Tag Archives: Exercise

World Heart Day

Posted on September 29, 2019 by

“Take care of your body, it is the only place you have to live.” ~ Jim Rohn “Exercise should be regarded as a tribute to your heart” ~ Gene Tunney “Let’s have a heart to heart about heart disease.” Today … Continue reading →

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A Year of Walking

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

Exactly one year ago today, April 23, 2014; I started using a Fitbit, exercise tracker. It’s a high tech pedometer, which helps me track how many steps I take per day, how well or poorly I sleep, how much cardio … Continue reading →

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Sleep —- Who Needs It?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by

“When God gives good times, He wants you to forget him & sleep. When God gives you bad times, He wants you to wake up & face him.” Editorial note : The following is based purely on observational data. I … Continue reading →

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Success and Luck

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

“Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.” “Luck has a strange and annoying habit of favoring those who do not depend on it.” As a heart transplant patient, I am often asked what has made my … Continue reading →

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Daily Insight – Keep Going

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

“If you can’t fly then run. If you can’t run then walk. If you can’t walk then crawl. Whatever you do, keep moving forward!”

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Skywalking!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

“Only those who dream of flying will ever grow wings.” – Robert Lerch Did you ever feel like you could fly? I get that feeling a lot after I work out at my local gym, 3 or 4 times a week. Getting … Continue reading →

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I Just Want To Celebrate

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Each and every day, I not only pray and give thanks for all of the people, events and things, small or large in my life, but I also try to simply CELEBRATE life!! That flower in the garden, that wispy cloud in the sky, the … Continue reading →

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Cleanliness

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Warning! Not sure how this might go, so it could be GRAPHIC!! Part of my daily rituals is to walk …. my self imposed minimum is to walk 7 miles a day. At this time of the year and for … Continue reading →

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World Heart Day

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Early this morning I had totally forgotten that today is “World Heart Day”.  But I have been reminded!! To everyone that has heart issues and to everyone that could have heart issues, today is our day. If you’ve had problems, … Continue reading →

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Walking for Fun & Profit

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

I have always enjoyed walking. And, since my heart transplant, it’s a good way to get much-needed exercise in addition to working out at the gym. It helps me keep my weight in check, it also helps me keep this precious gift … Continue reading →

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