I have slowed down a bit on my journey and am in need of some refueling so I decided to ask some friends who are health/physical exercise enthusiasts about ways to rejuvenate my motivation. Everyone overwhelmingly agrees that I need to change up my workouts. This week I attended a cardio funk dance class and bought a dance video from a consignment shop...maybe an oil change is what the doctor ordered.
~Vernita
P.S. I attended a meeting last week in the DC/Maryland area. I took a brisk walk in the airport during my layover and worked out in the hotel's gym to maintain my commitment of Choosing To Move.
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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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Oct 26 | Yolande A. Lewis said …
Keep up the good work, classmate.
Oct 27 | Vernita said …
Thanks, Yolande! I'm feeling younger and younger month after month:)
~Vernita
Oct 27 | Oneda said …
Hi "V",
Do as your caption says, "Jump Start", and keep it up. This is a lifetime journey and treat it as you would your daily activites.
You have done well and remember it's your good health that counts.
Much love.
Dad & Mom
Oct 27 | Vernita said …
Hello Dad & Mom,
Thanks for the push while I'm in neutral.
Much love,
~Vernita
Oct 28 | Kathleen said …
I empathize Vernita, but my problem is in the healthy eating department. Can you be addicted to sweets? I have been on a binge these last two weeks. My only saving grace is I have kept up my activity level but I feel the balance slipping. I need to get a grip. Keep up the good work Vernita, you are looking great and I know you are feeling great.
Oct 28 | Vernita said …
Hello Kathleen,
I think that we have the same "illness." And I think that, for me, the change in temperature is partly to blame; I am a summer/spring lady and dread the fall/winter weather(though I love the holidays).
We have done so well, Kathleen. We have brought Healthy back into our lives again. We have shared our personal journeys with our families, friends, and the online community. We have proven that if we set our minds to it we can change our attitudes and behaviors about our physical fitness and diet. We have come so far from our sedentary lifestyle of pre Choose To Move. There's no stopping us now.
Yes, there will be days even weeks when we have those "moments" but treat them as just that - "moments". Our mission is to engage in a heart-healthy proactive lifestyle for a lifetime. You looked so young and vibrant when I saw you in late May and I know that it was a direct result of the changes you made for you. I feel great which is a result of the changes I have made for me. I allow myself "moments" and when I have too many of them I look back at the "before" pictures and quickly refocus.
How did you feel in February 2007? How did you feel in June 2007? What was your energy level during those periods? Out of curiosity, has your activity level or social calendar changed since February? Do those sweets really care for you? Will they enhance you in any way? Do they give you a satisfying long term effect? These are some questions I ask myself during those "moments." Have you tried sugar-free candy? Why not "invent" your own sweet treat?
We are in this together and together we will get through this. You can do it...we can do it!
~Vernita
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