........I want to be a part of it, Choose to Move, Choose To Move!
New York was quite an experience for me, but of all the confirmations I received in my heart the strongest of them all was my life change with the “Choose To Move” program. Remember, Choosing to move is a life modification, not a multi- week course that ends, it’s only the beginning. And, you and I are in this together, even though we may not live close to each other or even speak in person, we are all part of a great group, working together, supporting each other.
I have run across some great help topics I thought you would enjoy, hopefully find as intriguing as I did.
Number (1) on my list is getting enough sleep, I am learning how much more important sleep is. So many nights im up late, the house is quiet and I feel like I can get some things done than. Only problem is I end up not getting the sleep I need. Build enough time in your schedule to get the sleep you need, which is generally eight hours.
REMEMBER: The quality of your sleep determines the quality of your day.
Number (2) Fighting fat over 40, for those of you under 40, you might want to read anyway, believe me it sneaks up on you…I still feel like im 29, shhhh don’t tell anyone I’m way beyond that, however, my body is acting like it is- what it is, over 40. Lessons learned, did you know????The cells that were once detained to become muscle and bone, become “fat” cells. And even worse than that the size of those fat cells increases—so you get a double hit. Keep in mind Muscle burns more calories than fat does, so having less muscle means metabolism slows down and then body needs fewer calories to sustain itself. Weight training can preserve the lean tissue you already have and build more. Approximately, 3-5 pounds in three months from weight-strength training three times a week. You need to keep in mind that after weight training your metabolism is increased for up to a day-why? Muscles that have been worked out use calories to recover and carbs to replenish their sugar stores, this forces your body to burn fat. Hard lesson for me to learn and realize, muscle weighs more than fat tissue.
Okay enough new detail new stuff today…easy to remembers……..
1) Get sleep!
2) Weight-strength training, is great for you, but may not give you the reduced pounds you want as effectively as diet or other types of exercise. But you’ll look sleeker and your clothes will fit better.
3) Eat breakfast- your body has just had an overnight “fast” when you wake in the morning-digesting burns calories.
4) Eat less but more often- instead of three large meals a day, eat the same number of calories in five to six times ones, two to three hours apart, your reward; This not only will control your hunger the calories needed for digestion use up the glucose so it will not be stored as fat.
More to come, there’s so much information, we can learn with every minute of every day. Keep on moving, good for your heart, good for your mind, good for YOU !
Start spreading the news- you’re starting today- you can be a part of it, Choose to Move, Choose to move!!
Take care- God Bless! ru
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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.
My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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Jul 03 | kara said …
Ru -
I need to take a page out of your sleep book. I am still struggling with this challenge myself. I feel if I can just squeeze ONE more task in my day then I can go to bed. Which often leaves me up until midnight or later. I am going to try to make some "life" changes this summer in the sleep category. -Kara
Jul 14 | Jana said …
Ruann,
I am just like you! With three teenagers and a busy life style working full time and going to school to further my education. I have a problem with the sleep that I get, I work three nights a week from 6pm to 6am and it is hard for me to get good quality sleep. I seldom ever get the 8 hours you talked about. Any ideas how I can workout, eat right, handle the teenagers, and manage to do it all with a smile?
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