Sharpen your pencils because you will be taking a quiz today.
Right now I wear size 2X but when I return to the American Heart Association’s headquarters in June for weigh-in I WILL be wearing an XL warm-up suit that I bought 3 years ago and promised myself that one day…
QUIZ time.
I found the warm-up suit on the clearance rack at one of those stores who sell name brand clothes for less. Let me add that the stores have fasionable clothes that come in PLUS, W, WOMAN, and EXTRA sizes.
Can you guess some of the places I like to shop?
It begins with an R and ends with an s
It begins ...T and ends...x
It begins ...S and ends...t
It begins ...M and ends...s
It begins ...A and ends...t
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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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Apr 05 | Denine said …
Answers
1. Ross
2. T.J. Maxx
3. ?
4. Marshall's
5. Ashley Stewart
Apr 05 | Vernita said …
Hello Denine,
Numbers 1,2,and 4 are correct! Great job!
Now, I must admit, Ashley Stewart does have some very fashionable, plus-sized clothing, though it is not the answer I am looking for.
~Vernita
Apr 06 | daphne said …
ross tjmaxx steinmart marshalls avenue
hi sweetie,you probably think i forgot about youbut i haven't and i haven't been a good girl either.igot some diet pills but they don't stop u from eating just poop that's all. i went to the park today and shot the ball around with gary and the kids got tired quick.just fat and need to get out more often just be tired after work sit down and do not want to move.trying to eat better though got some soy milk for protien shakes,fruits and some fish to bake also 20 grain whole wheat bread,eating more salads and drinking more water.well i love u have a blessed easter.daphne
Apr 06 | Vernita said …
Hey Dap!
#'s 1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct!!!! Great Job!!! #5 is still a mystery.
Mom asked about you yesterday. I told her to email you.
How are Gary and the kids? Tell them all that I send my love.
Now, Dap, you know those pills are not going to do anything for you but bring about some unwanted side affect that will have to be dealt with later.
Look at me...starting out at 250. I have a LONG way to go but you know and I know that it didn't get here overnight. So it won't go away overnight either.
I think it's great that you went out to the park and shoot some hoops. That's great! You could have opted to be at home on the couch eating junk food while watching TV, but you didn't. Don't you see the worth in that?
I'd give your grocery choices an A+. I know that those items were a bit pricier than what we would "normally" buy, but if you spend money on healthy foods now then you won't be so tied down with prescription and medical bills later. Right?
By the way, Call Mom about the get together in Houston next week. Love you Cuz.
~Vernita
Apr 07 | Oneda said …
Hello Vernita,
I guess i'll have to let the pen move since I did not go to the gym today. #5 is Alight. Correct???
Congratulations on your continued success
with the C2M program. Your family is supporting you.
Love,
Oneda
Apr 07 | Vernita said …
Hello Mom,
You can take a day or two off to relax from the physical activity that I know you are engaged in throughout the week. #5 is still unsolved.
Thank you and Dad for supporting me in all my endeavors before, during, and after C2M.
I hope you and Dad have a Blessed Easter.
Love,
Vernita
Apr 10 | Vernita said …
The answer to questions #5, it begins with an "A" and ends with a "t," is A.J. Wright.
Apr 10 | k-k-k-katie said …
I prfer to think of us not as "plus sized", but rather, as "women of abundance" because we do have so much (and I'm not talking just weight)!
Apr 24 | Phyllis said …
Dear Vernita,
I think what you need is a girlfriend or someone who will help see you through your journey. Somone who is also serious about getting healthy. Maybe you all can walk and talk together and help each other in times of weakness with eating, not exercising etc. Sometimes we all just need someone to help us, who has the same goal in mind.
Apr 25 | Vernita said …
Hello Phyllis,
You have a high level of emotional intelligence, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_intelligence.
My family has always and will always play a major role in my life no matter what my endeavor or current goals are - thankfully they're like super glue, the kind that really works.
Also, my best friend lives about 1,000 miles from me; however, we communicate frequently about our health issues as she is also bringing Healthy back into her life.
Locally I have a supportive network of adoptive family, church family, friends, faculty, and staff who have been keeping me focused, and in some cases, "made it their mission" to be my personal trainers and cheerleaders.
And last but not least the Choose To Move community have provided the motivation that I lacked in the recent past to help me realize that in order for me to give my best to others I must first give my best to me.
Phyllis, thank you for the comment. You have made me consider the pathways of this journey I am taking and the supportive road signs that have assisted me in moving in the right direction.
~Vernita
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