Heart disease runs in my family so I know I am more at risk to get it. My maternal grandmother had a triple bypass when she was in her early 70's. My dad had a heart attack 2 years ago. He had 98% blockage in one artery and 99% in the another. To everyone's surprise the only reason we found out, including my dad, is because he went to the doctor for fatigue. When the EKG was done it showed the heart attack. He had 2 stents placed and is doing good.
Both doctors recommended exercise to keep their hearts healthy and a good diet. My grandmother did some walking and watched what she ate. She lost alot of weight which helped her start stay healthy. My dad is not so much a rule follower. After seeing how much longer my grandmother lived, I try to encourage my dad. I myself need to follow my own advice. Having heart disease run in my family is not my only risk. Being overweight, lack of exercise, and not a healthy diet, increases my risk even more. I do not want to end up like my dad or grandma, so I need to start making changes now.
Amy Morrow
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I think you are on the right track. The first step in making changes is to recognize a change is needed. You have recognized that you have modifiable risk factors. I wish you luck. Cardiovascular diseases are scary and can happen to anyone at anytime. Its better to make changes now then never.
ReplyDeleteAt least you recognize it. My whole family changed a few things to help prolong their lives after my grandpa's surgeries. I am with you on the needing to start excercising! As soon as I am through my first trimester I will start walking at night because I don't want to be unhealthy for my baby.
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