THOSE WHO INSPIRE ...
                Carol Burke

In this regular feature THRIVE! will focus on one local resident's journey into self-discovery and improvement.

A radiant Carol Burke with her grandchildren

Carol Burke is known for her dedication as a music and computer science teacher in Lorain City schools for 31 years.
 
Anyone who knows Carol is acutely aware that she has a zeal to get things done and get them done right. Since retiring in 2010, she has devoted her considerable management skills as a volunteer for the Wellington Kiwanis, the Wellington Farmers’ Market and, most recently, THRIVE! Southern Lorain County.
 
Family History of Cancer and Heart Disease
In late 2015, Carol’s physician warned her that, because of her family’s history of heart disease and cancer, she had to lower her Body Mass Index (BMI), which measures body fat based on weight in relation to one’s height.
 
In her 60s, Carol wasn’t obese per se, but she was overweight. The doctor advised Carol that if she didn’t do something about her weight she would put her on statins, a class of drugs that helps lower cholesterol to prevent heart attacks and stroke.  
 
But headstrong Carol refused; she wanted no part of a life on meds.
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Real Tips From Real People

"To help lose weight, I go to Miracle Noodles and Miracle Rice as substitutes for carbohydrate-laden foods. They're gluten-free and soy-free, with virtually no calories!" - Jenny A.
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​"What motivated me to lose weight and get in shape was to place mirrors all over my bedroom and walk around with no clothes on. There's nothing like seeing yourself in the raw to kick-start a fitness regime. (I live alone, by the way.)" - Maggie S.

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“Librarian’s Corner: Best Reads and Views on Health and Fitness"

Monthly book and DVD recommendations by Janet L. Hollingsworth, MLIS, Director, Herrick Memorial Library, Wellington. They're all at the Library!

Adult Books
•“52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You,” by Brett Blumenthal
• “New Functional Training for Sports,” by Michael Boyle
 
Cookbooks
•“The Complete Arthritis Health, Diet Guide and Cookbook,” by Kim Arrey
•“500 Heart-Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes,” by Dick Logue
 
DVDs
• “Rodney Yee's Complete Yoga for Beginners”
• “Jennifer Gianni's Fusion Pilates for Pregnancy”

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Helpful Resources

Aren't we lucky? Lorain County offers so many resources ​to help us all live better!

Lorain County Service Agencies

​(The list is alphabetical according
to type of services)​
AGING SERVICES
Friends of Senior Citizens
44627 State Route 18
Wellington, OH 44090-9412
440/724-3804, tel. or
440/647-2113
 
Lorain County Office on Aging 
THRIVE! Partner
MAIN OFFICE – Elyria
320 North Gateway Blvd, 2nd Floor
Elyria, OH 44035
440/326-4800, tel.
440/244-6261, ext. 4800
 
Wellington Branch
115 Willard Memorial Square
Wellington, OH 44090
440/647-0777 (direct line)
440/647-4626, tel.
 
DIABETES PREVENTION
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
​THRIVE! Partner and
Lead Agency
Diabetes Prevention Program
440/574-0580, tel.
419/438-7345 (to register
for classes)

FOR MORE RESOURCES, CLICK HERE!

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