Go Red For Women

The American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red this Friday, February 3 to raise awareness of the toll that heart disease takes on the population, particularly women.

One of the things that hit me recently was the fact that everybody is so afraid to walk anywhere.  Why? A few weeks ago, I went to a friends house about 1 mile away from my own house.  We were going to have drinks, so I figured I would walk so I didn't have to worry about driving...

I've met many wonderful people on my journey so far.   It started with all the wonderful medical staff that tested me to make sure I was healthy enough to participate in the Go Red For Women Challenge.  I had never had my blood pressure taken through my ankles, but  learned that it was important to see if I had any blockage in my lower extremities.  Here's how it works and why.

Some people know I smoke, not many.  For many of you, it's probably a surprise.  It felt a little weird to admit it in print for the first time on B105's New Year's resolutions, but if I'm going to quit, I need to get the ball rolling...

Take that step, come on, take it....I'll help you.  While you are distracted by your fear of failure in the program, your body will begin the transformation.  Before you know it, you'll begin to notice things....little things, but you'll notice.   Then, your mind will begin focusing on the changes your body and now, your attitude has gone through, during your 8 week heart health makeover.  Fear of