Kathleen

Never Say Never

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:59:31 -0600

I can't believe I am doing this. Well trying would be closer to the truth. Anyone who has read my first blogs would know that exercise has never been something I really enjoyed. When starting with the Choose To Move program I pledged to do 30 min of activity ie. exercise 4-6 days per week but said running would never be on my agenda. I have a history of knee surgery on both knees with the injuries basically caused from to much weight on these poor old knees. The knees have long been fixed and I have been working at various exercises to keep my pledge. I would start a new machine and work up to a certain level and look for something a little harder, of course the working up part would take months. Before Christmas I was walking on the treadmill and increasing my walking speed and began thinking "could I?, should I dare?---Run?? I have always said I would never run, didn't want to take the chance that I would injure my knees, but they have been in good shape for a long timet sssoooo, maybe. I googled "beginning running" and I liked the article I found at runnersworld.com. The article " 8-week beginning runners training program" caught my eye. However what they say can be done in 8 weeks will take me 8 months but I don't care, I figure I will be exercising and if I make it to the end of the course I will be running and that will be great. I am also planning to run with the girls at school. One of the teachers started a Girls on the Run program for the girl students and I am going to follow the program with them. I can use all the encouragement I can get and maybe I will be a runner in less than 8 months. Anyway for those of you out there considering a certaing activity I would say don't close your mind to any possibility, take it at your own speed. If it works great, if not give something else a try but whatever you do, do Choose To Move because that is the key to it all.

Challenge

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:44:23 -0600

One of the steps in the CTM program asks you to do something new that will get you moving.

2008-What's Different About This Year?

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:03:00 -0600

This year is alot different as far as health goes than in years past.

Patience Is A Virtue

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:00:39 -0600

One thing I've had reinforced on this healthy journey with CTM is 'patience".

New Years in September

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:37:13 -0600

I need the energy and momentum that propels those January diets, now.

The Demons Will Always Be There

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:47:46 -0600

One week I'm writing about a good Dr. visit and then I'm writing about being ill and how it affected my exercise routine. Well thats lifes ups and downs for you.

Keep Your Doctors Smiling

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:58:53 -0600

I love summer, vacations, sleeping late, no routine, changing schedules. Time for home repairs, extra projects. Just more time to get things done.

How To Tell If You Are Really Committed To A Healthy Heart

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:13:24 -0600

Part 3 of 3.

How To Tell If You Are Really Committed To A Healthy Heart

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:45:00 -0600

Part 2 of 3.

How To Tell If You Are Really Committed To A Healthy Heart

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:05:07 -0600

Part 1 of 3.

We Can't Rest On Our Laurels

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:08:21 -0600

Everyone should take time to celebrate the success in their lives. The C2M success has been wonderful. I had my first trip to New York City. Representing real women in AHA's C2M Program has been very humbling. So many real women we are here for. Meeting Marie Osmond, such a wonderful down to earth real woman herself who is extremely funny, delightful and talented. So much to see and do, it went so fast.

Habit-forming

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:17:14 -0600

I think making exercise a real habit takes a lot longer than I thought.

It's The Little Things

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 17:22:31 -0600

Now the real women are really real. No more big test at the end of 12 weeks to keep us motivated. No one checking our diet to see if we are eating healthier. Now our motivation and strength must really come from within and hopefully the lessons we've learned in the last 12 weeks will keep us on the road to success.

Change Can Upset Your Focus

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:59:47 -0600

Anytime you change your routine you are in danger of losing your focus. It could be a life changing event like a new job or a move, or just a vacation, long or short. Once you upset the routine you have set up for yourself it is hard to get it back.

The End of the Beginning

Sat, 19 May 2007 19:00:37 -0600

I've almost completed twelve weeks of hard work, pain and frustration. Who would want more of that?