A Share Your Story item from Sharon points to a successful approach to staying in shape and maintaining a healthy weight:

"I walked faithfully five to seven days per week for two to four miles each time, but did not have the weight control I have now until I added weight training at the YMCA three times per week (30 minutes on the 18 Nautilus machines). Also, choosing foods with low glycemic impact in mind has helped. I have now KEPT the 30 pounds off I lost in 2005 when I added the weight training to the aerobics.

"About eight to 10 hours per week of exercise is not drudgery at all. I belong to the Uwharrie Running Club now and am meeting the nicest people and enjoying running nearly every day. Even in this unusually hot weather, the early morning runs are very doable and exhilarating!"

Shared on June 9, 2008 Share your story