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        Empower the Community

 


 

                           

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                                                 Word of the Month:  "HOPE"

              Heart Healthy  Recipe

           https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-avocado-shrimp-spinach-and-mango-salad

              Staying  Motivated for Fitness  : " Just move more"   

          https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

              Stress Management :  "Take a walk in nature"

            https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                                            Word of the Month:  LOVE

Heart Healthy Recipe

https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-turkey-avocado-lettuce-tacos

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness  : "Park and Go"                                                                            

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

Managing Stress:   Meditate or practice yoga

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                                 Word of the Month: CREATE

Heart Healthy Recipe: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-grilled-jerk-chicken-sandwich

Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  Exercise attire

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

Managing Stress: Try knitting, making jewelry , etc..

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                 Word of the Month: PEACE

Heart Healthy Recipe:

 https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-walnut-whole-wheat-pancakes

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  "Set a goal"      

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active                                                   

 

Managing Stress:   "Go for a run or bike ride"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

 

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                                     Word of the Month:  EMBRACE

Heart Healthy Recipe

https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-garden-salad-with-pesto-vinaigrette

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  "Timing is everything"                                                   

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

Managing Stress:  "Play with your kids or pets – outdoors if possible"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                               Word of the Month: CELEBRATE

  Heart Healthy Recipe

 https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-southwestern-sloppy-joes

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  "Just dance"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

  Managing Stress:  "Meet a friend for coffee or a meal"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                 Word of the Month: Joy

 Heart Healthy Recipe

 

https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-grilled-pork-and-veggies-with-lemon

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  

"Gardening, lawn mowing and yard work are a great way to get active outdoors".

                

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

  Managing Stress:  Play a favorite sport like golf, tennis, or basketball

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                      Word of the Month: INSPIRE

Heart Healthy Recipe:

 https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-hearty-and-heart-healthy-potato-soup

 

Staying  Motivated for Fitness: "Tune into fitness during TV time"                               https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

Managing Stress:  "Play a favorite sport like golf, tennis, or basketball"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                        Word of the Month: DREAM

 Heart Healthy Recipe:https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-oven-roasted-salmon-with-avocado-citrus-salsa

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness:   "Stay active when you travel"                           

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

 Managing Stress: "Work on a scrapbook or photo album to focus on good memories"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                  Word of the Month: FAITH

 Heart Healthy Recipe: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-grilled-georgia-peaches-with-honey-mint-and-yogurt

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  "Get active for a cause"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

 Managing Stress:  "Listen to music or watch an inspiring performance"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

 

 

 

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                          Word of the Month:  KINDNESS

  Heart Healthy Recipe

https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-crispy-southwest-home-fries-with-fresh-fruit-salsa

 

  Staying  Motivated for Fitness:  " Do what you love"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 

  Managing Stress:    Make art -- draw, color, paint, or play a musical instrument.

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

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                                     Word of the Month:  BELIEVE

 Heart Healthy Recipe

https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-crispy-southwest-home-fries-with-fresh-fruit-salsa

 

 Staying  Motivated for Fitness: " Regular physical activity can help you manage stress, sleep better and have more energy"

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/daily-tips-to-help-keep-your-family-active

 Managing Stress: Work in the garden or do a home improvement project

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress

* Photo Credit: Red Hearts: aJg*

 

 

PASSION PROJECT

In 2013, I created a collage of hearts for the purpose of honoring every person affected by heart disease and celebrate my recovery from four surgeries. I share the beautiful hearts  with area hospitals to bring encouragement to adult and pediatric heart patients.  To date more than one thousand collages have been decorated each February by schools, nonprofit groups and churches to represent what they’ve learned about heart health.

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