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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.
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)
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Sep 26 | Vernita said …
Either way, Kara, you remain an amazing young woman, devoted wife, energetic mother, loving daughter, caring sister, fun family member, and great friend.
~Vernita
Sep 26 | Melanie said …
Kara, I would go ahead and walk! That's what I'm doing this coming Saturday. I don't care about coming in last - because at least I'm getting up the gumption to do it! I guess I'm not as competitive as you are ... I'm just competing with myself. You'll figure it out :D
~Melanie
Sep 27 | MLK said …
I agree with Melanie. I think you should walk it.
As a fellow "PAR" member, you know I hate running as much as you do, and totally sympathize on the treadmill vs. trail thing. I think it is MUCH harder to run outside. Plus, at least for me, when I'm not on the treadmill, I don't have the three F's - the fan, the feedback, and the food network!
Seriously, though, I think that if you just do the walk it will do a lot for your sense of accomplishment. It will also give you a good perspective on exactly how long that distance feels in "real life" instead at the Y. And just think, if you still hate it and feel like it was miserable, at least you know that you did it and you never have to do it again!
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