Pat: Shedding Meds Along With the Pounds, Getting Fit Means Better Hea...

Fat 2 Fit Pat Shedding Meds Along With the Pounds

This 59-year-old is one of the many success stories of AARP' s Fat 2 Fit Group Just as she lightened her weight she lessened her Rx bills

Seeing a trimmer profile in the mirror once you've lost surplus pounds is a wonderful goal, but so is saving money on medications. Fat 2 Fit participant wrote to share her inspirational progress in this department: I have lost 60 pounds since joining the Fat 2 Fit Challenge on April 13, 2009. I went to my doctor and am dropping two medications: blood pressure medication and one of my diabetic medications! Luckily, my progress has given me the additional willpower to go back to a more careful accounting of my calories. I used to swim 20 minutes daily, then 25, and now I am up to 30 minutes daily. I have added walking to my schedule. The dog loves it, and I can walk quite a ways—quickly and without all the pain in my back and knees. Swimming was an excellent way for me to take off pounds painlessly and then transition to walking. I am back on track, hoping to get rid of more medications and pounds. Thanks to you and AARP for this opportunity to share. I appreciate the challenges and the forums. In Pat71's case, she may find that she can cut expenses further by continuing to reduce the medications she needs to take. As Pat71 trims her body, her wallet gets fatter. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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