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Do you care about your health?

I didn't for a good part of my life. I was 58, obese (246lbs) with type 2 diabetes and ate whatever I wanted most of the time. I was in denial. I was lazy. I didn't want to make the effort to do anything.
This past September my outlook changed for a variety of reasons. I began to change the way I ate by making efforts to eat less and eat healthy. I began to walk everyday, and have incorporated other types of exercises in my life.

I am now at 177 pounds. My diabetes is regulated much better. I don't want to go back to how I used to live.

If you are considering making a lifestyle change to get healthy, do it! And yes you can do it if you put your mind to it.
CestManan · 46-50, F
Somewhat. Honestly though I am not going to deprive or torture myself over a future that may or may not come.

Too often in life we try to do the right things but then things go to hell anyways.
Work so hard in exchange for so little.
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@CestManan I understand what you are saying. We all make those choices. I made too many bad choices for too long.
@CestManan Great comment 😊
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
I could put my mind to it. But I don't want to be 90 years old and dependant on someone else to wipe my butt. Besides, China, Putin, Covid, the Asteroid, The Labour Party or an angry mob is going to do me in long before I need to worry about diabetes.
Spica · 31-35, F
I do but honestly at this point of my life it's because I care most about my appearance.
Spica · 31-35, F
I hope so. Sometimes I feel it's a bit superficial but can't help the way I think😅

@OverTheHill
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@Spica It isn't superficial. But even our good looks fade over time.
@Spica
You're beautiful.. don't worry 😉
Randie · 61-69, T
I have advanced arterial disease. Had bypass surgery on the right side of my heart 12 years ago. They did an angioplasty on the left side a few weeks ago. The diseased arteries on that side are to far gone and bypass on that side is not an option. She changed up my meds and told me she would keep me alive as long as possible. Could be next week, could be 10-15 years. I'm just trying to hang in there for my wife, kids and grandchildren as long as I can. Otherwise I could go tomorrow, I have made peace with it.
SW-User
I care about my health and I have a healthy lifestyle.
Glad to know you took charge of your health.
LadyJ · F
I've started to
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@LadyJ Good job!
I've always been exceptionally healthy.
I never get sick.. and I'm in really good shape for my age.. I just don't give it a lot of thought.
GuineaPig1 · 36-40, F
Yes, I want to quit smoking.

Congrats on losing some weight and getting in a healthy way of living!!
Fluffybull · F
In general, yes, but I certainly don't want to live to be 90 😰
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@Fluffybull Good job!
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
I am sure u feel a lot better now
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@smileylovesgaming In some ways, yes.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
@OverTheHill I would think your feet and back is better
I do ,I'm glad you're better
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@PepsiColaP Good for you!
Viper · M
I didn't for the longest time, but I'm starting to need to
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
@Viper Good job Viper! You will not regret it.

 
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