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Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann ]]> With my oldest son( black helmet) and husband (red and white helmet) being the “super” athlete’s in my family,( both pictured above) I always find myself trying to live up too, match their abilities…..not going to happen. One of the most important lessons I think I have learned even at my “age” is we are each “so” individual. I would love to look like Jane Seymour, and she’s older than me. But we each have our pluses, as hard as we try we can never be anyone but ourselves. So staying positive and not comparing ourselves all the time is an important key. It’s a lesson I am constantly checking myself on, and preaching to myself to remember. SOoooooo yes I found my bike, and decided no matter what I thought, I looked like to others, it would be fun, I have always loved to ride bikes. I have realized if I alternate biking/ running it’s much easier on my knees and ankles. If you are like me, over 40, what they say is true. It’s much tougher to lose weight after 40. But, there are so many benefits of working out we need to keep in mind; Immediate benefits of exercise…sleeping better, having more energy, being a good role model for your kids and inspiring friends and those around you. Im only biking about 6 miles right now, hopefully, I will continue to increase my miles. The weather here in Texas is finally cooling down some, making outdoor activities much more comfortable. Always have faith, hope and a love for you, for who you are. We are always taught to love others, service for others, etc., don’t forget yourself; if you are not healthy you can’t help others around you. Keep on movin’! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.980 2007-08-21T02:48:30Z 2007-08-21T03:20:15Z

Well, I have been out of town for several weeks and just beginning to get my feet back on the ground to get back into the daily routine. Schools about to start and I’m ready for some structure, day...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann Well, I have been out of town for several weeks and just beginning to get my feet back on the ground to get back into the daily routine. Schools about to start and I’m ready for some structure, day –in and day-out again! ]]> It’s been so hot here that going outside to run/walk is just not an option, even early in the morning. I have found myself looking for ways to workout inside. Magazines are a great resource for me- so many ideas! I thought I might share some of these ideas with you. No matter what your exercise choice is, the three “DO’S “; Train Smart Get Motivated Stay Injury-Free Sometimes as a women I can be hard- headed about making sure I do the exercise I had planned, so I can mark it off my long list of responsibilities and things to do. Always remember to think about your workout, if you’re ill, find alternatives to do, injuries will only prolong the results you want, so always “think” through. Is it too hot outside, perhaps you could purchase an exercise ball, there are many easy exercises you can do using the exercise ball. I find ab workouts are much easier on my lower back, on the ball, and because of the balancing you have to do while exercising you are working your core muscles. If your home has stairs, you have your own stair master built in, no need for a gym! Use your homes stairs to workout, no need to run the stairs, just do multiple trips up and down. I use these techniques when bringing my clothes upstairs, set my goal. How many trips? Also, I like to count the steps I take up and down the stairs, again set your goal, how many. If you complete your goal with no trouble, push beyond. If you do have a gym you can workout in, remember to cross train. Sometimes we tend to get bogged down in the same workout, again, we feel good when we complete the task set out to do, but don’t get too comfortable in your workout routine. If you like using machine in the gym, cross train yourself. Start with 10 minutes on the treadmill (Hill mode), move to stair master 10 minutes (speed intervals), and elliptical machine 10 minutes (Hill or intervals if you can) then 15 minutes doing some upper body weights. You will be surprised what a workout you can get without spending long periods of time on the machines. Lastly, I always use mind over my workout! Keep your thoughts good, happy, remove your self mentally from what your body I doing. Amazingly enough “auto pilot” takes over and you can go further than you think you can. Have a great week! Stay cool!! And – KEEP ON MOVIN’, MOVIN”!! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.930 2007-07-02T21:29:32Z 2007-07-12T14:41:51Z

........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...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann 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 tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.885 2007-05-22T21:16:11Z 2007-06-13T16:44:04Z

Here's a picture of the waist water carrier I use, i can carry all the items I need, plus it works great to hook the dog leash on. You can find items like this at sporting good stores or...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann Here's a picture of the waist water carrier I use, i can carry all the items I need, plus it works great to hook the dog leash on. You can find items like this at sporting good stores or running/hiking stores, just look at stores you ususally shop at they may have them. Taking water with you will make a difference, no matter how far you are going to walk and/or run.]]> Here’s some quick helpers for those bothersome aches and pains, we get when running, walking. I get the stiff neck and back tension often, these help me. Remember, this is not just for running its for walking too, you can get these symptoms during your walk too. From Runner’s World, Training. 1) Calf Cramp: Standing on the side of the road, with feet below your shoulders, raise the ball of the cramped leg's foot up while keeping the heel on the ground. For a deeper stretch, lean forward, keeping the knee of the leg being stretched locked and the opposite knee bent. Hold for two seconds; repeat 10 times or more as necessary. 2) Stiff Neck: Slow down or walk. Look straight ahead; slowly lower your right ear toward your shoulder. Press gently on your temple with your right hand. Hold for two seconds, release. Repeat 10 times on each side, more as needed. 3) Tight Shoulders: Slow your pace or walk. Looking straight ahead, turn your head to the right 45 degrees and drop your head forward, bringing your ear down toward your chest. Place your left hand on top of your head and press down gently. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat 10 times on each side, or more as needed. 4) Side Stitch: While running, contract your abdominal muscles, and lean forward and into the side where you feel tightness. Push your hand against the point of pain. If the pain persists, take a quick pit-stop. Stand with your feet below your shoulders and gradually lean into the cramp. Hold for two seconds, release and repeat 10 times or more as needed. 5) Back tension: While running, focus on the feeling of pulling your navel in and up. If this doesn't relieve the pain, stop running. Place your hands on your hips and lean forward. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat 10 times or more as needed Hope these help, i know they have helped me! Keep on movin'! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.883 2007-05-21T15:36:49Z 2007-07-12T14:44:51Z

"Live your best today, for it is your only preparation for tomorrow." Once you have set your mind to make the first step nothing can stop you. Remember, no matter what intensity, miles, feet, time…just do it! A little...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann "Live your best today, for it is your only preparation for tomorrow." Once you have set your mind to make the first step nothing can stop you. Remember, no matter what intensity, miles, feet, time…just do it! A little - a day. Think about yourself! What a hard lesson that is. Perhaps is comes easy to some women, for me it’s really tough to overcome the mindset of everyone else before me. We owe it no only to ourselves but to our families and loved ones to take care of ourselves and be healthy. Re-establish goals, mine have changed some… ]]> I promise to do something for my mind, body and spirit everyday! I promise to stop comparing my body with everyone else’s and focus on eating well and moving more! I promise to squeeze in three different- colored veggies at lunch and dinner for maximum nutrition! I promise to look for the positive in every situation and swap negative language for winning words! A few helpful hints I have run across over the past several weeks…..when you are outside exercising, walking, jogging, running. 1) For sunny climates, take care of your skin; grab some SPF protection before you leave, face, ears, arms, neck. 2) Wear a hat, not only will it let protect your hair, from sun damage, and if you color your hair (like me) it will help sustain the color longer. It will also help keep sun off your face. (There are light weight hats you can get now, that are made of a breathable material, use a light color, remember light colors pulls in less heat from the sun) dark colored clothing will definitely make you hotter. 3) Carry water, it’s amazing what water can do for your sustaining movement, muscles need it! Get a water carrier. I have a waist carry, it snaps around my waste I can carry a water bottle in the back, and it allows me to hook my cell phone on, my ipod and I can hook my dog’s leach on it as well- that’s a good thing because it allows my arms to be loose so they can move with my walking and/or running freely without constriction. This helps when going up hills, whether walking or running- remember: when going up a hill, hold body straight don’t lean forward- pretend you are being pulled from the center of you body by a cable up the hill. The dog leach attached to the waist band gives you that sensation. 4) Lower back aches- I have this often, however, I have found a good warm-up before I start my workout helps. When I have intense discomfort, I use a moist heating pad before I start, it loosens my back up, makes it much more comfortable for me. ( there are many heating pad out there today that you can heat in your microwave, and it ends up being moist heat, very reasonable in price too.) Keep up the great work ladies, everyday is a new day! Anything you can do, a little a day is better than nothing, we owe it to ourselves, our families, and our quality of life. Have a great day, and a wonderfully healthy, positive week! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.838 2007-05-03T16:05:04Z 2007-05-03T16:22:27Z

This picture of the athlete is my husband, finishing a race. He will run in the San Diego Marathon on June 3, 2007, as a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. My primary goal is...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann This picture of the athlete is my husband, finishing a race. He will run in the San Diego Marathon on June 3, 2007, as a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. My primary goal is to one day be able to run a race with him, perhaps never a marathon but I CAN SEE a 5k run in my future, because I AM Choosing to Move! It's always good to learn and/or review areas of concern in all aspects of our lives. I have been doing a lot of reading lately about common misconceptions when we are learning to run or have been running for a long while. These all can be applied to our walking workouts as well. You don’t need to run a mile, it’s okay to walk (keep your pace up), run/ jog, and always a hop, skip and jump add some flavor. ]]> Warm-up: (One of my personal biggest problems) We are all always rushing to get this or that done. And, I can tell you no matter how hard I try, I will not slow down. Priorities always seem to be about putting my family’s needs first, which is right, but then I forget about my health and exercise needs- in turn that’s what keeps the families needs met- if I’m not healthy, I can’t care for them. Soooo, we must warm-up! Take a few minutes before you begin your workout. It’s been hard for me, but it really does make a difference in the quality of workout you get, no matter what that workout may be. 1) stretch a little, easy movements. 2) Warm up 10 minutes of easy walking and running Pace Yourself: 1) Run/ walk your laps for 15 – 20 seconds between each lap( no matter what your distance is, does not matter, this is YOUR pace) 2) ON days you feel really good take advantage of that, go beyond your goal. 3) ON days you feel a bit sluggish/tired, just cant do as well as you had done, don’t push. 4) ALSO, remember, sometimes when I start my workout it feels really bad, I tell myself I can do your basic goal, once I get going my legs general warm-up to a point that the blood circulation actually, clears up my sluggishness so I am able to push farther. Know your body; listen to what it tells you! 5) KEY!!!! it’s good to break up your run, they are learning more and more that’s its good for the (casual runner) to break up running with walk intervals. You will find much more success with: Interval training”. What time to run? I have never been a morning person, especially to workout; HOWEVER, I have learned how helpful a morning workout is. IF you get it done in the morning as your day goes on, expected and unexpected activities/events won’t crowd out your exercise regimen. Roll out of bed, jump on that treadmill/ or drop kids off at school stop by the gym, or hit the great outdoors. Morning walk/runs also tend to be more enjoyable, better air quality and better temperatures (if you walk/run outside). Okay! For some do’s and don’ts and why? A> Running/walking up hills, beginners tend to lean forward (makes sense right) nope, this reduces your breathing capacity and restricts natural leg motion. The next time that hill seems too far, too steep too walk or run use your MENTAL energy….imagine a cable is attached to the center of your chest and run/walk with your eyes focused at the top. The visualization will help you maintain a more upright posture. B> Running with ankle weights will make me a stronger runner, nope, did you know 150 pound runner absorbs 110 tons of impact per mile, and ankle eights ( even 1 pound weights) add to the stress on your knee and ankle joints. Ankle weights can also throw off your balance. The smarter way, run/walk up/down inclines, treadmills and outdoors have that option for you. Remember, intervals, think change when your walk/running. I am learning to enjoy running, I have good days and bad, sometimes im wonderful sometimes I don’t think I will make even half my goal, but trying is everything, remember your mind plays such and important part of your workout. And exercise helps our minds, plus it gives you and I the time we need to be healthy not only for ourselves but for our loved ones as well. Have a great day! Keep on movin’, movin’! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.815 2007-04-23T16:12:47Z 2007-04-23T16:35:51Z

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann ]]> The secret to steps for weight loss....change up your workout, dont do the same thng over and over. Smaller portions and healthier food choices… Our calculation should be: Calorie correction + smart food + Boost the burn = Heart Healthy with some weight loss... Im still looking for that all allusive weight loss, however, I know Im losing inches because clothes are fitting better. Ideas: Organic Oatmeal, with fresh fruit; Nice start to your morning helps with cholesterol, grain intake…use Smart Balance Butter (gives you Omega 3 and 6 doses) Red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper; One bell pepper provides 380 % of Daily Vitamin C dose. Vitamin C—nutrient crucial for repairing connective tissues and cartilage. IT contributes to the formation of collagen, which is an important protein used to build scar tissue, blood vessels, and even new bone cells. C also facilitates the healing process, other foods are- papaya, cantaloupe, oranges (Use on sandwiches, I slice up and out on sandwich or salad) Seven Grain, Multi-grain bread for sandwiches Salmon; Fresh or canned salmon delivers two powerful healing nutrients: protein and omega-3 fatty acids, don’t forget protein rebuilds muscle and repairs bones, ligaments, and tendons. Almonds; Great snack! Just one once provides 40% of Vitamin E needed daily. E, an antioxidant that supports the immune system by neutralizing free radicals. Fruit: Raspberries, Bananas, Blueberries, all great in protein, fruit drinks, and oatmeal. These are just some ides of what Im doing. Go to your local grocery store and give yourself a little extra time. Most stores now have fresh, organic sections. Remember, look for grain feed meat. Good Eating! Hope everyone is “movin’, movin’”. Challenge this week, change up your workout, do some different things! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.774 2007-04-12T16:53:04Z 2007-04-12T17:10:11Z

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann Week 6 and I am feeling good. This past Tuesday, April 10th, 2007, I ran my first full mile non-stop! I realize this is a common feat for most people, however, this is something I never thought I would accomplish. SO we all can accomplish whatever dream, goal, and desire we have. My mile run was not a great time, I ran about a 12 ½ minute mile, no world record. But it was a “Ru” record! If I can accomplish this we all can. I find myself learning about “Me” a lot more. I’m realizing, there’s a lot more fight, guts, and drive in myself than I ever knew. The only way I realized this was to first even think I could do it. I go back to the old story about the “Little Engine that Could”, all a long my daily walk/run, I tell myself, I KNOW I can, I KNOW I can. I don’t just think I can, I KNOW can! Presently, I have worked myself up to a 4 mile walk/run, and every other day about a 40 minute trip to the gym for upper body workout. Again, I am seeing no weight loss when you look at the scale, in fact, I just threw our scale in the swimming pool the other day, ha ha! But I feel better, I think better, and I like me! And, with each day I am gaining more confidence in me! Step by step, yard by yard, mile by mile, together we can. Helpful Hint for your workouts: Think: “I KNOW I CAN” I know YOU can…put reminders of that around your house, your car. I have reminder pictures on my mirror, by my computer, in my car and on my fridge. Believe in yourself, you CAN. tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.760 2007-04-05T20:19:48Z 2007-04-05T20:44:04Z

little steps into big steps, just taking the steps shows success ......

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann little steps into big steps, just taking the steps shows success ...]]> New ideas to swap out for everyday foods. I’ve found that it has been very exciting learning about food….we have so many options when it comes to food. The trick is to know what to grab, how much and making that decision process simple, effective and not depressing. Take a look in your fridge…and if any of you have some other suggestions bring them on !!! Swap in – Omega-3 eggs / swap out – standard eggs Swap in – Olive Oil dressing/ swap out – Creamy dressing Swap in- Sweet potatoes or red- skin potatoes/ swap out – White potatoes Swap in – Baby romaine lettuce and spinach/ swap out – Iceberg lettuce Swap in- Whole grain bread/ swap out – white bread Swap in - Pomegranate or cranberry juice and club soda/ swap out – sugary fruit juice Swap in – Organic Milk fat free or 2% / swap out – regular 2% milk These are just a few ideas I have run across, I actually have a long list of others….little steps will turn into big ones. It took us all a while to get where we are now physically and also eating habit- wise. It will take some time to change our course in both areas. Focus on the positive…it will over shadow the negative. Let me know your thoughts, ideas…..next up? Some new exercise techniques/ideas….there’s so many options out there…here we go! Hope your steps are many today. And you hippty-hop through a wonderful Easter Weekend!!! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.751 2007-04-02T22:45:28Z 2007-04-02T22:54:52Z

FInd out a quick and easy way to measure your food, when your on the go, a great short cut!...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann FInd out a quick and easy way to measure your food, when your on the go, a great short cut! How can we watch out portions, I found a quick and easy way to measure what my intake is, without measuring cups, scales, etc. One closed fist = One cup of a beverage Two Hands cupped = One cup of flaky cereal, salad, soup, chili, or Chinese food or one once of chips or pretzels. One Hand cupped = Half cup of pasta, rice, cut fruit, or beans. Also one once of nuts. Palm of the hand = Three ounces of cooked meat or fish or canned tuna. Two Thumbs together = One tablespoon of peanut butter, salad dressing, cream cheese, margarine, or mayonnaise. One Thumb = One once of cheese. I have learned that not only is “What” we eat important but our portions as well. This is a great way to measure so you will know what amounts you are eating. I love this measurement tool, it has helped me know how much I can eat, especially when eating out, and not feel so guilty wondering if I made the right food selection and ate the right amount. EATING IS FUN !!! IF we watch our portions and our contents what a difference it makes… tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.730 2007-03-27T04:24:58Z 2007-03-27T04:46:35Z

Which takes more muscles, a smile or a frown?...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann Which takes more muscles, a smile or a frown? Well for a good part of my life I have always been told, it’s a frown. But it’s so much easier to be sad, feel sorry for ourselves, “No I CAN’T do that, or this.” Remember the saying, “Can’t never could do nothin’.” Being negative comes easy for some, and unfortunately sometimes, it takes a lot of inner strength to dig our way out. We all have so much to do; we are all pulled in so many directions. One thing I have learned about exercising, even if it’s only 15 minutes one day and 30 or an hour the next, it allows your mind to relax, open itself up to the positive. If walking, jogging, running, biking outside, with all the beauty all around, those positive thoughts just creep in and push “Mr. Negative” thoughts away. What an escape, what a relief for our well-being. Just one positive thought can multiply into so many others, and not only for us. A positive thought is passed on to others so quickly, and so on, and so on. Some days I think there is no way I can do that walk, jog, there is no way I can pass up that piece of coconut cream pie, but as of late, I stop and talk to myself, not out loud, inside my mind, and create a positive thought, well maybe I can run for 20 minutes today instead of 40 and maybe I can eat some yogurt with fresh fruit instead of that piece of pie. Giving ourselves options, and being good to ourselves turns negative into positive. We all have options, I try to change the word option to opportunities. What other opportunities do I have today? I exercise primarily by myself, my times vary each day so it’s hard to set up time to be with friends..you know that’s okay ! Each day if we will just tell ourselves, I will give myself a few minutes today, I will walk, run, bike and/or I will go to the gym and walk on the treadmill or do some free weights. I don’t care whose there, I’m not going to compare myself to anyone else. Im there to better myself and reward me with a few “ me” minutes. Positive thoughts, creativity and a realization of how blessed we truly are flows and crushes those negative feelings we all have. What opportunites will you have today? tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.722 2007-03-21T20:24:46Z 2007-03-21T20:59:19Z

...got to keep on movin', movin...my new theme song. Lesson learned: mind over matter, really works, for those achin' knees and ankles....

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann ...got to keep on movin', movin...my new theme song. Lesson learned: mind over matter, really works, for those achin' knees and ankles. When we run/jog/walk or mental state makes a huge difference. Where you are mentally when you're putting your body into work out mode makes a difference. Music helps, but also keeping your mind in a comfortable place helps too. When you think “happy” thoughts, your body/muscles will respond. Breathing is key too, I’ve found. I can’t focus on how much farther, or how fast, that brings me down, I feel the pain. I keep my mind in places that calm me, make me happy, thoughts that make me laugh. I’m sure different people handle pain, aches differently, for me; the “happy” thoughts idea has really worked. By the way, I first read about this in a magazine. My mind is in Ireland or Hawaii or Paris, my legs are moving to the beat of the music. With weight training the same principle applies. Put your mind somewhere else, not on the clock, not on the miles, not on the calorie burn, not on that darn scale. Not on what needs to be done at home, cleaning, vacuuming, laundry. “Time flies when your having fun” so true, so make your mind go on a trip. It’s working for me! Our mind literally will tell our muscles to ease up from the pain, our breathing will keep the muscles calm and our heart rate too. Mind over matter, negative slows you down, positive pushes you through. Got to keep on movin’, movin’, you got to move it , move it, they got to move it move it and all along the way, I’m thinking’ a happy thought !! tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.710 2007-03-19T14:40:44Z 2007-03-19T14:50:12Z

This week I hope to increase my workout schedule. Getting up early in the morning has helped my tremendously. I also feel like I have been sleeping better. My mind is clearer when I workout. I still have no weight...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann This week I hope to increase my workout schedule. Getting up early in the morning has helped my tremendously. I also feel like I have been sleeping better. My mind is clearer when I workout. I still have no weight loss, however, I feel better. Perhaps my benefits will be more internal than external. My stamina has increased and I have been able to work through soreness and some on and off knee problems. My support is my family. My husband, two sons and my daughter. My older son is a personal trainer, so even though he is away from home he has been such a motivation for me. He also has explained so many things about how our bodies work, it has truly inspired me. My youngest son works out with me, whether it is on a walk, run, or gym. He sets goals for us to accomplish. My husband inspires my to take time for myself. And he also, tells me to take a break, we all need that sometime. My daughter is very busy with school and work, but still takes time to go to the gym with me on occasion. We all need support, we all need a strong foundation to keep us upright and moving forward. The love of my family keeps me going forward. Never quit, never stop, just be the “energizer bunny” and keep going, and going, going….. tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.709 2007-03-19T14:12:32Z 2007-03-19T14:17:53Z

Life has been crazy, busy ! Trying to sustain my daily workout program. Walk/run for 45 minutes to an hour, then later in the day go to the gym and do 35-45 minutes weight training for upper body, core and...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann Life has been crazy, busy ! Trying to sustain my daily workout program. Walk/run for 45 minutes to an hour, then later in the day go to the gym and do 35-45 minutes weight training for upper body, core and legs. Kind of depressed lately as I have not lost one pound yet. My eating habits have greatly improved. No fast food shortcuts anymore. And, I am eating breakfast every morning. A nutritional smoothie, all natural ingredients, fresh fruit and vitamins. Still have an issue looking at myself in the mirror, but I am starting to feel better about that. Just wish I could lose some pounds tag:choosetomoveblog.com,2007:/ruann//14.693 2007-03-14T15:57:26Z 2007-03-14T16:00:51Z

What exercise are you doing primarily? Walking? I have started to mix my walk with a little run here and there. It really has made a difference for me in my stamina. From all I have read recently, it’s really...

Ruann http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann What exercise are you doing primarily? Walking? I have started to mix my walk with a little run here and there. It really has made a difference for me in my stamina. From all I have read recently, it’s really good to add a little jolt ere and there of a trot... let me know what all you are doing, we have to share our exercise ideas, learning is everything. have a great day!