's MOTD Wed Nov 8, 2006

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Wednesday

November 08, 2006

JUST KEEP GOING

was a health inspector, and her job was to go to fast food eateries to

make sure these places are sanitary and are following all the health rules.

went in the back to look in the large refrigerator, but during her

inspection, the door closed and hit the back of her foot. The pain was so

excruciating, she could hardly move. She went to the doctors, because the

pain grew worse every day. was diagnosed with a disorder known as RSD,

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.

She began taking several pain medications and became bedridden. had to

lie in bed hardly moving for 5-7 days at a time, and during that period of

time, put on 100 pounds. One day she said, " Enough is enough! I can`t

lie here and have no life. " Her doctor was very worried about the weight she

gained and told her she had to lose it. With RSD, the theory is that the

less you weigh, the less pain you will have.

remembered using the Deal-a-Meal cards years ago, and she remembered a

lot about portions and the food groups. Her doctor gave her a copy of the

diabetic food exchange plan, and she thought, " WOW! This is just like

Deal-a-Meal! "

As she began losing weight, she began to have less pain. She would push

herself a little more, telling herself she was gonna make it. She had a copy

of my " Sit Tight " workout and started doing a few minutes every day. From

there, she got herself a quad cane for balance, so she could just begin

walking a little. also began getting in the pool and taking water

arthritis classes and loving them!

I got to speak with , and oh, what a fantastic lady she is.

started in a bed, hardly moving at 220 pounds, and is now down to 136

pounds! Applause, please! tells me her doctor is amazed at her

strength. told me she is always going to have this disorder. She is

always going to have pain in her life, but something inside her says, " Just

keep going! " And that`s exactly what she`s doing!

, thank you for sharing your story with us. You have taught all of us

something about true willpower!

Love,