Best Selling Author - Speaker - Life Coach - Certified Fitness Trainer

In April 2007 Keith had a heart attack, underwent lifesaving open-heart surgery and has lost over 200 pounds WITHOUT weight loss surgery.
Keith is America’s #1 Lifestyle Change Expert that specializes in overcoming and preventing heart disease and obesity issues. His message focuses on healthier living that inspires others to take action to live a longer, happier and ultimately healthier life.
Recipient of the American Heart Association - Start! Lifestyle Change Award
“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” -
Thomas Edison

Keith's Mission Statement

"To inspire and motivate others to believe that a healthier life is one bite and one step away."

May 11, 2010

Is Your Path Paved?


“As far as seeing the path, I’m still trying to figure out what's next and make the right decisions.  You see my path isn't paved all the way.  I'm paving it myself as I move forward.  I will always be fighting Heart Disease and Obesity in my own life.  Each day brings new rewards and old challenges.” - Keith

May 10, 2010

Join the Team - Save a Life

The American Heart Association asked me to start a team for the 2010 AHA Heart Walk.  So I answered the call.  Please feel free to donate.  I would love to have you join team "Outrunning My Shadow".  You can be a virtual walker if you would like.  If you can't be there I will be honored to walk for you.  
To Donate or Join Team "Outrunning My Shadow" Click Here and Click on Team Page and then "Join the Team"

May 8, 2010

You Gave Me Everything. Thanks Mom.

“Happy Mother's Day to every Mom out there.  I salute each of you for your unconditional Love of each child.  Today is your day.  A Heart is the greatest symbol of Love, so keep your heart strong.  My mom passed on but I’ll celebrate and cherish Mothers Day as I did when she was with us.  Thanks Mom for giving me everything I could ever want and more” - Keith

May 7, 2010

Stay Hydrated

"I was drinking 6 - 12 soda's a day when I was killing myself:) As far as I know there's no medical benefit from drinking soda's. The artificial sweeteners in the diet soda's can have you craving more sugar. Thus negatively affecting any nutrition plan you may have." - Keith

May 6, 2010

Avoid Saturated Fats

"Saturated fats are the biggest cause of high LDL “bad cholesterol” levels. Read labels, pay close attention to the percentage of saturated fat and avoid or limit any foods that are high. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, and fatty meats. They are also found in SOME vegetable oils -- coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils." - Keith

May 4, 2010

Tough Odds

“It’s estimated that only 10% of the population will not develop risk factors for heart disease.  This is one time I really wish I wasn’t following the crowd.” - Keith

May 2, 2010

Heart Healthy Hydration

“Studies have shown a strong connection between water intake and our heart health. Letting the body get dehydrated could be as hard on the heart as not getting enough exercise, eating poorly, and smoking.  Plain water absorbs quickly in the bloodstream which can help naturally thin the blood which helps to prevent artery-clogging clots.” - Keith

May 1, 2010

A New Day and Month

“Another opportunity for a Heart Healthy month is here.  Did you accomplish your goals last month?  We start with a clean slate today.  Challenge yourself to improve your heart health this month.  Make the commitment today.” - Keith

April 27, 2010

I’LL START TOMORROW


I’LL START TOMORROW
By Mike Epstein

“I’ll start tomorrow”
“I think I’ll wait until Monday”
“I have a big event coming up next week.  I think I’ll wait until after that”
“I hurt myself.  I can’t do any exercise.  I’ll wait until I’m better”
“I’m going to eat anything and everything tonight.  I’m starting my diet tomorrow”
“Can’t eat anything tonight.  I’m getting weighed tomorrow”
“I’d rather have a table than a booth”
“Wow, I don’t remember these booths being so tight”
“Oh jeez, the chairs have armrests.  Do they all have armrests?”
“I don’t want to go to that restaurant.  All the chairs have armrests.”
“Can I have a seat belt extender?”
“Can I have an aisle seat?”
“Can I have a seat in the emergency exit row?”
“What do you mean you booked me in a middle seat?”
“What do you mean I have to buy another seat on this airplane?”
 “You want to weigh me?  I don’t think so. . You have to have the extra 100lb piece you hang on between the 150lb and 200lb slots.  I know because I have this scale at home”
“I’ll just pick a little something up on the way home to hold me over until dinner”
“You have to be kidding me.  I won’t fit in that rental car.  You’ll need the jaws of life to get me out”
“No thank you.  I never eat dessert”
“Can I have skim milk with my coffee?”
“How can you be so big?  I never see you eat”
“You really look hot.  You’re sweating.  Take off your shirt.  Jump in.  The water is great. “
“Different manufacturers make their clothes smaller.  It’s really a 3X”
“We only make sizes up to 2X.  Sorry.”
“No one over 300lbs can ride this ride”
“Sorry sir, if you can’t put the bar all of the way down, you’ll have to exit the ride”
“Daddy can’t do that, his leg hurts”
“Daddy can’t do that, his back hurts”
“Daddy can’t do that, he’s too fat”
“I was stuck in the seat, when I got up, the chair got up with me.”
“We’ll have to special order that for your size”
“Should you be eating so many carbs?”
“You used to be really handsome”
“I didn’t even recognize you”
“Man, did you get fat”
“I’m just big boned”
“I’ve got a lot of muscle underneath.  It’s just an overcoat”
“Do you need help getting up?”
”You move pretty good for a big guy”
“ 2 egg McMuffins, 2 bottles of water ”
“Aren’t you embarrassed by the way you look?
”You can’t feel good about yourself”
”Don’t you want to be around for your kids?”
“I’ll start tomorrow”

“Today is the first day of the rest of my life!  It is tomorrow! ”

April 24, 2010

American Heart Association Heart Ball

I had a great time at the American Heart Association Heart Ball.  I met some incredible people and the generosity of the donors was an eye opener.  I am so thankful for the invitation by the AHA.

April 22, 2010

American Heart Association Heart Ball


I’ll be dressing like a Penguin. The 20th Annual American Heart Association Heart Ball is Saturday Night at the Ritz Carlton. I was invited to be a guest of The American Heart Association. What an honor.