Hi Choose to Move-rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr’s (that’s me, revving my physical activity engine),
Marie Osmond here. Okay, I have to admit, with the temperatures racing to 100 degrees by noon, taking the long bike ride with my kids is kind of tough. Especially since, here in Utah, the heat is dry. We would need a water tanker truck to go with us to be sure we don’t get dehydrated. And, I’d have to buy stock in sun block with eight kids.
So, I’ll be choosing to move in the air-conditioned malls for a week or so. Check out the malls in your part of the country for the same option. If you can make it there by nine a.m. you can usually walk for a couple miles before the stores open at 10. A friend of mine goes daily with her husband. As they walk, she window shops and then drops REALLY strong hints to her husband about future gifts he can get her. See? There really are ways to be creative about physical activity. But then, we chicks have always known how to multi-task, haven’t we?
My biggest challenge during the summer is ice cream. LOVE IT! Here’s what I’m trying to do to make sure my five daily servings of fruit aren’t packed in frozen milk fats and sugar!
I’ll buy cantaloupe, honeydew melon or watermelon and cut it all up at one time and store it in plastic containers in the fridge. That way, when my taste buds scream: “Something cold and sweet! Step on it,” I can grab a cube of melon instead of a pint of fat and calories! Because, when it comes to “stepping on it,” I don’t want to fear my bathroom scale.
If you love ice cream, too, and have come up with ways to “curb the urge to indulge,” share them here on the message board, okay? Come on! I’m not the ONLY one who believes chocolate chip mint ice cream should be pronounced national treasures, am I?
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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)
