What an amazing time of year! What a great time for women everywhere to take advantage of the “Choose To Move” Challenge. When it comes to warm sunshine and longer days, a few fun, energizing thoughts come to mind – picnics in the parks and exercising outside.
This time of year offers many opportunities to enhance your “Choose To Move” lifestyle. Take, for example, your nearby park. A trip to the park on a beautiful afternoon allows you to exercise outside, and also pack a heart-healthy lunch rather than relying on your usual fast-food meal.
In addition to outdoor exercise and a basket packed with heart healthy foods, there’s a lot we can embrace during a simple picnic in the park. From the green grass to blooming flowers, colors are vibrant and evidence of life is everywhere. Just like these beautiful surroundings, we should take advantage of every opportunity to show our vibrant colors and experience life at its fullest.
The park also offers a clear picture of what it’s like to relax, refocus and really enjoy yourself. An important part of staying heart healthy is finding time to reduce your levels of stress. Spending a few minutes taking time for yourself, listening to your favorite music, or being physically active, can all be important factors in helping to reduce stress. Make time to laugh with family and friends. It’s your body’s natural stress-release mechanism. “As women, we’re often consumed by hectic schedules and the demands of a fast-paced society. The park paints the perfect picture of what it’s like to enjoy the life that surrounds us. Don’t let another beautiful day pass you by!
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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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