lost and found in retirement
I was a different person ten years ago. I was sedentary, obese, and unhappy. It was not a good situation to be in less than three years after open heart surgery. A change had to happen. Frustrated with my failed weight loss attempts, I pursued weight loss (bariatric) surgery. I spent most of my life trying to find myself. When I finally found “me”- the real…
The room was sterile and suddenly silent. The cardiologist told me I had four blockages in my heart and needed coronary triple bypass surgery. This was the loneliest, most emotional point in my life. I was left alone in the room with tears in my eyes. Nothing brings to light the life changing consequences of a heart attack more than a survivor’s story. February is…
Eating healthy is a key part to my living a healthy and happy life. I call it out in my life vision. I know what it means but struggle living it. The main culprit for me are bad habits I made part of my eating. Bad habits. I wish I could flick a switch and make healthy eating happen. I’ve turned on that switch many…
Yesterday was the twelfth anniversary of my triple coronary bypass. The days preceding and following that day in 2005 have a profound influence on how I live my life today. This experience set off a series of life changes that have led to a happier, more fulfilling life. I struggled to write my annual Facebook post about this life changing experience. This morning the Today…
I was ready for a flat 3 miles as I came out of Edgewater Park following the Lake Erie coast. I had put 10 miles of the Cleveland Rite Aid Half Marathon behind me. I encountered something quite different. The Cleveland Shoreway climbed with every twist and turn. The final grueling mile crested the bridge over the Cuyahoga River. It rewarded me with a downhill run…
We all have triggers. Those are the things that we hear or see that elect our emotions. One of those triggers for me is how people punish themselves in their weight loss journey.
I almost let February slip by without an American Hearty Month blog post. This month is special to me as a heart attack and triple coronary bypass survivor. I have been able to refocus my energies to make a healthier life for me over the eight years since these life changing events.
In the northern states, leaves and temperatures are falling. Jackets are giving way to sweaters and coats. Comfort food and casseroles take the place of healthier lighter meals. Winter holidays that celebrate excess food and drink are approaching fast. The north is preparing for winter hibernation.
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