Runningfrog Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 hi everyone! I am a 55 year okd woman and been trying to get fit since september when i was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Ive lost 90 lbs so far by eliminating all sources of sugar. I stll have a way to go but am keeping the faith and my heart is back to normal . Yeah!! I gave up smoking too a month ago so I could do some sports. Well the time finally cale last week on vacation when my wonderful and fit 17 year old son promised to help me. We started the app and Ive continued even back from vacation. Funny how I used to never find time to do anything, making up excuses but now i do find the time. I guess its all about priorities. In the last 9 mos ibe given up alcohol, sugar, carbs, processed foods and now cigarettes. I needed a new vice LOL and lay just gave found it with this app! Wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hi there Runningfrog, Welcome to you. Thanks for sharing your story. I do not want to pry but I hope you are doing better???? Are you able to run??? I had Pericarditis twice around my heart. I am able to run/walk. Good luck to you and happy running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningfrog Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi KellyAnn Im doing great thanks. The heart problem was diue to my weight. Smoking 1 or 2 packs a day probably didnt help much either! Now ive lost 90 lbs since september my heart is pumping fine and the layer of fat around the heart has disappeared. A recent Heart scan revealed my arteries are in tip top shape. My cardiologist is very proud of me and i can put that scare behind me. It was the scare i needed to get my life back. I can say i am healthy now and just need to get rid of the last 30 lbs. i have no issue at all following the C25k plan and find week 2 still relatively easy. my doctor is thrilled I am doing it. Since September Ive gone from nearly dead , smoking and morbidly obese to being healthy and non smoking albeit still a bit plump LOL but that is not for much longer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 OMG thats awesome. Im so happy you turned your life around and are making healthy changes. Wish a lot of people would do the same. I am so excited to watch your joirmey and to follow you. If you need any help at all, I am here for you. We are all here to help you in any way. Yes, i am doing great, i do not run full tilt anymore, but I do run/walk, and everything else. I love their pther apps and just downloaded all of them. Im going to try and do challenges everyday. Keep me posted. Hugs. So proud of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningfrog Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks so much for your kind and supportive words. Ill keep you posted. Il glad to hear youre ok now and still doing what you love. I need to check out chose other apps! I am intrigued now! Thanks again ! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 You Are so very welcome! Glad to be here for you on your Journey!!! I am doing a bunch of the apps today and getting back into it once again!!! Woohoo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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