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white water rafting. your chances of immune defi-
ciency by 30 percent and as a
The journey has not been without some dif- cancer survivor, she did not
ficulties along the way. Both Patricia and want this. She used to love Dr.
Nona have husbands who at first were not Pepper, but when she recently
on board with their plans. Now, however, had it as a one-time treat, it
Patricia’s husband does meal plans and tasted horrible to her.
watches his portion sizes; he has lost 10
pounds. And Nona’s husband, who cooks Nona noted that a person just
each evening, has started using healthier has to start somewhere. “Bring
oils so that Nona can enjoy what he pre- a healthy lunch to work—
pares, and he joins her when she walks when you eat out, it’s more
their dog. calories,” she said. And Patricia
noted the importance of not
They both also love certain fattening foods, Patricia and Nona, enjoying their health skipping meals—bring oat-
journey together.
such as Mexican food, bread, and pizza. But meal or a shake for breakfast
as Patricia said, you can enjoy such things in a healthier so that you are not starving by lunchtime.
way by making your own version of them. Nona noted that
greasy food no longer agrees with them because they are The best part of their journey is having more energy at the
eating healthier. Patricia gave up soda because it makes end of the day. “Before, I was dragging,” Nona said. “Now,
you crave carbs; instead, now she drinks plain, cold water. my dog loves me for taking him for even more walks.”
Nona also gave up soda, after learning that it increases

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