- Share This Post
- 0
- submit
- 3
-
Sparkle (0)
How many times in the course of a day do you put yourself first? Let's face it, women have a lot of trouble doing that. Somewhere along the line we became convinced that putting ourselves first was taboo, and rather than see the benefits of taking time for ourselves, we instead chose to feel guilty about it. In the long-run this type of behavior can catch up with us in the form of poor health, chronic illness, and even cancer.
The American Cancer Society wants us to stop ignoring ourselves, and start caring about ourselves and our health. But that's easier said than done. To help, they've launched the Choose You campaign, and it's all about helping us keep our individual commitments to healthy living.
So...What is the Choose You campaign all about?
Choose You is a movement created by the American Cancer Society that encourages women to put their own health first in the fight against cancer. The movement challenges women to make healthier choices, and supports them in their commitment to eat right, get active, quit smoking and get regular health checks.
The Choose You Movement shines a light on a hidden issue: that while one in three American women will get cancer in her lifetime, about 50% of cancer deaths could be prevented if more emphasis were placed on early detection and healthier lifestyles including maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise and avoiding tobacco.
Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey's Anatomy, is the official ambassador for the Choose You campaign...
Would you like to know how you can get started? It's easy and fun, here's what you do...
First Step - You choose your commitment.
You can choose to Eat Right...
You know how important it is to eat right. But did you know that poor diets and sedentary lifestyles are the most significant contributors to cancer risk?
Make a Choose You commitment to healthy eating now. We'll help you get started with informative articles and useful tools. Then, we'll provide all the support you need to stay motivated—every step of the way.
You can choose to Get Active...
If you're like most women, finding time to exercise can be a challenge. But a little can go a long way. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, just 30 minutes (though 45 to 65 is even better ...) of moderate physical exercise five days a week can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, even diabetes.
Make a Choose You commitment now to get active and get a special offer from Exercise TV. We'll get you started with helpful articles and useful tools that make it easier to fit exercise into your busy schedule. Then, we'll provide all the support you need to stay motivated—every step of the way.
You can choose to Quit Smoking...
We all know why it's so important to quit smoking: it causes one in 5 deaths in the United States, and myriad health problems. But knowing that doesn't make it any easier to stop. If you're like a lot of smokers, you've even experienced several false starts—leaving you demoralized.
Make a Choose You commitment now—and we'll help you stop smoking for good. We'll get you started with informative articles and useful tools like our Quit for Life program. Then we'll provide the support you need to stick to your goals, and finally kick that habit.
You can choose to get Regular Health Checks...
Prevention and early detection are two of the most powerful tools you have when it comes to your health. But with all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to forget about scheduling those appointments or screenings.
Make a Choose You commitment now to get frequent health checks. We'll get you started with informative articles and useful tools. Then, we'll provide you with the support you need to make physicals, mammograms and colonoscopies a regular part of your yearly health regimen.
