http://choosetomoveblog.com/ en Copyright September 18, 2007 6:00 AM September 18, 2007 5:25 AMJune 12, 2007 8:48 PMMay 24, 2007 12:39 AMMay 21, 2007 12:40 AMMay 20, 2007 12:41 AMMay 1, 2007 7:54 PMApril 17, 2007 7:53 PMApril 17, 2007 7:52 PMApril 17, 2007 3:05 PMApril 5, 2007 9:40 PM http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I'm glad we have a national wear red day every year, but it's important for me to "go red" every day because ...]]> http://choosetomoveblog.com/melanie/2009/02/why_its_important_for_me_to_go.php http://choosetomoveblog.com/melanie/2009/02/why_its_important_for_me_to_go.php Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:28:29 -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. http://choosetomoveblog.com/kathleen/2009/01/never_say_never_1.php http://choosetomoveblog.com/kathleen/2009/01/never_say_never_1.php Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:59:31 -0600 Cousin Marilyn, Coordinator, DFST Health & Wellness Fair; Cousin James Chairperson, DFST Family Reunion; and me, Asst. Coordinator, DFST Health & Wellness Fair. Choose To Mover Kathleen volunteered at the American Heart Association Booth. Kathleen shared information on the Choose To Move Program, Power To End Stroke, Go Red For Women, and Advocacy Plus-You're The Cure. The Demery-Farley-Syas-Taylor (DFST) Family Reunion Health & Wellness Fair was held in Houston, Texas, at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel on Thursday, July 17, 2008, 10am-4pm. Los Angeles DFST Cousins will host the next reunion in 2010. The following screenings were available at the DFST Health & Wellness Fair: * Blood Pressure * Body Mass Index (BMI) * Blood Glucose/Blood Sugar * Blood Cholesterol * Vision * Foot Approximately 1 out of every 3 health & wellness fair participants received ALL of the screenings offered at the DFST Health & Wellness Fair. DFST Health & Wellness Fair Sponsors and Volunteers were: LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.–AALC Group American Heart Association John B. Coleman Health Sciences College – Nursing Program University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Louisiana Public Health Institute – Steps Program CVS Pharmacy – Pharmacy Intern Program Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Society Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Prairie View A&M – Nursing Program American Diabetes Association Prevent Blindness of America United Supermarkets.]]> http://choosetomoveblog.com/vernita/2008/07/demeryfarleysyastaylor_family_1.php http://choosetomoveblog.com/vernita/2008/07/demeryfarleysyastaylor_family_1.php Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:54:55 -0600 http://www.community.goredtv.org/recent-posts/default.asp?item=2175474&rttpagenum=1]]> http://choosetomoveblog.com/kara/2008/04/go_red_for_women_link.php http://choosetomoveblog.com/kara/2008/04/go_red_for_women_link.php Kara Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:02:33 -0600 HERE I AM: EATING IN MODERATION! NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER WITH MY FRIEND EDNA AND MY BOYFRIEND SERGIO.]]> http://choosetomoveblog.com/zulema/2008/01/new_year_new_you.php http://choosetomoveblog.com/zulema/2008/01/new_year_new_you.php Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:14:20 -0600 ]]> http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann/2007/10/i_found_my_bike_tooit_was_in_m.php http://choosetomoveblog.com/ruann/2007/10/i_found_my_bike_tooit_was_in_m.php Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:04:20 -0600
happy colours of the sky
Originally uploaded by *Betti* Here's to a wonderful 12 weeks of learning (even by my own mistakes). I have enjoyed this time. I did not aim too high to maintain consistency. I also did not want the stress and guilt of not reaching a high goal to cause depression. But you know, I have really surprised...ok...SHOCKED myself at how much I have done. I have learned a valuable lesson that if "its" not in the house...you won't eat it. Whatever your "it" is, I've learned that healthy alternatives are key. My goal in the beginning of the twelve weeks were to simply be able to button my pants and I'am proud to announce.........I CAN!

Love you guys! You are the best! Thankyou AHA for everything! And thanks for all the CYBER CHEER!

PS. I think I might stick around for awhile! :-)
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