About the Program
Choose To Move is a great way to help you improve your heart health, by showing you how physical activity can fit into your busy life. Each week for 12 weeks, you'll be guided through a simple exercise routine you can follow at your own pace. Plus, you'll get additional advice and encouragement from our seven volunteers, as they discuss their struggles and success in weekly blog entries. Then post your comments, chat amongst yourselves and keep moving toward your personal goal!
Why it's important for me to "Go Red"
I'm glad we have a national wear red day every year, but it's important for me to "go red" every day because ...
Posted by Melanie on February 9, 2009 6:28 PM Permalink | Comments (1)
Never Say Never
I can't believe I am doing this. Well trying would be closer to the truth. Anyone who has read my first blogs would know that exercise has never been something I really enjoyed. When starting with the Choose To Move program I pledged to do 30 min of activity ie. exercise 4-6 days per week but said running would never be on my agenda. I have a history of knee surgery on both knees with the injuries basically caused from to much weight on these poor old knees. The knees have long been fixed and I have been working at various exercises to keep my pledge. I would start a new machine and work up to a certain level and look for something a little harder, of course the working up part would take months. Before Christmas I was walking on the treadmill and increasing my walking speed and began thinking "could I?, should I dare?---Run?? I have always said I would never run, didn't want to take the chance that I would injure my knees, but they have been in good shape for a long timet sssoooo, maybe. I googled "beginning running" and I liked the article I found at runnersworld.com. The article " 8-week beginning runners training program" caught my eye. However what they say can be done in 8 weeks will take me 8 months but I don't care, I figure I will be exercising and if I make it to the end of the course I will be running and that will be great. I am also planning to run with the girls at school. One of the teachers started a Girls on the Run program for the girl students and I am going to follow the program with them. I can use all the encouragement I can get and maybe I will be a runner in less than 8 months. Anyway for those of you out there considering a certaing activity I would say don't close your mind to any possibility, take it at your own speed. If it works great, if not give something else a try but whatever you do, do Choose To Move because that is the key to it all.
Posted by Kathleen on January 15, 2009 10:59 AM Permalink | Comments (2)
Demery*Farley*Syas*Taylor Family Reunion Health & Wellness Fair
L to R: Cousin Marilyn, Coordinator, DFST Health & Wellness Fair; Cousin James Chairperson, DFST Family Reunion; and me, Asst. Coordinator, DFST Health & Wellness Fair.
Choose To Mover Kathleen volunteered at the American Heart Association Booth. Kathleen shared information on the Choose To Move Program, Power To End Stroke, Go Red For Women, and Advocacy Plus-You're The Cure.
The Demery-Farley-Syas-Taylor (DFST) Family Reunion Health & Wellness Fair was held in Houston, Texas, at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel on Thursday, July 17, 2008, 10am-4pm. Los Angeles DFST Cousins will host the next reunion in 2010.
The following screenings were available at the DFST Health & Wellness Fair:
* Blood Pressure
* Body Mass Index (BMI)
* Blood Glucose/Blood Sugar
* Blood Cholesterol
* Vision
* Foot
Approximately 1 out of every 3 health & wellness fair participants received ALL of the screenings offered at the DFST Health & Wellness Fair.
DFST Health & Wellness Fair Sponsors and Volunteers were:
LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.–AALC Group
American Heart Association
John B. Coleman Health Sciences College – Nursing Program
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Louisiana Public Health Institute – Steps Program
CVS Pharmacy – Pharmacy Intern Program
Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Society
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products
Prairie View A&M – Nursing Program
American Diabetes Association
Prevent Blindness of America
United Supermarkets.
Posted by Vernita on July 26, 2008 11:54 AM Permalink | Comments (9)
Go Red for Women Link
Here is a bit more of my story-
http://www.community.goredtv.org/recent-posts/default.asp?item=2175474&rttpagenum=1
Posted by Kara on April 16, 2008 9:02 PM in Kara | Permalink | Comments (0)
new year, new you
It's another new year. I know it's a new year because every commercial break reminds me to go to the gym, start a new diet, keep resolutions and be a “new me in the new year”. I’ve been a new me for a while now, thank you very much. There will always be diets and gyms. The hardest (and simplest) thing to remember is that I don’t need either one to keep being the new me but it sure helps if I want to keep it up. Well, I don’t mean the fad diets as much as I mean the gym.
HERE I AM: EATING IN MODERATION! NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER WITH MY FRIEND EDNA AND MY BOYFRIEND SERGIO.
Posted by Zulema on January 15, 2008 9:14 PM Permalink | Comments (1)
I found my bike too!!.....it was in my garage……just waiting for me to ask it to join in some fun.
Posted by Ruann on October 8, 2007 11:04 AM Permalink | Comments (3)
The Sky's the Limit!
Here's to a wonderful 12 weeks of learning (even by my own mistakes). I have enjoyed this time. I did not aim too high to maintain consistency. I also did not want the stress and guilt of not reaching a high goal to cause depression. But you know, I have really surprised...ok...SHOCKED myself at how much I have done. I have learned a valuable lesson that if "its" not in the house...you won't eat it. Whatever your "it" is, I've learned that healthy alternatives are key. My goal in the beginning of the twelve weeks were to simply be able to button my pants and I'am proud to announce.........I CAN! 
Love you guys! You are the best! Thankyou AHA for everything! And thanks for all the CYBER CHEER!
PS. I think I might stick around for awhile! :-)
Posted by Lisa on May 25, 2007 1:22 PM Permalink | Comments (2)
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Choose To Move: A Community, A Way of Life
At the end of any journey, it’s always nice to reflect on the experience and enjoy the exhilaration that comes with accomplishment. During the past 12 weeks, seven real women have opened their hearts and minds to women across the country. They’ve revealed struggles, shared empowering messages, offered valuable tips and served as genuine advocates for this program.
During the Choose To Move challenge, these women not only engaged in physical activity, they discovered a community of women who share a common goal – increase physical activity in order to develop a healthier lifestyle. Their success is a direct result of determination, commitment and the support they received from those in the Choose To Move community.
From a mom with three kids to a full-time college student to women in the workplace, our real women take on many important roles. And as women juggling multiple responsibilities, we want to be the best we can be - a common thread among women in America. However, in order to be the best for our families, we must do what’s best for ourselves. Our seven real women did exactly that! Each woman, in her own way, learned how to make time for physical activity and develop better eating habits!
For Ruann, Kara, Lisa, Melanie, Vernita, Kathleen and Zulema, the 12-week challenge has come to an end. However, the ultimate reality is that their life-long journey to maintain a healthy lifestyle has only begun. No matter where you are in this journey, I encourage you to rely on women in the Choose To Move community, as well as those around you. Take advantage of the Choose To Move program and turn this challenge into a way of life.
Posted by Dr. Mieres on June 6, 2007 5:13 PM Permalink | Comments (7)
Recent Comments
Dear Dr. Mieres:
About the only time I can find to walk is during my lunch break. Is it better to eat prior to or following a vigerous walk?
Thank you,
Ruth
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)