Inspiration

Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.

Euripides

The Key To Weight Loss Is......

Did you know that losing weight is more about the foods you consume than it is the intensity of your workouts? It's remarkable and refreshing news!

So I went in for an initial consultation at my local gym because I want to get back in shape for personal reasons, promotion of healthy living and for the competitive fitness arena. The personal trainer told me that I needed to undergo an evaluation of my current fitness and began to ask me what my fitness goals where. After telling him that I wished to be a competitive figure athlete and increase my overall health, considering my husband and I will be starting our family shortly, he shared a shocking dynamic to weight loss and toning diet approach with me.

It looked like this :
Losing 30-50 lbs           60-75% Diet                15-30% Exercise         10%  Commitment
                                  No processed foods      30 min Mid-intensity     3 week+ dedication  
                                  X Sugars, white rice

Then I started looking into the Paleo Diet option, which incorporates more raw natural foods that our bodies are derived from and thrive more efficiently using coupled with exercise. The foods that are recommended also spark overall healthy choices, which removes the disease plagued regimen of the foods we consume today due to the manner in which we prepare the foods and the high intake of the processed foods so readily available to us and grossly marketed as "the convenient good food".

There is a saying out there that, "If it were easy everyone would be doing it", holds true in this circumstance. Fast food is the easy wrong choice along a road to sedentary lifestyle patterns and stagnation to personal goals followed by quitting due to no results. It takes a determined population to step out on health and wellness believing and driven to make a stand and do the opposite of the norm, by choosing to do something challenging to achieve greater results in a short time frame. 

Everything you need to know is found here  on the Paleo Diet plan. 

Your renewed health and strength is so worth it!

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Are You National Preparedness Month Committed?

In addition to Labor Day festivities, September is National Preparedness Month. This year's theme is 

"Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare"

Disasters are never planned, however, we should plan for disasters and unpredictable emergency always. The Ready.gov campaign for this month and each coming year, is structured to designate a week towards preparation which culminates in the ultimate plan to activate at the alert of any disaster, evacuation, flood, fire, tornado, or pandemic outbreak.

Week Two: Knowing How To Plan for Specific Needs Before A Disaster

     ~Here are two links to help families, businesses, organizations and communities~

• Prepare for Emergencies Now---People with Disabilities Guide
• Prepare for Emergencies Now---Pet Owners Guide

Week Three: How To Build An Emergency Kit

   ~Here is a link to help everyone put together business kits, auto kits and home kits~

• How to Build An Emergency Kit

For more details on disaster awareness and preparation for special population, visit www.ready.gov/september 

Stay tuned for the weekly preparedness news......

CPR in Schools: The Edmund Kuempel Act

In an effort to make a difference in saving lives, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into law the HB 897, which was later renamed Edmund Kuempel Act June 2013.
 The Act requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation instruction for students in grades 7 through 12 for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. The instruction may be provided as a part of the health education program or a general knowledge course at least once before graduation. The training must be in accordance with the American Heart Association using nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for emergency CPR which incorporates psychomotor skills "hands-on," to support the training.
   Texas may immediately begin implementing this new standard in school districts all around, helping America double or even triple the chances of survival for those suffering from heart disease or an emergency heart attack. Please take a few moments to review the two options for initiating the "CPR in Schools Initiative" in your district this New School Year, and call us to schedule a 15-minute decision making meeting with your health education coordinator and principal today.

Option One                                                                    Option Two
Facilitated Training  (40 minutes)                                     Self-paced, Video Training (30 minutes)

10 Manikin Training Kit (inflatable)                                 10 Manikin Training Kit (inflatable)
30 minute Training Video                                                30 minute Training Video
American Heart Association Instructor
with real world experience and training

The life you save may be your own. Get your kit and train your students in an assembly, in health education classes, or in small groups at a time. Let us help guide you through the process by calling 281-893-0060 or email us info@encorecpr.com when you've made your decision.

Eye Injury Prevention Month

   During the summer months, there are a lot of moving pieces when scheduling flights, packing, and attending summer camp, family vacation and more importantly...firework theatrical productions.  Imagine all these variants, coupled with the entire extended family, co-located in the same central time period for longer stents than any average school day..............DANGER!

   So parents and young adults (in charge of minors), please ensure that all tasks take into consideration eye injury hazards.Keep sharp objects out of reach, toddler-proof sharp edges such as on the tables, keep sharp pens and pencils up high and always keep a bottle of water near to flush the eyes or any irritants that may get into the eyes. Keep dangerous liquids and cleaning products locked away and out of reach, as they may be poisonous and/or toxic if ingested or consumed into the human body.

---Excerpt from Blindness and Eye Injury, Law Offices of Kevin Krist  (Houston,TX)----

While the majority of cases of legal blindness are caused by eye disease, an estimated 4 percent of individuals who are blind suffered their vision impairment as a result of trauma or injury to the eye. The American Academy of Ophthalmology compiled statistics on eye injuries and vision impairment from 2004 to 2008 and determined that an estimated 2.5 million eye injuries occur each year, causing 50,000 people annually to lose all or part of their vision.

Causes of Eye Injuries and Blindness

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has provided detailed information on common causes of eye injuries, as well as facts and figures on what age groups are the most at risk of suffering an injury to the eye that causes vision impairment. According to figures collected from 2004 to 2008:

• 44.1 percent of reported eye injuries happen in the home.
• 14.7 percent of eye injuries happen during sports and recreational activities.
• 15.6 percent of eye injuries occur in a work environment.
• 11.4 percent of eye injuries happen as a result of motor vehicle accidents.
• 14.2 percent of eye injuries occur on farms, at schools or in other unspecified locations.

These eye injuries can be caused by projectiles or flying objects; blunt objects such as construction tools; fingers, fists or body parts; or sharp objects such as wood splinters or glass shards. In a vehicle accident, not only can flying debris damage the eyes, but the airbag itself can also cause eye injuries. Chemical burns or exposure to toxins can also result in damage to the eye, especially in work or industrial environments. Fireworks are the cause of 1,500 eye injuries each year.

  Let's help Houston keep the statistics low this year and our family members safe. Stay Safe and remember to protect your eyes  by wearing safety goggles during rigorous sporting events like racquetball, paint ball and rock climbing.

Healthy regards,

Yolanda Williams

Blaklight Run

Date

Start: Saturday, July 12, 2014

Address

Reliant Stadium Reliant Pkwy
Houston , TX 77054

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, July 12, 2014