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by Melanie 3. February 2010 09:29
GO RED!!!!   Hi!    I hope this note finds everyone healthy!  I am here to say hello and to remind everyone that February is all about being heart healthy!   Friday, Feb. 5th is NATIONAL GO RED DAY and the American Heart Association has events going on in many plac... [More]

“Tis the season”

by Melanie 13. November 2009 10:21
The holidays are close and I often hear that it’s a tough time of year to ‘diet’, to ‘be/stay healthy’, to ‘take care of myself’…but don’t we say/hear that all year??   These are the times that we need to work on and to learn how to ta... [More]

Oldies but goodies!

by Melanie 26. October 2009 09:45
I can’t believe it’s October!  We change the clocks the day after Halloween….which means it’ll get darker earlier and no walking outside after work!  So, it’s time to find something else to do, and I did!     Remember way back when, when man... [More]

Thank you and doctors orders…..

by Melanie 7. October 2009 14:59
First, I want to say THANK YOU to all those who came by to see Lisa and Michelle from the American Heart Association at our health fair today!  I’d also like to thank those who let me know they signed up for the GO RED BETTER U Program!  I’d love to hear how you make out..send ... [More]

12 weeks down…a healthy lifetime to go!

by Melanie 28. September 2009 09:38
I did it!!!!  I completed the 12 –week Better U Program!   And, I enjoyed it so much, I’m doing it again!  Why you ask?  Because becoming healthier isn’t something you do for 12 weeks or 6 months or a year….it’s a life-style and one I plan to c... [More]

Timing is EVERYTHING!

by Melanie 16. September 2009 15:41
Being healthy isn’t just about diet and exercise.  I had something happen yesterday that reminded me of that.   I was supposed to go directly from work to meet my friend, Cindy, and head into town for an event planning ‘event’.  For some reason, I decided to lea... [More]

My mother always told me to share!

by Melanie 11. September 2009 10:07
Since beginning the Better U Program, I have come across lots of great information and have had some fun and interesting opportunities/experiences.  There is SO much available!  I thought I’d share!  I may be repeating myself, but it’s your health!!  What could be mor... [More]

Commitment to a BETTER ME!

by Melanie 28. August 2009 12:27
Hi!    As of this week I have completed through Week 9  on the Better U Program with 3 weeks left to go.  The time just flies!  But, that won’t be the end.  I plan to continue with my commitment to ‘me’ to keep doing whatever it takes for me to cont... [More]

Charity begins...at the supermarket!

by Melanie 14. August 2009 11:40
Yesterday, I went to the grocery store, and as I checked out, there was a mom behind me with her two little kids.  One looked about 3 years old and he was busy trying to decide which candy bar he wanted, and the other, maybe a year old, was about to climb out of the carriage while mom... [More]

WALK THE WALK….

by Melanie 31. July 2009 12:08
I can’t believe I’m already halfway through the 12 weeks!  It’s been an interesting journey so far and a lot of fun.  I’ve learned a lot on how to be healthier as well as a lot about myself!  I’ve talked with and have met a lot of people – some I kn... [More]

About the Author

Hi…My name is Melanie. I am a vibrant 50-year-young woman living in Southeastern Massachusetts near my two grown children. I have worked at Ocean Spray’s cooperative headquarters for four years. I Go Red for my mother, my sisters, my daughter, and for me. [more]

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