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A Healthy Realtor® Is...

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA 92593-B

...a happy Realtor®. This is my philosophy, these days. It's curious, I used to work out 6 days/wk 2 hours/day. I felt good and strong. Then, for some reason, I fell off the exercise wagon. I even let my diet go. Not good for someone with Type 2 Diabetes. I can find an endless supply of reasons and excuses for not exercising or eating poorly. 

I've felt poorly, my numbers are not good. The docs are not happy. I'm not happy. I think it can be easy to get overwhelmed by aging. My morning checklist: The 3 S's, teeth brushed, hair combed, what's left of it, (It's gone senile and has forgotten where to grow), teeth in, ears in, eyes on, fly up...LOL. Something had to be done!

She doesn't know it yet, but will if she reads this post, Barbara Todaro recently inspired me to get back to treating my healthy seriously. Barbara is an exercise & health proponent, and it shows, so much so that it inspired me to purchase a Total Gym Fit recently. I figured if I wouldn't get off my butt and go to the gym I would bring the gym to me...lol.

 

I hated every minute of training, but I said,

'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of

your life as a champion.' ~ Mohammed Ali

Now, I just received it so there are no amazing results to show you, BUT, to my surprise, 15-20 minutes a day on the Total Gym is quite the workout. More than I expected! I am also back to following the Zone Nutrition Program. 

 

 

I'm looking forward to putting the spring back in my step and the start endorphins flowing. Exercising and eating properly will aid in overall attitude and toss the sluggish feeling out the door. That will translate to a happier Realtor with energy and more enthusiasm AND that will translate to more business. AND, I'm hoping a reduction or elimination of diabetic medicine(s)

Look out Chuck Norris!!!

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Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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Topsfield, MA 01983

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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Myrl Jeffcoat 

When I was younger I used to swim. We've also thought of purchasing a couple of bicycles, YES, fitness can be hard work and fun at the same time

Mar 14, 2017 06:38 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Thank you, Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

The goal is to drop 25 pounds to 197 lbs and add lean muscle. You can't ride the donkey at the Grand Canyon if you are over 200 lbs...lol

Mar 14, 2017 06:41 AM
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Hi Doug - glad you're making a positive change with more endorphins and energy at the output end.  Looks like the machine you picked up should deliver great results!  John and Kat 

Mar 14, 2017 04:48 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

The more experienced we get the more we need to watch our diets and get moving.  I'm waiting for the snow off the fairways

Mar 14, 2017 06:03 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am proud of you. Those complex carbs work well with Type 2. The exercise is important but be smart about it. Don't through something out.

Mar 14, 2017 08:05 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I'm trying to remember that I am just south of 70 and not 30 anymore Debbie Reynolds ...lol

Mar 15, 2017 04:34 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hi Alexander- Slocum 

The Total Gym Fit is great! I love it

Mar 15, 2017 04:35 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I had a great workout yesterday removing snow from this blizzard Ed Silva 

Mar 15, 2017 04:36 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes! Taking care of our bodies is even more important as we get older. Good for you for refocusing on that important activity!

Mar 18, 2017 03:42 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I hadn't seen that picture before. Funny! I was starting to work out again...then got hit with work. It's interesting how life gets busy and takes up all our time.

Mar 18, 2017 04:25 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hi Kat Palmiotti 

Yes it is. Now I'm sidelined with a broken rib and back injury due to a fall during our last winter storm

Mar 18, 2017 12:33 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Ugh, that stinks. I hope you feel better soon!

Mar 18, 2017 12:47 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

It is amazing at how many things try to intrude on the things we want to do Nathan Gesner 

Mar 18, 2017 12:34 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Doug- glad Carol Williams included this in her Second Chance post.  Good for you for putting your health back up there with all of the good priorities.  One step or lift at a time and the next day add 5 more.  It will become a part of your routine. Larry is pre-diabetic so he's doing what he can to not go that route.  

Mar 19, 2017 06:40 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Kathy Streib 

I will heed that advice. Gradually build up to that point of maximum workout

Mar 20, 2017 06:27 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the inspiration Doug. I have fallen off the exercise wagon too, and barely have time for sleep.

Tonight I am spending my final night of the season volunteering at the local warming shelter, starting Saturday we will send them back out to the woods were they will camp out until fall. 

I will take advantage of the extra 20 hours a week to get back on my treadmill for an hour a day, and catch up on my sleep.

Mar 29, 2017 12:40 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Bob Crane 

Glad to hear you will be getting back into the swing of it.

Mar 29, 2017 05:28 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Not working 24/7 is a key factor here too, total gym and boundaries. To your health!

Apr 04, 2017 01:34 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, CRS 

I think I need therapy to learn how to say no...lol Your are correct, we need time for ourselves

Apr 04, 2017 04:59 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Great post Doug Dawes a wonderful reminder to us all.  And, a nice shout-out to Barbara Todaro - she is an inspiration!

Apr 04, 2017 09:31 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hi Lisa Von Domek 

Yes, Barbara Todaro is an inspiration and keeping our health is a top in importance.

Apr 04, 2017 09:35 AM