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.
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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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Jan 27 | kara said …
Hi Kath!
I need to start running again. I had broken my pinkie toe and used it as an excuse for some time, it is WAY healed and it is time to run (even if it is just a little). I will think of you! Good luck! - Kara
Jan 28 | kathleen said …
Hi Kara, Have you been having that really cold weather I keep hearing about? If so, I would use any excuse to keep from running. However a broken pinkie toe is a legitimate excuse, broken bones of any size are painful. My running is very slow, I hesitate to call it running but it is faster than I could walk so I guess its running, well maybe a trot, ha ha. Nice to hear from you, keep the moving going.
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