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“Before I started, it would take me a grueling 20 minutes to walk home from work but now I can do it in 10 minutes and I'm not ready to die when I get home. Before, my glucose was 115 and it should be less than 100. Now, it's down to 99. My HDL was 26 and is now 30. My LDL was 93 and is now 80. I sleep better now too, Woohoo!” read more »
“I've gone down three pants sizes and lost 15 pounds! Each week I feel better and better about myself.” read more »
“Now wearing a seatbelt. Also doing a food journal. Weight loss and eating healthier too.” read more »
“Lost 15 pounds, took a vacation!” read more »
“I improved my cholesterol levels, A1c numbers both back to normal and lowered my blood pressure.” read more »
“The Challenge was my stepping stone. I now eat better and am working out more! Great start!” read more »
“As a result of the Challenges, exercise has become part of my life. I am now committed to exercising at least three times a week.” read more »
“Until a few years ago I was (too busy) to exercise. During Challenge III I walked 388 miles and went to 41 aerobic exercise classes! Ive never felt better.” read more »
“My labs (all of them) make me look like Im 20 years younger!” read more »
“The W@W Challenge makes me accountable for exercising and most days my husband walks with me which benefits him also.” read more »
“Big increase in HDL's.” read more »
“Since joining the Challenges, Ive been the most consistent Ive ever been with exercising. Ive had a drastic improvement in my lipids and have lost 12 percent body fat! Thank you NRHS for the Challenge!” read more »
“Some successes I have had in the challenge. I have lost 10 pounds. I drink 64 oz water daily, eat at least a snack for lunch, and continue to exercise at least 5 days weekly. It does help me stay motivated. Thanks.” read more »
“The challenge kept me on an exercise schedule of at least 3 times a week. After that I wanted to do more.” read more »
“It was great seeing my lab work improve after each challenge!” read more »
“The brown bags on-line provided with great tips on so many subjects!” read more »