On this journey we have been and will continue to be faced with many traffic lights, dead ends, caution lights, road blocks, yield signs, stop signs, speed limits, alternate routes, winding roads, 1 hour parking, no parking, and detours...
It really doesn't matter which road sign we meet. We will continue to be lawful, adjust accordingly with the use of our tools, and KEEP ON MOVIN'!!!
GREEN LIGHT: EXERCISE
Me and my exercise buddie, Angela
~Vernita
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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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May 24 | rissa1031@yahoo.com said …
Keep up the good work ladies!!!
May 24 | Vernita said …
Hello Rissa!
Thank you for your show of support and remember to KEEP ON MOVIN'!
~Vernita
May 24 | k-k-k-katie said …
Vernita: Wow -- what a great looking gym! It looks spacious and fun -- just the kind of place that motivates you to keep working out.
You look fabulous (and I don't just say that in a Billy Crystal/Fernando way)!!!!
May 24 | Vernita said …
Hello Chef K-k-k-k-katie!
This gym will celebrate its 1st birthday in August. It is REALLY nice and in the wee hours of the morning you basically get your choice of exercise equipment - almost like your very own home gym.
Fabulous? Hmmmmm...shall I start interviewing agents for a potential modeling career? I dream big...Thanks for the compliment!
K-k-k-k-katie, whatcha cooked lately? I'm still happy with my broiled salmon- for Memorial Day my friend will be grilling salmon for me. Can you offer any suggestions on the marinade?
~Vernita
May 24 | k-k-k-katie said …
Vernita: I'm in love with "rubbing" and I don't mean a massage!
I tried a rub on pork chops last night and it was tasty! I used some pepper, small amounts of chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper, dried mustard and things like that. And, I'm lovin' my whole wheat noodles with pork chops lately.
Today, I had eggs for dinner. I don't like eggs for breakfast, but like them for lunch or dinner-isn't that curious?
I used pepper, chunks of red pepper, mushrooms, swiss cheese and two shakes of hot sauce. So tasty!
I'm getting ready to make a whole roast chicken this weekend, something I've never done. I've done chicken "parts", but not the whole bird. Should be interesting!
MARINADE: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons good soy sauce
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
I'll tell you, I always end up putting in sesame oil, oyster sauce or hoisin sauce as well. I really like the flavor of sesame oil more than soy. Teriyaki sauce can also be good instead of soy.
Of course, I don't always follow the quantities -- make more if you need it.
I think I have another one someplace -- I'll look around
May 24 | Vernita said …
Hello Chef K-k-k-k-katie,
You never disappoint!
Your ideas help me to be creative in the kitchen; I think I will use the ingredients from the pork chop "rub" in addition to olive oil and minced garlic. I don't have any of the other sauces/oils but may have to "splurge" and get some sesame seed oil as I do enjoy that flavor. That pork chop "rub" really has my mind going in circles.
I know your roasted chicken will come out flavorful and tender-juicy and will just melt in your mouth. I never roasted a chicken - I love to bake them in the oven bags.
(I bet that pork chop was kicking!)
Thanks, Chef!
~Vernita
May 25 | lisa said …
Hey Vernita and Katie!
Can someone show me how to cook like you all! Wow!
May 25 | Vernita said …
Hello Lisa,
Learning to cook can be a trial-n-error hit-or-miss journey all of its own. Watching my Dad, Mom, Aunts, and Cousins, and getting great tips and suggestions from friends like K-k-k-k-katie has helped.
TIME plays the biggest role and you WILL get there.
See you next week!!!
~Vernita
May 25 | Kathleen said …
I like your description, that's the program in a nutshell.
May 25 | Vernita said …
Thank you, Kathleen.
One of my goals for the next 12 weeks will be learning HEALTHY ways to creatively turn the caution signals into green lights.
~Vernita
May 25 | Oneda said …
Hello Vernita,
I like your signal lights and the message. Our hope is that you will keep the green light on as you have the past twelve weeks, and continue to make significant progress in your journey to a healthly life style.
We are in your corner.
Love,
Dad & Mom
May 25 | Vernita said …
Hello Dad and Mom,
I'm glad you like the message.
It is my desire to continue keeping HEALTHY in my life.
Thank you for your continued love and support regardless of my level of health and fitness.
Much love,
~Vernita
May 29 | Trina said …
Vernita,
You never cease to amaze me! I am getting ready to visit back home with my parents and siblings and am already pre-planning how to stay on top of everything. It honestly seems when something is on my mind or is bothering me, your messages help to answer my questions and concerns. I know that God has put you in my path to help and for that I can't begin to thank you enough. You will never truly know how much you are constantly helping others. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
-Trina
May 29 | Vernita said …
Hello Trina,
Thank you for your sincere words of encouragement. This program was an answer to my prayers; I have been blessed by the association and interaction of others like you who are on this journey. We may be at different points on this journey and have different destinations but all roads lead to bringing HEALTHY back into our lives.
Keep up the great work with P&P, planning and prioritizing your strategy for your trip home.
~Vernita
May 30 | Kyndra said …
Well said V! There'll always be lil "obstacles" in the way, but the important thing is to keep moving...whether it be along the same route or a different one that leads to the same endpoint :)
May 30 | Vernita said …
Hello Kyndra,
You are so right. Thank you for that insightful comment.
The endpoint is our goal and the maintenance is a circular path…
~Vernita
May 30 | Oneda said …
Hello Vernita,
We Congratulate you on your accomplishments during the twelve week C2M program. We know you will have positive results from your battery of health fitness test this weekend.
Keep on moving!
Love,
Dad & Mom
May 31 | Vernita said …
Hello Dad and Mom,
I have brought HEALTHY back into my life and plan to keep it with me for the rest of my life!
Much love,
~Vernita
Jun 05 | k-k-k-katie said …
Vernita: I know you thought I had fallen off the face of the earth or into a vat of sesame oil, but work has just been ridiculous during the month of May. I'm glad to see May over and on to June.
Sadly, I'm having trouble finding some good produce!! Even the Natural Food store, usually SO reliable, has little to offer. But, I am determined to find some since it is the abundance season for fruits and vegetables.
And, speaking of abundance, I've decided I will no longer refer to myself or anyone else as "plus-sized". Instead, I will refer to all of us as "Women of Abundance". That speaks volumes about who we are inside and out.
Keep up the good work!
Jun 05 | Vernita said …
Hello K-k-k-k-katie,
I find that the Farmer's Market is a great place to get fresh produce at decent prices. Check your area for local Farmer’s Markets.
Tomorrow I am headed to Home Sweet Home (Natchitoches, Louisiana) and will blog my experiences on the road when I get there.
No more Plus, Extra, More, or W(wide), eh? Okay, I concur...we are Women of Abundance!
~Vernita
Jun 12 | k-k-k-katie said …
Vernita: Home in LA? Got to be some fine cooking there!
Yesterday was roasted chicken breasts with roasted potatoes, asparagus, and the recipe suggested throwing a cut up lemon in the roasting pan as well.
It smelled good coming out of the oven!
Jun 14 | k-k-k-katie said …
Vernita: Last night it was the vegetables that got the attention. I had a very nice piece of steak and decided to complement that with sauteed mushrooms (first, in a bit of butter, then in Worcestshire sauce) and green beans with bits of bacon.
Even a "plain" piece of meat can have its own "accessories"!
Keep up the good work!
Jun 14 | Vernita said …
Hello Chef K-k-k-k-katie,
I am in Natchitoches, Louisiana...Home, Sweet, Home! There's good cooking everywhere I turn (Calgon take me away).
On Sunday, I had some roasted chicken from the local grocery store and found it to be VERY tasty! I almost forgot how good chicken can be having focused so heavily on eating salmon to lower my cholesterol.
So did the lemon enhance the flavor?
~Vernita
Jun 14 | Vernita said …
Chef K-k-k-k-katie, I hope you are documented your recipes. I expect an invitation to submit some comments in the Foreword section of your cookbook.
You are and have been such a diligent supporter to the Choose To Move Program and me. I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Since I left Iowa I have been very lazy (to say the least) about writing. Later today I will be submitting a Blog about my "Dallas" experience and my "work in progress" while in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
~Vernita
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