An Educational Moment

While I am not the perfect specimen of fitness, I do try to lead a somewhat healthy lifestyle. Having worked in cardiology for nearly 12 years, I know the benefits of living a heart-healthy lifestyle. Heart disease is the number one cause of death amongst women and more often than not, it's a silent killer. Most women don't ever think to get a cardiology work-up and therefore have no clue that they could be suffering from heart disease which can easily be corrected with diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and sometimes moderate medication regimes.

Whole Foods Markets has entered the world of health education by starting their Heart Health podcast. I think it's wonderful that a grocery store is stepping to the plate and attempting to educate consumers on the dangers of heart disease as well as providing greatly needed information on what can be done to prevent heart disease. Please follow the above link and check for further information regarding this podcast. Become educated and aware and realize that we as women owe it to ourselves to learn as much as possible about this disease that can be beat!

Happy Whatever Day

While I don't celebrate Valentine's Day (primarily because I never get anything on this day and never have the privilege of gazing at a dozen long stemmed roses or a new piece of jewelry or even a romantic sappy card) I sincerely hope that those of you who happen to love the day, have a very wonderful day. For those of you who are in the same boat as myself, then I hope you have a wonderful February 14th and that maybe next year you and I will both stand a chance at being able to be a participant in the day's romantic gestures.

Cruising...

One of my favorite forms of exercise is bike riding. Now mind you, I'm no Lance Armstrong. I don't get into the deep down nitty gritty of biking. I like to ride a bike for the relaxation of it. I also get the benefit of exercise while I'm relaxing. For these reasons, I'd love the style of cruiser bikes. I can choose from either multi-speed or single speed. Frankly, for me, one speed is just enough. I don't need 10 speeds or 3 speeds. I just want to pedal and go. Being in Florida, we have the perfect weather for bike riding (well most of the time). However, this is going to be much different when I move to the Netherlands in a few months. Now mind you, the Netherlands is THE BIKE capital of the world however I don't think my beach cruiser bike would fit into the fast pace biking rituals of the dutch system. The Dutch people are extremely serious about bike riding. It's not a fitness routine for them. It's transportation. It's a daily necessity. They have entire parking garages that are just for bikes. But I digress.

I'd still like to have a bike to keep here for when I'm back visiting the family. It would give me something to do when I'm with the niece and the nephews. They love to get on their bikes and just ride off into the sunset. I can't think of a better way to spend time with them then all four of us just pedaling away.

Pass the Puffs Plus Please

Well 2008 has not been friendly to me so far. I've been plagued with a delightful cold that seems to be the gift that just keeps on giving. I keep trying to work on a fitness regime but I've not made it that far yet. YET. It will happen. Once I can finally breathe again, I will be getting out there and trying to tone up some of this winter build-up that I've accumulated. I love me and I love my body but I'll love it a wee bit more when there is a touch of tone and definition to it. All in good time. All in good time.