Life Walk on Oct. 11, 2009 Benefiting AIDS Arms, Inc. to raise AIDS awareness....

History of LifeWalk
LifeWalk began in 1990 as a means to raise funds for HIV/ AIDS services in Dallas.

LifeWalk contiues to support the following:
-Operation of the only HIV-specific medical facility in South Dallas
-Services provided to more than 11,500 HIV+ individuals since inception
-Operations with a staff of 76+ and an annual operating budget of more than $6.7 million

LifeWalk at Lee Park
The LifeWalk takes place at the Robert E. Lee Park & Arlington Hall Conservancy and is a 5k (3.2 mile) stroll through beautiful Uptown Dallas. The conservancey, founded by the combination of five citizens groups in 1995, has been home to many weddings, breakfasts, and events.
Lee Park is located at 3400 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 at the intersection of Turtle Creek Blvd. and Lemmon Ave. Click here for a map of the LifeWalk Route.


Why do we need LifeWalk?

Dallas leads the state of Texas in new HIV infections
The Dallas metroplex has more than 20,000 individuals that are HIV-infected
The Center for Disease Control estimates that an additional 30% are infected and DO NOT KNOW THEIR STATUS
AIDS is the third leading cause of death for Latinos
African Americans, Latinos and gay youth make up the fastest growing groups of new HIV infections in the United States
African American men make up nearly 50% of all new AIDS cases in the United States
More than one million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS, with approximately 40,000 new infections each year.
Our work is far from over...

Please come out and support this event......Let's make a difference

Reasons why most people choose not to exercise......

Did you make time to exercise today? Chances are you came up with many reasons....which are really EXCUSES why you did not.

Here are some common excuses:

1) "I don't have enough time"...Start with just 20-30 minutes walking to get into a routine. Start with 1-2 times per week. What I have found is that people have the time, they just don't value exercise. Whatever you value, you make time for.

2)"I don't have the energy"...If you just get started, you will find that exercise will increase your energy.

3) "I don't usually stick with it, so why even start"....If you can, exercise in the morning so that your schedule or unexpected events don't prevent you from your fitness routine.


If you were diagnosed with hypertension(high blood pressure), high cholesterol, diabetes...etc; would you still use those same above noted EXCUSES??????

Continuation on Resisting The Temptation......

I discussed in my last post on keeping an ideal image in your mind of what you want to look like when faced with temptation to engage in unhealthy eating habits and/or lack of dedication to exercise ....even if the other person is not. This other person doesn't have to be your spouse or significant other. This other person(or temptation) can be your best friend, co-worker, neighbor, prayer partner, mom, dad.....the list goes on and on!!!

Here are a few additional tips to help Resist The Temptation:

1) Eat before you go--Going long periods of time without eating leadsl to overeating. Have a small snack so that you're are not on an empty stomach before going out. Especially before attending a party or social where food is served.
(I use this tip often)

2) Avoid the snacking or munching area-- Don't hang around the food table. Get one serving and move on.

3)Watch your level of alcohol consumption--Alcohol is full of empty calories and people tend to overeat because the resistance to food fades.

4)Have a controlled portion of your favorite--You are human and have certain foods you enjoy and if you don't ever treat yourself you may get frustrated and rebound. Moderation not overindulging!!

Hope this helps someone!!!

Resist the Temptation.......

Lets say you are focused on an exercise regimen and planning your meals. However, your spouse or significant other is not concerned about changing their bad eating habits and eat whatever they want. The next time you are faced with temptation to sway from your plan, change your thought process and focus on a mental image of your ideal body instead of the food. You can do it!

How much longer will you put off investing time into your health?

The American Cancer Society recommends that all women over age 40 receive an annual mammogram. Yet nearly one-third of women in this age group fail to schedule one, according to survey by the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO).

Binge eaters do not purge, but often try to return to a restrictive diet after a binge episode. Most of the time, the very restrictive dieting can trigger more binging episodes. If you are a binge eater you should avoid low calorie eating habits and have some structure to your diet including breakfast and portion controlled meals 3-4 hours apart with snack.

Hello All......I am so excited to start my first blog!!!! Lets chat about health and wellness.....
Something to make you think???? Many people are surprised by how few calories are burned when they exercise. Don't make the mistake of rewarding yourself with food when you exercise--the calories you burn may only add up to 1/2 of candy bar!!!