He’s Healthier Than Before!

22 He’s Healthier Than Before! Our neighbour, Mr. Jones, used to weigh over one hundred kilograms. His doctor told him to lose some weight. “ You are not healthy. Your blood pressure is high, " said his doctor. Mr. Jones worked as a security guard. He sat for many hours in a day. It wasn't a surprise to see him overweight. After getting this bad news, Mr. Jones was frightened. He really needed to lose weight. First, he tried to eat less, but soon after, he felt hungry again. He could not stand the hunger and he had to grab some snacks. He ended up eating more, not less. Then he went to the drugstore to look for a solution. He was suggested to take diet pills. Soon, he changed his mind because they were too expensive and he knew that they could not be good for his health. After three months of trying really hard, he still weighed a little over one hundred kilograms. He was very unhappy. Then one day, after listening to a radio program, he had an idea that might solve his problem.

At the supper table, he announced to the whole family that he was going to walk to work, beginning the next day. He would walk about eight kilometres every day. Everyone, including his children, listened to him in surprise. But Mr. Jones was very firm. “ Every day, I'll walk one hour in the morning, and another hour in the evening, " he said. “ I will change the way I live. " The whole family got excited about his new plan. They all wanted to support him. The next morning, after having a good breakfast prepared by his wife, he left home for work one hour earlier than usual. It did not happen right away. But slowly, Mr. Jones lost some weight. At the end of one month, he lost three kilograms, which was a big reward and encouragement to him. Everyone in his family was encouraged by the result. After one year, he lost about 35 kilograms. He felt a lot better. He began to feel healthy again.