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Small Changes That I Have Made

Anonymous032819 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:36:22 GMT

I have all but given up coffee.

I may have one cup every 2 - 3 weeks.

Soda.

I use to be a big soda drinker, but now, I might have one can a day, and some days, I have zero cans of soda.

I have a co-worker who is addicted to regular Pepsi, and another co-worker who is addicted to diet Pepsi. She will go through a six-pack a day.

The one who drinks regular Pepsi, also chews tobacco (ew!) and is addicted to gambling (slots). He hasn't seen a dentist in years.

I don't want to be like them, so I changed my habits, (not that I ever chewed tabaccy!)

I'm slowly reducing carbs (I don't eat pasta as often as I use to), but I still like my sandwiches.

As they say, baby steps.

What changes (big or small) have you made in your life?

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godi — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:20:45 GMT

I got rid of some negative people in my life. What a relief. Good for you watching your eating. It is such a battle for some. I battle it everyday. I would love to face dive in a cake on a daily basis. 🤣🤣 Keep going it is one day at a time.

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:21:37 GMT

Gave up soda and smoking at the same time back in Nov. 1997. Decided to do the pain all at once. Right before gave up drinking five cups of coffee a day to only one and now down to about a half a cup. Still miss smoking and if they found a way to do without dying I would knock everyone down out of my way to get to the store!! Good luck it only hurts for awhile.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:21:39 GMT

Nothing, my motto is,"everything in moderation".

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DrakesMomma — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:24:53 GMT

I'm giving up soda at home. Only having it when we go out to eat.

I've also given up my toxic siblings. I feel lighter.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:43:05 GMT

I quit smoking after nearly 40 years of it. It's been almost 10 years and I didn't even have a relapse. Shortly after that I quit drinking booze and some other bad substances that almost killed me. When I came that close to death, there were several other big changes I made after that. It changes you for sure.

Oh and after I quit all that bad stuff, I rewarded myself with a new car and a face lift.

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Allegheny — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:39:30 GMT

This is long ago. But when I retired my coffee consumption went down by 90%. Also I eat way more salad and fresh vegetables then I ever have. I still eat sweets, but only out of habit, not because I desire them. Before I married DH there was never any candy or cookies in the house.

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FrostyBabe1 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:46:26 GMT

I joined a "no sugar" challenge group that my trainer set up in January. It was supposed to be only for the month of January, and while I've had a few deviations from the path, I've pretty much stuck to it on my own. The deal is no added sweetners of any kind. None. It's amazing how much better I feel without that in my body.

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hckynut — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:47:29 GMT

@Anonymous032819

I haven't changed any in a very long time. With my history I now fall into(physically and mentally) the "if it ain't broke?" leave it be category.

hckynut

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:49:20 GMT

I improved my dental hygiene. I used to sometimes skip brushing at night (ew), and I would do flossing in the morning (sometimes skipping) because at night I was too lazy. Now I sonic brush day and night religiously and floss every night. And my dental hygienist barely needs to do anything to me. They say dental health is linked to cardiac health. So hopefully I won't die of a heart attack now! I also improved my diet and started taking various supplements to improve my health and appearance. Got my blood pressure under control and lost about 15lbs. I'm feeling so much better, but still more work to do.

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Anonymous032819 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:53:43 GMT

@godi wrote:
I got rid of some negative people in my life. What a relief. Good for you watching your eating. It is such a battle for some. I battle it everyday. I would love to face dive in a cake on a daily basis. 🤣🤣 Keep going it is one day at a time.

@godi

Funny you should mention cake. Last night I had a dream that I was eating cake!

At least that cake was calorie free! *lol*

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Anonymous032819 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:55:58 GMT

You know what's hard though, is when someone brings in pizza or doughnuts for the office.

It can be sooooo hard to resist not joining in!

But last Friday, a co-worker brought in a couple dozen doughnuts for the office, and I didn't take one!

Yea, me!

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:16:04 GMT

@FrostyBabe1 wrote:
I joined a "no sugar" challenge group that my trainer set up in January. It was supposed to be only for the month of January, and while I've had a few deviations from the path, I've pretty much stuck to it on my own. The deal is no added sweetners of any kind. None. It's amazing how much better I feel without that in my body.

OMG the whole month and continue on in some way even now? I did that back about five years ago for 10 days right before Christmas so I could be guilt free for a change. I did drop a few pounds going into the holiday week but no way never again. I exercise daily for some sugar each night. You are a strong woman @FrostyBabe1

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2blonde — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:28:32 GMT

@Grouchomarx May I ask how you were able to lower your blood pressure (presumably without meds)? I've doubled up on my garlic and potassium, but my BP monitor might be unreliable, so I won't know for sure until I see the doc in early June for my checkup. I sometimes get the white coat syndrome when I'm there, so it's still hard to tell. I used to always have low pressure, but that started changing as I passed 65.

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:31:22 GMT

@2blonde wrote:
@Grouchomarx May I ask how you were able to lower your blood pressure (presumably without meds)? I've doubled up on my garlic and potassium, but my BP monitor might be unreliable, so I won't know for sure until I see the doc in early June for my checkup. I sometimes get the white coat syndrome when I'm there, so it's still hard to tell. I used to always have low pressure, but that started changing as I passed 65.

I started taking beet root capsules twice daily. I also have an occasional beet powder drink, not every day though. Beets are known to help with BP. From what I've heard it's for people with moderately high BP, not crazy through the roof BP. For example mine was hovering around 140/92 or so. It is now routinely about 120/78 or so. I take it a few times a week. I have crazy white coat syndrome so I have to self monitor to get an accurate reading.

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Anonymous032819 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:48:57 GMT

@Grouchomarx wrote:
@2blonde wrote:
@Grouchomarx May I ask how you were able to lower your blood pressure (presumably without meds)? I've doubled up on my garlic and potassium, but my BP monitor might be unreliable, so I won't know for sure until I see the doc in early June for my checkup. I sometimes get the white coat syndrome when I'm there, so it's still hard to tell. I used to always have low pressure, but that started changing as I passed 65.
I started taking beet root capsules twice daily. I also have an occasional beet powder drink, not every day though. Beets are known to help with BP. From what I've heard it's for people with moderately high BP, not crazy through the roof BP. For example mine was hovering around 140/92 or so. It is now routinely about 120/78 or so. I take it a few times a week. I have crazy white coat syndrome so I have to self monitor to get an accurate reading.

@Grouchomarx

What brand do you use, may I ask?

I went to see if Andrew Lessman has any beet root products, and he doesn't, which surprises me.

Maybe he'll come out with something someday.

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:54:19 GMT

@Anonymous03281

What brand do you use, may I ask?

I went to see if Andrew Lessman has any beet root products, and he doesn't, which surprises me.

Maybe he'll come out with something someday.

The brand is Nusa Pure, I got it from Amazon. Beet root 605mg, 200 caps. Once in the am, once in the pm. I was also using one from CVS, it was called Radiance Platinum fermented beet root capsules, they were actually what I started on. My store ran out so I switched but I may switch back. Consult Beaute (Evine) makes Primo Beets for making the drink. It's very pricey though.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:33:15 GMT

I am just the opposite when it comes to coffee. I've been a daily plain/no sugar coffee drinker for ages.

But I find myself drinking even more coffee and at a stronger brew than ever before, although never after noon or so.

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QueenDanceALot — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 22:08:23 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
I am just the opposite when it comes to coffee. I've been a daily plain/no sugar coffee drinker for ages.

But I find myself drinking even more coffee and at a stronger brew than ever before, although never after noon or so.

@suzyQ3

Me too!

Really good dark roast from a local coffee roaster, black, several cups over the morning (I start about 4:30 a.m), but none after noon.

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tansy — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:12:19 GMT

I wish I could make myself drink coffee since it has several benefits.

I have stopped snacking...if you don’t count the five macadamia nuts I just ate 😏