Focusing on heart health - my story.
I haven't yet shared my motivation for starting and following through on the Kinetix program and since today is National Wear Red Day - aimed at raising awareness of women and heart disease - it seemed like a good day to share.
I don’t fit the profile for a person with heart disease. I’m a 38 year old woman, I’m not overweight, and I don’t smoke. All good reasons to believe I wouldn’t be at risk for heart disease. However, what I do have is a family history of heart disease and high cholesterol.
On June 30, 2000 when I was just 30 years old, I had a heart attack and went into full cardiac arrest. It turned out that one of my arteries was completely blocked and it took angioplasty and a stent to open it back up. About 10% of my heart muscle "died" as a result of the heart attack and it took months of hard exercise to reverse the damage.
Over the years, I've slacked off on the exercise and increased my medications. Lately I've been having little pangs in my chest (no worries - it's nothing serious) and they've been a good reminder to me that I HAVE to incorporate exercise into my every day life - if I want to live a long life. So here I am, along with a great group of motivated folks, on my way back to good heart health.
Thanks Regence and thanks Kinetix for bringing this program into my life!
I don’t fit the profile for a person with heart disease. I’m a 38 year old woman, I’m not overweight, and I don’t smoke. All good reasons to believe I wouldn’t be at risk for heart disease. However, what I do have is a family history of heart disease and high cholesterol.
On June 30, 2000 when I was just 30 years old, I had a heart attack and went into full cardiac arrest. It turned out that one of my arteries was completely blocked and it took angioplasty and a stent to open it back up. About 10% of my heart muscle "died" as a result of the heart attack and it took months of hard exercise to reverse the damage.
Over the years, I've slacked off on the exercise and increased my medications. Lately I've been having little pangs in my chest (no worries - it's nothing serious) and they've been a good reminder to me that I HAVE to incorporate exercise into my every day life - if I want to live a long life. So here I am, along with a great group of motivated folks, on my way back to good heart health.
Thanks Regence and thanks Kinetix for bringing this program into my life!
Comment
-
Comment by Julie Stewart on February 20, 2009 at 6:07pm - Wow Kim....that is a totally inspiring story. Thanks for sharing and thanks for reminding me how important exercise is!
-
Comment by Andrea Armstrong on February 9, 2009 at 7:24pm - Kim - you are awesome for sharing this story. Most people that meet you would never guess that such a little bundle of energy ever had a heart attack. A lot of us assume that thin people are healthy because they look healthy, but your story drives home the fact that everyone has challenges and can benefit from eating healthier and exercising.
-
Comment by Kamie, Kinetix Finance Dept. on February 7, 2009 at 9:37pm - I am soo happy you will be starting the Kinetix program. I want you to live a long and happy active life and a life of proper nutrition and exersize is exactly what you will need and learn from both your coach our recipes this fantastic comunity knowledgable people.
-
Comment by Coach Terry on February 7, 2009 at 1:43pm - Kim....Thanks for sharing your story with us! Just think about how great you will feel this June 30 (and every one after that) knowing that you are back in control of your fitness and nutrition. High five for taking advantage of the opportunity Regence offered you!!
-
Comment by Meagan on February 6, 2009 at 2:59pm
-
Welcome to Kinetix Kim!!
Wow...what a story...thank you so much for sharing. I can only imagine how scared you must have been.....
And here we are today :-) It sounds like our paths have crossed at the perfect time in your life...how cool is that!
I'm so excited that you're invigorated and motivated to bring health and fitness back into your life...this is going to be fun :-)
Enjoy the journey Kim and please continue to keep us posted.
What is Kinetix?
Popular Client Submitted Recipes
K-Balanced Recipes
Find Recipes
Choose from hundreds of great tasting K-Balanced recipes organized by category and K-Count.
Recipes by Category:
Recipes by K-Count:
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Quick Links
Nutrition Tools
- Kinetix Quick Snacks
- Food Label Guide
- K-Balanced Meal Builder
- Weekly Meal Planners
- Dining Out Guide
- Fruit Builder
Strength Exercises
Journals
With our journals, you can keep track of your exercise and nutrition progress. The journal will show you exactly how you can achieve a healthier, more balanced lifestyle by helping you manage your daily meals and exercises.© 2010 Created by Kinetix Living.
You need to be a member of The Kinetix Community to add comments!
Join The Kinetix Community