Being a caregiver and taking care

Good morning!

I thought of you all, last night.  While my young child played in the yard in the early evening, I was determined to get a workout in.  So, I walked--with bursts of running at regular intervals--in my driveway...I could interact with the kiddo, and get in my 30 minutes.  It wasn't exciting, but it was still exercise.

How do you get creative about fitting in your workouts?

This heart.org link for caregivers is really geared toward folks involved in taking care of someone with a cardiovascular condition, but I think its advice is good for any type of caregiver...including parents:

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Caregiver/Responsibilities/ResponsibilityIntroduction/Caregiver-Responsibility-Introduction_UCM_301828_Article.jsp

Also sharing some of our "how to make a healthy home"...how to create a heart-healthy household.  Makes our journeys easier when the folks we live with are engaged in healthy lifestyles with us.  The link is geared toward parents, but it has great tips for everyone who manages some tasks of "keeping house" (budget healthy meals, for example)!

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/HealthierKids/HowtoMakeaHealthyHome/How-to-Make-a-Healthy-Home_UCM_304154_SubHomePage.jsp

Have a good rest of your week!

I am so grateful for this experience.  I have learned so much, and have moved on to a healthier lifestyle.  I will take all I have learned, and incorporate it into my daily lifestyle.  I am so addicted to Will2Lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Important Dates

April 23:  6:30 p.m.
Life's Simple 7:  The American Heart Association's Easy Tips for a Healthier Life
White Plains Hospital Auditorium
Please RSVP to julia.moran@heart.org by 4/19


May 1:  7 - 8 p.m.
Healthy Grocery Shopping
ShopRite of White Plains, 13 City Place 
We'll meet Stacey Jackson, nutritionist, who will teach us how to make better food choices when grocery shopping.  Stacey serves the White Plains community and will also provide everyone with her contact information at the event...you will be able to touch base with her in the future, and schedule an appointment if you find you need more help after the session.
Please RSVP to me (aprildawn.shinske@heart.org) by next Wednesday, 4/16

May 2:  1 - 3 p.m. 
Makeup Makeovers by Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's of White Plains, 175 Bloomingdale Rd.
Please RSVP to julia.moran@heart.org by 4/19

May 2: 4 p.m.
BetterU Program Close
White Plains Hospital
Please RSVP to julia.moran@heart.org by 4/24

 

Gimme a word, please!

How's everyone doing?  Can you describe this moment in your journey in just one word?  Let's hear it!  Comment away! 

Everyone at AHA is pulling for you--and your healthier life!

Keep Movin'!

 

Ladies where are the food logs? Will2Lose wants to help you make that life style change. Email them to me at Normal@Will2Lose.com

Tried Mary Ann's band camp class today.  It was great!  Good workout.
Beth C

Graduated my weights!

I moved up from 5# to 8# today. Sure I'll sleep well tonight. Thank you Katie, Norma and Keith for all your inspiration:))

Don't forget to walk, today!

Good morning, ladies!

Don't forget today is AHA's National Walking Day...if you get a chance to get out and walk, post your pics...we'd love to see!

-April Dawn

http://www.startwalkingnow.org/

Week 7 Challenge Sheet

National Walking Day is tomorrow!

Pull on your sneakers and join us! Please view

Biggest Change

......... for me has been that I am no longer a girl without a Plan. Either I have a workout scheduled for the day, or I adjust my food plan, or I find a way to put small efforts into my day. I chose to bring my snow tires up from the basement to put into my car, instead of accepting help! I put a salad together in the fridge before the day gets going, so I can just grab. And I think my back has one less roll in it today!