Theresa’s Take – Take Six

Yes, I went to see Tyler Perry’s new movie “Colored Girls.” In fact I can’t wait to buy it on DVD, so that I may watch it over and over again.  In spite of the negative publicity, I most appreciate the underlying theme of personal responsibility. The characters played by my girl Janet Jackson, and Phylicia Rashad consistently reminded the audience that each of us have some responsibility in our owe fate. Our choices equal our consequences.

I’ve been a “Colored Girl” for nearly 43 years, so I’ve had some experience with the issues Tyler Perry presented in the movie.  When is comes to obesity related diseases, such as type II diabetes and heart disease, Colored Girls have poorer outcomes. The Office of Minority Health reports that Colored Girls are the largest group of obese and overweight people than any other group. Why is that, you ask?  It is my belief that Colored Girls tend to take care of everybody and everything else, before we address our own well-being.  Secondly, we can wear excess weight well. I know colored girls size 4-34 who simply look good.  Prime examples in the media include Oprah, who can rock a size 8 or size 28 with pizzazz and grace. Jenifer Hudson is sporting that size 6 like nobody’s business, but was still turning heads when she was a size 16. Look at our local celebrity Lynette Adams, who has trimmed down right in front of the camera. Full size Lynette was just as lovely as little Lynette. I have clothes in my closet ranging in size from 6-20.  I’m going to donate those clothes size 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 this week.

In the past, I had all kinds of excuses for not taking better care of myself. I didn’t have enough time, not enough money, couldn’t muster up enough energy, and I didn’t want to mess up my hair. When I finally made my personal health a priority, I found that I was better able to handle other family responsibilities.

Colored Girls, it is a new year! I know that you are all busy. I’m busy too. However, we can accept the statistics as they are, and continue to lead the pack in obesity, or we can accept the responsibility to change. I’m asking you to make your health a priority and help me blow    those statistics away. Should you choose to do nothing, remember Janet Jackson’s words in the movie, “don’t be sorry” for the choices you make.

If you are short on time, make exercising a family event.  The YMCA has programs for all ages. You can bring Daddy, your teens, Nana (Silver Sneakers) and the newborn.  There is even babysitting available. If you are short on money, the YMCA has financial assistance for memberships and programs. If you are short on energy, start working out. You will see an increase in your energy level. As for hair, I’ve tried wigs, braids and weave. My Remi-Goddess Yaki sewn-in weave has held up the best for working out, my professional life, as well as church and social events.

Ladies, Gents and Janet Jackson wannabes, until next time, let your choices equate to better health for you and yours.

Our Blog, in review.

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is doing awesome!.

Crunchy numbers

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has 296 steps to reach the top. This blog was viewed about 1,000 times in 2010. If those were steps, it would have climbed the Leaning Tower of Pisa 3 times

In 2010, there were 7 new posts, not bad for the first year! There were 13 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 1mb. That’s about a picture per month.

The busiest day of the year was October 27th with 84 views. The most popular post that day was Theresa’s Take – “Biography”.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were rochesterymca.org, facebook.com, mail.yahoo.com, twitter.com, and linkedin.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for theresa bowick, ymca blog theresa bowick, theresa lou bowick, ymca rochester blog, and theresa bowick ymca blog.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

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Theresa’s Take – “Biography” October 2010
2 comments

2

Theresa’s Take – “A YMCA Member’s Blog on Personal Training” October 2010
1 comment and 1 Like on WordPress.com,

3

Theresa’s Take – “Take 2” October 2010
2 comments and 1 Like on WordPress.com,

4

About October 2010

5

Theresa’s Take – “The Third Take” November 2010