The program and the challenges have continued to inspire me to stay in shape! What an adventure he is about to embark upon! Last weekend our son announced that this spring beginning in March he will hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. This year I was on my trip into the White Mountains as the Walking Challenge began and this too has been a lot of fun. I was much stronger on my 3 day Hut to Hut journey this year. This year I joined the Stair Climbing Challenge and by the end of the 8 weeks I was climbing over 100 flights a day. Both trips were major adventures a 30lb pack and all the mountains one would ever want to climb. Last year and this year I joined my son for three day hikes in the White Mountains going Hut to Hut in the Appalachian Mountain Club system. I never lifted weights before my Be Fit experience and it has made all the difference. I work out at least four times a week and I lift weights three times a week. In the year to follow I had to rearrange my life to include regular exercise and joined a health club in my area. With outstanding trainers and nutritionist, regular workouts and a changed attitude towards eating (I learned to eat and not diet! Revolutionary for me :) I lost 10 pounds. I completed the Be Fit program several years ago. In past years, we’ve found people with high blood sugar who didn’t know it until this test! Stop by to learn more about how you can reduce your risk for developing diabetes.īe aware of the common symptoms of Diabetes: Part of this event includes blood glucose finger sticks. Here at Mass General, we will be hosting a Diabetes Fair in the main corridor of the hospital on Thursday, November 12th from 9-4pm. Most likely this means that you or someone you know is being impacted by Diabetes in some fashion. It has been estimated that every 10 seconds 2 people develop Diabetes. This year’s theme is "Understand Diabetes and Take Control". You’re probably thinking, what is World Diabetes Day? November 14 has been set aside to help bring attention to the growing issue of Diabetes around the world. (Hopefully due to Be Fit, PORTION CONTROL was part of your plan). Just a few days ago we wrapped up the candy packed holiday of Halloween.
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