“It’s been a long time…I shouldn’t have left you without a dope beat to step to.” LOL. So let me start this entry by apologizing to everyone for not keeping you guys in the dark for a few weeks. Everyone has been super busy with the school year starting, trying to soak up the last few weeks of summer and new jobs (Congrats Millz). But we’re back in full effect and I will make it a point to update more often from this point forward.
So how was the challenge guys? Did anyone try or complete it? I probably got in 28 out of 30 days and honestly it was fairly easy to get in the 30 minutes each day. They say habits can be created or broken in 30 days, I wouldn’t say all that. It was and still is a struggle to find the motivation to get that exercise in on days when I’m just not in the mood. Either way I will say that I noticed a change in my energy level and my endurance so now I just have to keep the momentum going.
On the weight loss:
So at my last doctor’s appointment I was down 57 pounds from the point when I started this journey. I didn’t necessarily set goals but I am approximately 15 pounds away from my high school weight. That will be a remarkable and probably slightly emotional milestone to reach. So I’m officially setting that as my first weight loss goal. I have a second goal in mind, but I’m going to hold on to that until I reach the first. One step at a time.
Whats next:
AIDS Walk Philly. We’re going to all get together and walk this 5k then perhaps grab a late lunch. Do you want to join us? If so hit me up for details. If not, but you want to contribute feel free to hit the link below and donate whatever you can. Every dollar counts and in case you didn’t know here are some facts about the continuous spread of HIV/AIDS.
· There are an estimated 30,000 people living with HIV in the Greater Philadelphia Region (Philadelphia Department of Health)
· The HIV infection rate in Philadelphia is 5 times greater than the National Average
· 1 in 5 people infected with HIV don’t know it
· According to the most recent data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the UN Report on AIDS, there are an estimated 1.2 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. – the highest level ever.
· Estimates suggest that at least half of all new HIV infections in the U.S. are among those younger than 25, and that the majority of young people are infected sexually.
· Approximately 25-30% of people infected with HIV do not know it.
· About half of the 1.2 million people living with HIV in the U.S. are not receiving medical care.
