A Lifestyle Change was in Order

M. Celeste invited me to walk/jog with S.T.A.R.S. this past summer. I came 3 Saturdays and became a member. Everyone has been very supportive.One Saturday, Mit asked if l could ride to Chicago with her. She suggested that l participate but l was apprehensive, however, l walked/jogged anyway. I've been addicted every since.

I work with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Hospice clients which can be emotional. Fitness alleviates my stress, anxiety and frustrations and replenishes my vessel. I've lost, gained and maintained for several months only to gain it all back. It had caused depression and l began to shy away to things of importance.

My Doctor wanted to start a script for high cholesterol, diabetes and increase BP med. A lifestyle change was in order....stat. I began with exercising and drinking smoothies. Shortly, then after l started with a personal trainer which lead to boot camp and running. I've lost 40 lbs., cholesterol has decreased by 18 points and my A1C is in a normal range.

Exercising whether it's running, swimming or strength training; it enhances my mood. Physical activity is a necessity while striving to be fit for life.

Thank you,
Dawn A. Davis
S.T.A.R.S. MEMBER 
2016

SUPERMOM TO THE RESCUE

Have you ever wondered how you keep going in the midst of trials and tribulations? How you are still able to stand tall when everything around you is crumbling to pieces? Is it grace? Is it favor? Are you better than the mom who has fallen apart? Are you better than the mom who has given up? I think NOT!

SOLIDARITY, MY SISTER!

As we look toward a new year that is swiftly approaching we are calling on each sister to unite and lift one another up. No woman is strong on an island. No one hears her cry, but there is strength in numbers. There is force when we bind together and come against the enemy. The enemy may be your job, your bills, your health regimen that continues to beat you over the head (uuughhh!), it may be the mom who seems to have it altogether. (you know that is not your enemy, right?)

What enemy will you DECLARE TO DEFEAT IN 2017? VICTORY IS YOURS! PULL OUT THAT SUPER HEROINE CAPE, PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES AND LET'S GET TO WORK! Turn on your favorite girl power anthem song (because you know we can't do it without our power music) and let's KILL IT! We got this! There is strength in NUMBERS! WHO IS WITH ME!?!?!


Don't Leave Me Alone Out Here On this ISLAND! Where my GIRLS at?

The STROKE didn't STOP ME!

There were times when I could walk/run  during scheduled times.  With work and you all being on the other side of town makes it hard.  But I don’t stop meeting the S.T.A.R.S goal and what we stand for.  Between Zumba and walking at work (stairs are killing me J) I’m still doing what I can to represent S.T.A.R.S. 

Who else but God would have made it possible for a person like me to be at death's door with a stroke , paralyzed, battling Ulcerative Colitis,