As we continue to spread heart disease awareness throughout February (National Heart Month), I think it’s important to recognize those women who are leading the charge to make heart health a priority. One of these amazing ladies (and my main inspiration behind the Helping Hearts bracelet in partnership with WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women With Heart Disease) is Kathy Kastan LCSW/MA Ed. On February 10th she receives one of the most prestigious honors: The Woman’s Day Red Dress Award…
Red Dress Ready Inspiration: Natasha Fleishman
Okay, so I’m frustrated… at myself. I have been trying, relentlessly, to pull up the clip of Fox Business News featuring the heart disease survivors, Natasha Fleishman and Eileen Drezcka, who were on to discuss their “Red Dress Ready” success by losing weight on Nutrisystem (I need to state that I don’t endorse Nutrisystem. They are working with my charity of choice, WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women With Heart Disease. I’m just for women being empowered and losing weight…
Red Dress Ready Lessons With Evan McCabe
An estimated 42 million American women are currently living with, or are at risk of heart disease — making it the #1 killer among women in this amazing country of ours. Also, obesity is a leading risk factor and 61% of American women are overweight and obese! In response to this rising health crisis, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease and Nutrisystem created the Getting Red Dress Ready campaign. The campaign challenged overweight women across America living…
Sexy in Red (February is American Heart Month)
I LOVE Valentine’s Day. I’m being totally honest when I say it’s not only the affection I get from my babe that I love about the holiday–it’s largely the symbolism surrounding the heart shape and the power of the color red that I love. Oh, how I dig the candy hearts, heart-shaped doilies, heart-boxed chocolates, and tiny hearts stitched on hand towels and children’s socks! (On a related note, don’t even get me started on how fun those Target dollar…
Sugar (Part 2): More Sugar = Less Burn
In Memphis where I live, a common southern saying (along with “bless her heart” which translates to “I really don’t like her and think she’s slow”) is “she’s sweet as sugar” or “she’s sweet as molasses.” Now these sweet sayings truly are compliments and when you receive them, “bat your lashes” and attempt your best southern drawl. BUT, remember they are referring to your disposition and not what you are consistently shoving in your mouth. If they are saying you…
