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Here are a few words from Elayne about her personal wellness plan...I am honored that I have been chosen as the recipient of the Fittest Employee of the Month. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †I never tried to maintain a healthy lifestyle until the doctor informed me that my cholesterol level and blood pressure were very high. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †He told me that I needed lose weight. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †For several months, I ignored the doctor?s warning and continued to enjoy all the foods I loved?especially sweets. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †During the next doctor?s visit, he informed me that my triglyceride levels were very high. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †He said if I did not get my cholesterol level under control, it could lead to future health problems. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †The doctor placed me on medicine to control my triglyceride levels. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †He warned me again to lose weight and to stop eating sweets. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †For those of you who know me, you know my hobby is to eat and most of all sweets. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †I decided that my health was more important than all the sweets in the world. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †I completely stopped eating sweets for a month. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †At first it was very hard, but as the days passed, it got easier. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †In order to get my weight under control, I had to find ways to cut calories while continuing to eat the foods I enjoy. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †Through this process, I have learned that one of the key ways to lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight is through portion control. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †I am now walking and eating healthy. 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †I am no longer on triglyceride or cholesterol medicine!

So many people say ?I will start Monday? or ?I will start in January? but why not start now? 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †We are not promised tomorrow, so make today the first day of the rest of your life, and make it a healthy one! 91��Ƭ † 91��Ƭ †Since I have my weight under control, I feel so much better and most importantly no longer craving sweets.