Verlinda reminds us about Blue Points, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina incentive program for physical activity:

"I starting working at First Citizens Bank in Raleigh in 2004. Shortly after that I was told about BCBSNC 'Blue Points,' and I was truly amazed and surprised to find that BCBSNC was such an advocate and supporter of exercise and fitness."

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Our latest Share Your Story item is from Varsha:

"In my mid 30s, I got diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes and so have to monitor my blood glucose many times a day. It is on the days that I have exercised that I feel better in myself, because my blood glucose behaves better. I always enjoyed walking as part of my exercise routine, but now I value it even more."

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Shawn, who lives in Asheville, lets us know how much his whole family enjoys getting physical activity:

"My wife and I joined the YMCA in December of 2007, and as much as we enjoy going three to four days a week to our local YMCA, my 4-year old daughter loves the Y more then we do. I’m not sure what keeps us coming back, to lose weight, get in shape, or because our 4-year-old demands it."

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Jon is letting the Million Step March team know how he first learned the value of staying in shape:

"Physical fitness first had its impact on me when I was in the Marines. My first real world operation proved that physical fitness could mean the difference in life and death.

"I have slacked from time to time, however, started back up again with the same intensity - and as no surprise, I feel stronger, more confident. My immune system is back to peak preformance, and I just know that what I do know lays the groundwork for my future health and well being."

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