Can Do People!
Walt and I return to our Alma Mater Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute when we attended there) for Walt’s 35 Reunion.
Walt and I met in college. We didn’t date during that time, but we knew each other (actually Walt was in my former spouse’s fraternity). When we got together in our 30’s, we often were glad of all the mutual friends and history we shared from college days. Recently, we returned to our university for Walt’s 35th (I can’t even believe I writing that number) college reunion. We hung out with old friends, posed in front of the bell tower, and visited our old dorm rooms.
What I always admired about Walt from college and when we got back together was his “Can Do” attitude. He was always the one who made the winning point in the championship game, the single dad who raised two boys, the 42 year old who still dunked the ball, and the retiree who got calls almost every week from old work colleagues trying to convince him to return to work.
When Can Do People have a setback
Walt recently retired. Shortly thereafter, he had surgery on his meniscus. A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. Walt thinks he might have torn his meniscus playing basketball in a church league (at 56 years of age mind you!).
Walt is the best patient after his surgery! He does everything the doctor told him to do. He is building up his workouts slowly, and now 3 months after the surgery he is back at the gym lifting weights and playing basketball. He does the proper stretching to strengthen his quadriceps. Every day he drinks an Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake to give him increased nutrition, strength and energy to continue doing the things he loves.
Walt is back on the court with the help of Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake.
Can Do People face their setbacks head on
When Can Do People face a setback they:
- Understand the role nutrition plays in turning “I can’t” into “I can,” or “I used to” into “I am back to”
- Regain their strength and energy after a health setback with the help of nutritional products like Ensure
- Challenge the perception of who an Ensure user is – it’s not just older sick people—it’s people who are checking the things off their “Can Do List” every day and living active, full lives
- Do not let a health setback define them
Walt at Life Remodel, a volunteer program where 17000 work to revitalize downtown Detroit. Walt is tackling a sidewalk clearing project. His knee held up great.
Why Ensure for Can Do People?
Did you know that Ensure is #1 doctor-recommended brand among doctors who recommend liquid nutritional products to their patients? Also, Ensure nutrition drinks are scientifically-formulated with nutrients, essential vitamins and minerals to fill any nutrition gaps, giving adults the strength and energy needed.
Ensure Original Nutritional shake has 9 grams of protein, coupled with 26 essential vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants. It also has 25% of the daily value of B vitamins to support brain health. Flavors include Milk Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Dark Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Coffee Latte. Walt loves the Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shake which has 16 grams of protein to support his muscles and 23 essential vitamins and minerals.
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Sarah says
Ensure is great for people of all ages! I love it as a quick breakfast or a afternoon snack.
Reesa says
It’s so easy to let ourselves stay down after issues and setbacks. This is very motivating and inspiring.
Claudia Krusch says
This is a great giveaway. I need to pick up some Ensure High Protein Nutrition Shakes. I have some dental surgery coming up and this will be a great way to be sure I am getting some nutrition.
Kathy says
I have heard a lot of great things about this product. It’s great to hear your story here too. I know that this product has many benefits.
Pam says
My daughter used to drink Ensure a lot. It has a lot of nutrition to it!
Connie says
Nutrition is always so important. Ensure is a great thing to keep around for those times when you just need an extra boost. Great give away!
Sadie says
Walt looks like a great athlete! It’s so important to listen to your body. Love the pics!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I love how active Walt is. He has such a Can Do attitude. Even when he was in the hospital.
Shauna says
Sounds like he is recovering nicely! I’m sure it helps that he was quite active before the surgery.
Victoria says
What a fantastic giveaway! Great tips and advice! Glad to hear he is back on his feet and feeling better!
krystal says
I will have to look into Ensure. It can be tough getting older and having health set backs.
Shaiha says
I think that both you and Walt live a ‘Can Do’ life! And you are so lucky that he is a good patient.
Elisse says
Much love, and our very best healthy wishes, prayers, and “good karma” to your hubs!
John Smith says
I like the cool photograph of people working to make landscaping beautiful! Thanks for the post!
Brenda Kight says
I have always heard people talk about this drink but I didn’t realize how healthy it is. I’m going to pick some up and give it a try.
Rosanne says
Good for him! He sounds a lot like my husband
Vera Sweeney says
This is such a great giveaway! Thanks so much for the heads up on this. WOOT!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love Ensure. I try to get as much protein into my diet as I can, and Ensure helps me do that.
Jeanette says
I love stories like this! Its nice to when you know your hubby for a long time before you get married. Sounds like he is back on his feet again after that surgery and I am so glad to hear that! I can’t believe that I have been put of college for almost the same amount of time as you! Where did the time go?
Jenna Wood says
My father just had major surgery and Ensure has been crucial to helping him stay properly fueled during recovery. Meds and pain can really slow a person down and make them feel like they aren’t themselves. We really had to talk him into eating anything for the first few days and he will definitely be supplementing with Ensure over the next several months as he gets back to his normal active self.
Shelley Zurek says
I hope he is better soon Jenna! SHelley