Thanks to having someone with me at the gym, I was able to do something I wanted to do for a while.
I found a new workout friend! We worked out four times this week. We met through a website called exercisefriends.com. We are both determined to get healthy. Thanks to having someone with me at the gym, I was able to do something I wanted to do for a while. I was always hesitant to go to the weights section of the gym. It was mostly men and some very fit women working in that section. Anyone with a body like mine was accompanied by a personal trainer most of the time. I didn’t have the courage to go near the weights all by myself but I really had the desire. This week I was finally able to walk over there without feeling awkward. My work out buddy knows how to work the most of the machines. She used to box and is familiar with many of them. I’m just happy to have someone nice to talk to and share my day with at the gym. There were two or three days this week when I just didn’t feel like going. It so true what people say. Knowing that someone is counting on me to go is what made me show up. I felt so good to show up and have someone nice be there, supporting me and cheering me on. I also felt good that I was also showing up to help someone who was shooting for the same goals I was. It helps that we have things in common. That makes it less of a boring activity and more like a fun meeting with a friend. What girl doesn’t like to socialize? It’s going to be great!
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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 12 | Kathleen said …
I'm so happy you found a workout buddy Zulema. That is fantastic for both of you!
May 12 | Vernita said …
Hello Zulema,
I am so happy for both you AND your exercise buddy!! Continue to be a blessing to each other.
~Vernita
May 13 | Melanie said …
I know exactly how you feel - I was so intimidated by the machines and the weights. And it always looked like the people using them were so confident and so fit! I'm just beginning to overcome that feeling. My trainer Katie has been my workout buddy for now and she has been very patient with me. But I only have 2 more session with her and from now on it'll be up to me. Maybe I can get a workout buddy like you did! I'm so happy for you - we are all making progress in our own way :)
May 13 | kara said …
YEAH! Zulema - weights are going to help sculpt you into the hot tamale you already are!
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