October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer, unfortunately, is alive and well and affecting the lives of millions of women. This year, Breast Cancer Awareness month means even more to me. I lost a friend earlier this year. I don't believe she had to die. But that's a long story, the bottom line of which is: be proactive about your health. Be VERY proactive. Don't settle for a half-assed answer if it doesnt seem right, even if the person giving it to you has "M.D." behind their name.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, my gym does a team challenge. I am taking this challenge seriously and am trying to exercise two hour a day for as many days as I can this month.
The challenge ends with the Race For The Cure. I have signed up for it. I'm nervous to tackle something new, but excited to face the challenge in memory of Elison.
I am also unashamedly asking for donations. If you want to help fight this nasty disease, please go to: http://www.komenaustin.org/goto/gingint
Thank you!
Hello. I am a university professor who is conducting research on WEIGHT LOSS BLOGGERS AND THE ROLE BLOGGING HAS PLAYED IN THE BLOGGER’S WEIGHT LOSS.
ReplyDeleteAs you may be aware, a lot of research has been done over the years on weight loss but very little has been done on blogging and weight loss. I hope you will help me remedy this.
I have chosen you as a potential research participant because you have a weight loss blog, have a weight loss goal of 100 pounds or more, and have been blogging for at least three months.
If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete a survey that I will email you. Your answers will be completely confidential and I will use a pseudonym of your choice in the final study.
I have an information sheet about the study I would be happy to share with you. Please email me at aldridga@nsuok.edu if you would like to take a look at it.
Thank you for your time and best of luck to you on your weight loss journey.
Sincerely,
Amy Aldridge Sanford, PhD
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK