Stories of Success

I am continuing to try and slow my life down so that I have time to think and gain a clearer picture of what I THINK I need and what is really important. I am so grateful for this program.”

“I think Janet did an awesome job of giving us lots of avenues for increasing our exercise. Also, she really emphasized the fact that there isn’t just one ‘right’ way to fold exercise into our daily routines. Every set of steps we climb during the course of a day keeps us moving….and it counts. I liked that idea. It helps me know that I don’t have to schedule in another appointment called ‘exercise’ into my calendar….that I can help my body just by walking and climbing stairs instead of driving and taking the elevator.”

“OOOHHH where do I begin? I meditate daily. I have a weekly Reiki session. I breathe. I practice gazing at the sky, feeling my cat’s purr, sinking into my comfy bed, watching the changing shapes in the woods out back, walking more slowly and looking more intently. I try to breathe in peace whenever I can.”

Have used ‘mindfulness’ more in dealing with myself and others. Have revised my diet in several ways – was already focused on diet before this program, but learned a lot from Megan’s classes. Have stepped up my exercise – more rounded out – weight bearing, aerobic, strengthening and stretching. Feel connected with people in this program.  I continue to make changes in my environment, ventilating the house daily as suggested, changed out cookware and got rid of most plastics and toxic cleaning agents. Passed along information learned to several friends/relatives.”

“This topic and presentation was awesome. Disturbingly so, but I wouldn’t water down any of the information. Wow. I learned so much (once I got over the Holy Crap-ness of the facts presented) and I find I am sharing all the info with my friends….and anyone who will stand still long enough to listen to me. I now look at my environment with completely changed vision….”

“I’ve cleaned out my home of almost all my cleaning products, personal care products, aluminum and plastic cook/bake ware. I now shop at our Food Co-op (as a member) and local farmers markets. When I do go into a traditional grocery store I read the ingredients on all the labels. I meditate daily. I eat carefully now and slowly. I avoid watching the so-called news. I move away from people who are negative and are ‘all about them’. I take time every day to practice gratitude for the bounty and beauty in my life.

“Doing tube exercise when I can’t get out to walk. Learned about this in class. Got a new bike. Have ridden quite a bit and look forward to spring rides.

I do a much better job in handling stress. I recognize how bad it is for my health and do my best to reduce it. This was one of my major concerns when I started the program. I have even walked out of a meeting when it started to become contentious.”

Having a room full of peers made all the difference in trying to adopt the Anticancer principles.  When you combine it all together – the information, the encouragement, the friendship – it just makes a cocktail that you can kind of sink your teeth into.”

“I have continued to try to improve my diet. I eat very little red meat (hardly any, really) which is a big change. I read labels much more. I refer to the EWG.org site regularly before buying products (and have told friends about it). I’ve stepped up my exercise routine. I do exercise daily and continue to wear my pedometer and track my exercise and steps every day. I have also kept Bill’s Wheel of Life in mind. I have spent much more time meditating and developing the spiritual part of me. I feel things are much more balanced.”

“I used to treat myself to a Twinkie and a Ho-Ho every night before bed.  Now that I understand the relationship between fat, sugar and cancer, I’ve stopped doing that and lost eight pounds.”