I was just at an airport waiting patiently for my ride to pull up in passenger pick-up. Two guys, one a traffic enforcement officer and another a motorist waiting for his passenger. These two guys started yelling at the top of their lungs hurling every swear word and insult at each other imaginable. The traffic cop wanted him to move his car. The driver had his passenger literally walking down … [Read more...]
Raise A Hand For Health
December 20, 2010 by
I ask parents to raise their hands if they want their kids to be Lawyers, Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Scientists, Senior Managers, CEO's, etc.... They ALL raise their hands. Then I ask them if it was all worth it if their child has a Heart Attack at 45 years old? My Point- Parents need to get involved and demand that funding continue in ALL health and physical education programs. For the most … [Read more...]
Lunch With Open-Hearts
December 18, 2010 by
Today I attended the annual Holiday Lunch with the Mended Hearts Chapter of Las Vegas. There were about 33 fellow survivors in attendance along with some friends and family. One thing’s for sure, these folks take nothing for granted and cherish life’s everyday pleasures. After Heart Surgery or Cardiac Intervention such as Pacemakers, Stents, Angioplasty, etc… Many people go through a depression … [Read more...]
Imagination = Infinity!
December 17, 2010 by
I just watched the movie ELF with Will Ferrell as Buddy the ELF. This movie inspires me to believe that anything is possible. We limit ourselves too often by listening to what others tell us we can or can’t do, or more importantly what they believe is possible or impossible. Belief, Magic, Hope, Faith, and the possibilities of infinity abound. Imagination = Infinity! Believe in yourself! Did … [Read more...]
The Leading Cause Of The Leading Cause?
December 13, 2010 by
Heart Disease remains the leading causes of death in the US. Obesity is an epidemic. Obesity is a leading contributor and cause of Cardiovascular Disease. It’s a well-known risk factor. If Obesity is the most preventable of all the diseases, why are we having such a hard time doing something about it? – Keith OutrunningMyShadow.com … [Read more...]
A Very Bad Trend – Reality Hits
December 11, 2010 by
Americans born today have a greater chance of not living as long as their parents. The CDC Center for Disease Control released new data that indicates that life expectancy has fallen. Although it’s different for men, women, and minorities, the fact that it has declined is alarming. A couple of the key trends noted in this report are that stroke has dropped to the 4th leading cause of death. … [Read more...]
Sitting To Lose Weight? What’s Your BMR?
December 10, 2010 by
OK, OK, When is enough, enough? What would you do if you were told you can't exercise? The doctor just told me that I couldn’t exert myself until the first of the year. He said no more physical exertion such as treadmill, cardio, or heavy weightlifting until at least January 1. I just had this biopsy on my bladder and it turns out I tried doing a little too much too soon. (you can read my … [Read more...]
Are You “Dying” For A Piece Of Cake?
December 8, 2010 by
Have you ever said that you’re dying for a certain type of food or treat? I sure have. What I didn’t realize over all the years was that I was contributing to an early death when I took each bite. My heart and overall health were being sabotaged with every over-indulgence. We should always strive for nutritional balance in our lives and we each need to decide at what point is that “little … [Read more...]
An Appointment Your Heart Can’t Miss
December 5, 2010 by
We get so busy during the holidays. It seems that we have twice as much to do in half the time it takes to do it. Our Stress levels rise. Many will turn to food; others will come in the front door and plop down on the couch. Believe me, I’ve been there. In fact, I used to plop down, overeat and then tell myself how tired I was and not necessarily in that order. We need to manage our time better. … [Read more...]
THE WALLS
December 3, 2010 by
After a speech I recently delivered someone asked me what I meant when I spoke of “The Walls”. The walls that I was talking about were referring to my "layers of fat" my obesity. I probably didn't articulate that well during that speech but it’s a heavy subject (no pun intended). I was limited on time and couldn’t expand on every detail. I often get asked in interviews or during Q&A after … [Read more...]