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Lose Weight, Save Money

February 8, 2010 Art Zemon

I have dropped 24 pounds since last May, which makes me smile. Now, in addition to simply being smaller, I have two more reasons to smile. First, my last blood test for cholesterol levels came back with greatly improved numbers across the board. This means that I will likely be around longer to sponge off my kids (are you listening, guys?). Second, because of the lower cholesterol levels in my bloodstream, my doctor agreed that I could drop one of the two meds that I have been taking. Dropping the Zetia will save me $75 per month, an unexpected and wonderful surprise. I had heard and read that losing weight would have collateral health benefits. Now I have first hand proof.

My friend Jimbo sent me the following exercise program. I’m well along with it and, so far, it has been pretty do-able, even for a greybeard like me.

This seems a little daunting to start with but if you apply yourself you may find that it’s not as difficult as you think.

EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE OVER 50

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side.

With a 5-Lbs potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax.

Each day you’ll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.

After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-Lbs potato sacks.

Then try 25-Lbs potato sacks and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 50-Lbs potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I’m at this level.)

After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each sack.

Remember, nothing is more valuable than your health. Get the best quality potato sacks that you can!

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  1. edgreenberg says

    February 9, 2010 at 10:08 am

    I sent the potato sack program off to various people who bug me to get healthier. Very good.

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