New Stroke Risk Factors For Women

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Coco

Life-Saving News For Valentine’s Day

Last Friday I observed Go Red For Women Day by wearing red to promote awareness of the risks of heart disease and stroke in women. (You can learn more about Go Red For Women in my Blog Your Heart Out post.) Whether by coincidence or good planning, the Washington Post had this headline on the same day:

New Stroke Risk Factors For Women

According to the Washington Post article, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have issued new guidelines aimed at preventing strokes in women that focus on blood pressure and other risk factors unique to women, such as hormonal birth control drugs, hormone replacement therapy, and gestational diabetes. Continue reading →

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Reebok ZQuick Running Shoes Review

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Coco

My ZRated Run

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Reebok.

I was so excited when I was invited to review the new Reebok ZQuick running shoes through FitFluential LLC. I mean, what runner doesn’t want to be “unnaturally quick”? When I opened the FedEx box, I was surprised to find the shoes tucked inside this reusable tote bag instead of a shoe box.

Reebok Experience Unnatural Quickness

 I think I just found my new spinning gear bag! 

I really love the color–but if you don’t there are lots more to choose from. 😉

Reebok ZQuick Shoes

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No More Buying Cigarettes At CVS

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Coco

Why I Appreciate The CVS/pharmacy Decision

By now I’m sure you’ve all heard the news–CVS/pharmacy has decided to stop selling tobacco products by October 1 of this year.

No More Buying Cigarettes At CVS

As someone who is interested in promoting health and fitness, this was welcome news to me. As someone who bought her first pack of cigarettes at her neighborhood CVS store, the news hit close to home. Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek At The New Reebok ZQuick Shoes

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Coco

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This week I’ve been battling the winter doldrums. Like much of the country, it’s been colder than usual where I live, and I am getting tired of either bundling up for a run or slogging along on the treadmill–and it’s only February! But Reebok has some new shoes that are getting me excited about running indoors or out–their new Reebok ZQuick shoes.  Continue reading →

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WYCWYC Coast To Coast

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Coco

Taking 10,000 Steps Over 2400 Miles

I hope you have heard about the #WYCWYC movement started by Roni Noone and championed by Carla Birnberg. The WYCWYC website explains it this way:

Born from a longing to end perfectionist tendencies and the “start tomorrow” mindset, the #wycwyc movement reminds us doing what we can when we can is enough. There is no starting over, no magic day of the week, no throwing away the day. By doing what we can when we can we will reach our goals.

Doing something is ALWAYS better than doing nothing and Incremental shifts add up to change over time.

I took this WYCWYC message to heart when I had to spend last Saturday getting home from my business trip to California.  Continue reading →

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