Study: Women are Unhealthier Than Ever

"Overall, the nation is still so far from the Healthy People and related goals that it receives a grade of 'Unsatisfactory'," the report said. "In none do women enjoy overall satisfactory health status."

Yep. that would catch my eye, too. But the question is what are we as women doing to keep being healthy? A lot of women, people, for that matter may think it takes a lot or "I just don't have the time" to be healthy. Which is completely false. All it takes is a little bit a knowledge and a want to continue to live a healthy lifestyle.

Click here to read the article more in depth.

Test: "Making the Grade on Women’s Health: A National and State-by-State Report Card"

Major points:
- More women are obese, diabetic, and suffering from hypertension than they were in 2007. - More women are testing positive for chlamydia (which can lead to infertility) - Fewer are being checked for ovarian cancer, and more are admitting that they've had five or more drinks in one go within the last month. - Part of the problem, the report points out, is that nearly 1 in 5 women between the ages of 18 and 64 are uninsured, and it's difficult to get adequate care without health insurance.
What have you done today to be healthy? When was the last time you went to the OBGYN or general doctor for a yearly exam? When was the last time your mother or sister or best friend went?

Your health comes first. If we're not healthy, then we can't take care of those around us who may need more help then we do. Continue to live your life and be healthy!

My Mother

You have to be living under a rock if you don't know that my mother is one of the strongest people you will ever meet. Today, she starts another round of Chemo because they found a cancerous spot or a mestasis on her lower back. This round of Chemo wont be as bad as the other rounds (crossing our fingers), but still it's chemo and it sucks! So this blog is dedicated to how strong, amazing and loving my mother is. We all know she is going to make it through this because of how strong she is.

I always say, God doesn't give us anything we can't handle. I truly believe that. If my mother can get through the last round, she can get through this, and anything else - especially raising twins and an older brother! She has many great things to look forward to and be healthy for. God is just making sure she is in excellent condition :)

My parents are, of course, a big part of my life. They are the reason I would eventually like to go back to school to get a degree or nutrition certificate to be a certified nutritionist. It's really easy to adopt a healthy lifestyle and I want to be able to teach that to other people. My parents inspire me to do better things and I can only hope that I will make them proud in the process.

If you, a family member or someone you know is going through a hard trial in their life facing cancer, a tough pregnancy, a serious injury, loss of a close one etc, take a few moments out of your day to let them know that you are thinking about them and wish them well. Thoughts and prayers go a long way.

My Future Running Shoes

Anyone that knows me, knows that I like to run. Studies have proven that once you work out gear you are proud to wear then you are more willing to workout. Think about it: when was the last time you were so excited to put on the raggy, t-shirt, oversized shorts, old shoes and were excited about working out? That's what I thought. I actually LOVE putting on my workout gear and shoes and get out there and exercise. It's the best feeling in the world. I will talk anyone to the ground who says "you don't have to look in the mirror before you go running, you shouldn't care about what you look like." That's crap!

It's like when you get ready for work. You put your uniform on or your best suit and some make up on, look in the mirrow and you're ready. You're in that mindset of going to work. It's the same with working out. You get exercise gear that actually fits you well and you feel good in - you will be in the right mind set of actually wanting to exercise.

That is why this is the next thing on my purchasing list:


We went to Sports Authority this past weekend and I fell in love with these New Balance shoes. Click here for more info! They felt great with the right amount of support on the bottom. I do have running shoes right now, but they are shoes I wear for work too. When you buy running shoes, you need to wear them just for running. That's what these are for. AND, a portion of proceeds of these shoes benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer. Even better!

Next thing, buy some shoes or workout gear that a portion of the proceeds benefit research for endometiral (unterine) cancer, what my mother had and is now cancer-free and recovering GREAT!

Do yourself a favor: get rid of that 10 year old high school t-shirt, baggy shorts and old-school shoes and get gear you're proud to wear!

I know I will and don't forget to EAT HEALTHY!