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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Make Today Matter...
EAT HEALTHY
facts:
- Annual cost for chronic conditions and diseases is big $$$$:
$117 billion for obesity
$66 billion for high blood pressure
$432 billion for heart disease and strokes
$50 billion for weight-loss aids, diet foods, supplements, and weight-loss medications
- 79% likelihood exists that an overweight child will become an overweight adult.
- 75% of adults don't eat the recommended daily 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables.
- snack consumption by children has increased 300% from 20 years ago.
- 400,000 people die annually from poor eating habits & laziness
TAKE ACTION TODAY
If you suffer from or have a family history of any aforementioned chronic conditions or diseases, consult your family physician for dietary counseling
Here are some ideas to help
-Eat fewer foods with refined grains & sugars; reduce your intake of fatty foods; and eat smaller portions.
-Eat more dark green veggies, legumes, fruits, whole grains, low-fat milk, and lean meats.
-Eat slowly so that you will feel full before you have overeaten.
-Don't make food a reward
-Develop a routine and eat at similar times each day
-Drink Plenty of Water
-Limit snacking
Eat to live; don't live to eat
YOU MATTER
From the book
Every Monday Matters
by: Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Predict the unpredictable.
Make Today Matter.....
Prepare for an EMERGENCY
FACTS
-800 tornadoes are reported annually
-average path of a twister is 660 ft. wide and up to 50 miles long
-39 states are considered at risk for an earthquake
-46% of disaster deaths occur due to floods
-because of contamination, clean water is harder to find than food after a flood
-a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the speed reaches 74 mph
-September 11, 2001, will always be a reminder of the reality of terrorist attacks and the damage they can cause
TAKE ACTION TODAY
1. Develope a family communication plan by selecting a person outside your local area for everyone to call in case of an emergency
2. Ensure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone or phone card for calling the emergency
contact
3. Designte a primary and secondary meeting location
4. Create an emergency supply kit with a 3 day supply of basic items such as:
fresh water, food, first aid, towelettes, garbage bags, flash light w/extra batteries, local maps, a whistle, dust masks, tools, a can
opener, and cash. Check and rotate supplies every 6 months.
YOU MATTER
disasters are never planned, but they happen. Being prepared is the only thing you can do.
PREPARE TODAY....FOR ANY KIND OF TOMORROW
from the book Every Monday Matters
by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza
Make Today Matter.....
Prepare for an EMERGENCY
FACTS
-800 tornadoes are reported annually
-average path of a twister is 660 ft. wide and up to 50 miles long
-39 states are considered at risk for an earthquake
-46% of disaster deaths occur due to floods
-because of contamination, clean water is harder to find than food after a flood
-a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the speed reaches 74 mph
-September 11, 2001, will always be a reminder of the reality of terrorist attacks and the damage they can cause
TAKE ACTION TODAY
1. Develope a family communication plan by selecting a person outside your local area for everyone to call in case of an emergency
2. Ensure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone or phone card for calling the emergency
contact
3. Designte a primary and secondary meeting location
4. Create an emergency supply kit with a 3 day supply of basic items such as:
fresh water, food, first aid, towelettes, garbage bags, flash light w/extra batteries, local maps, a whistle, dust masks, tools, a can
opener, and cash. Check and rotate supplies every 6 months.
YOU MATTER
disasters are never planned, but they happen. Being prepared is the only thing you can do.
PREPARE TODAY....FOR ANY KIND OF TOMORROW
from the book Every Monday Matters
by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The Bride by Julie Garwood
Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Dream Man by Linda Howard
Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
McKenzie's Mountan by Linda Howard
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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