“Its none of your business what other people think of you. Life’s too short and your heart health is too important to worry about nonsense from others. Instead, use that energy to improve your own health and wellness.” – Keith … [Read more...]
Make Today Your Tomorrow
May 14, 2010 by
“Do you want to have a healthier heart, exercise more, eat better? Are you putting it off for tomorrow? Think to yourself "If Not Today, Then When?" It needs to start now.” - Keith … [Read more...]
Is Your Path Paved?
May 11, 2010 by
“As far as seeing the path, I’m still trying to figure out what's next and make the right decisions. You see my path isn't paved all the way. I'm paving it myself as I move forward. I will always be fighting Heart Disease and Obesity in my own life. Each day brings new rewards and old challenges.” - Keith … [Read more...]
You Gave Me Everything. Thanks Mom.
May 8, 2010 by
“Happy Mother's Day to every Mom out there. I salute each of you for your unconditional Love of each child. Today is your day. A Heart is the greatest symbol of Love, so keep your heart strong. My mom passed on but I’ll celebrate and cherish Mothers Day as I did when she was with us. Thanks Mom for giving me everything I could ever want and more” - Keith … [Read more...]
The Choice
May 7, 2010 by
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein Enjoy the miracles that happen everyday, every moment. I do. Have a healthy week:) Keith … [Read more...]
Stay Hydrated
May 7, 2010 by
"I was drinking 6 - 12 soda's a day when I was killing myself:) As far as I know there's no medical benefit from drinking soda's. The artificial sweeteners in the diet soda's can have you craving more sugar. Thus negatively affecting any nutrition plan you may have." - Keith … [Read more...]
Avoid Saturated Fats
May 6, 2010 by
Saturated fats are the biggest cause of high LDL “bad cholesterol” levels. Read labels, pay close attention to the percentage of saturated fat and avoid or limit any foods that are high. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, and fatty meats. They are also found in SOME vegetable oils -- coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils. - Keith … [Read more...]
Wild Oats and Fruit
May 5, 2010 by
Contributed by Bertie B. Ingredients: Steal cut oats are the best Dried apricot Diced apple Raisins Flaxseed Wheat germ Chopped walnuts or almonds Cinnamon Blueberries Honey Instructions: Just follow directions on the package, then I throw in all kinds of different things to make it even more heart healthy. I'll cut up little pieces of dried apricots and cook it with … [Read more...]
Tough Odds
May 4, 2010 by
It’s estimated that only 10{1ee8873d3da54571ef77633feec9b2f18618b0dba2f28faf42edb28003d1c6f7} of the population will not develop risk factors for heart disease. This is one time I really wish I wasn’t following the crowd. - Keith … [Read more...]
It Should Be Said
May 3, 2010 by
Think of the ones you love. If you were to see them just one more time, what would you say to them? Say it the next time you talk to them. - Keith … [Read more...]