July 29, 2009

There is a verse in the bible that says "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" now in context the verse is referring to the knowledge of God and His word. But I was thinking that this is exactly what is happening to Americans with regard to our health we don't realize what we have done over the years to our bodies and consequently our health. We've been duped by the media and fast food companies that we don't have enough time to eat right and they have made it "convenient" for us to eat and live our busy life styles. We've been provided with "energy" drinks to keep us awake because we have lost the importance of 8 hours of sleep. I could go on and on but I don't want to be a downer.

Another quote comes to mind from Sir Francis Bacon "Knowledge is power". The phrase implies that with knowledge or education one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase. I just happened to notice the American Heart Associations' tag line in thier logo "Learn and Live". See full size image I believe that the BetterU program is helping me do just that. I can already see and feel the potential for me to live longer and healthier by what I am learning and it's just week 2. I'm a person who functions better with instructions and directions. Tell me exactly what I am supposed to be doing and I can get the job done. That is what WOW TV, Alegent health and the American Heart Association are doing for me. The responses to what I blog (sometimes immediate which is awesome) has encouraged and helped me greatly. By the way thanks for all the feedback on the little weekend weight gain….I lost it all in two days! The information in the BetterU program is very helpful and the goals challenging.

My goals for this week are:

Physical Activity Goal: This week, I will find a safe, convenient place to walk – at home, work, or in my neighborhood.

Healthy Eating Goal: I will make one of my favorite recipes healthier this week by: adding healthy ingredients, cutting out less healthy ingredients, and/or replacing less healthy ingredients with more healthy ingredients.

I will continue to journal every night

I will try to use the pedometer in an effort to get to 10,000 steps per day

My Rewards : A fat-free frozen treat from your favorite place. I kind of freaked out when I saw this but I decided that since it made me freak out that this is the one I should choose.

Blessings PP