Yes I can Do It!

“I didn’t know I could do that.  We’ve all said those words?  They’re true until we actually take the action to do what we thought we couldn’t do.  Our lives can only move forward based on the action we take. What we need to realize is that for any challenge we face, we hold all the answers and solutions within ourselves. Yes, I can do it.” - Keith

A Name Change

"The title to my book was originally, “I Can And I Did”.  I changed the name when “Outrunning My Shadow” came to me at 3 in the morning." - Keith

Yes or No?

“Remember, getting healthier and more fit is not a race or contest.  HEART HEALTHY, YES or NO?  Ask yourself this when you start to eat something or do something.  I do it all the time.  If you say NO, then you may do or eat less of it:)” - Keith

Small Wins

“Winning the little battles against heart disease and obesity makes it easier to win the war.  Start fighting now.” - Keith

Take 5 for Your Heart and Make it 20

“5 turns into 10.  15 into 20.  For many of us, the hardest part about exercising is just getting started.  When I exercise it seems if I commit to 30 minutes of cardio it turns into 45-60 minutes.  When I started exercising regularly, a commitment of 5 minutes turned to 10 then to 20 and so on.  So just commit to 5 minutes of exercise or activity and watch it grow.  So “take 5” and get healthier.  Your heart will thank you.”- Keith

Join Our HeartWalk Team as a Virtual Walker or Donate

Feel free to join Team "Outrunning My Shadow" as a virtual walker or please donate and join the fight to erase heart disease, stroke, and obesity.

3 Years Ago on July 6, 2007

“The cardiologist put the catheter in my leg and moved it towards my heart.  After injecting the dye, I remember his words of concern as if they were yesterday.  He said, “Keith, this is not good.  You have 3 completely occluded arteries.  I’m going to talk to your sister.”  That was July 6^th 2007. On this day I found out that I needed open-heart surgery to save my life.” - Keith

Excuses Be Gone

“I know all the excuses we give ourselves not to exercise.  I was the king of excuses. I think I’ve used most of them.  It wasn’t until I realized that in the time it took me think of the excuse, I could’ve put on my sneakers and started to exercise.   Excuses don’t help your heart—action does.” - Keith

Have a Heart Healthy, Safe and Happy 4th of July
Rolling Thunder - A Marines Vigil

It's About You

“Life is too short and your Heart Health is too important to worry about nonsense from others.  Remember its none of your business what others think about you. Instead, use that energy to improve your own health and wellness.” – Keith

Never a Burden

“Eating healthier, becoming more active, and taking care of your heart should never be a burden or feel like one.  It’s an opportunity to live happier, healthier, stronger and longer.” - Keith

Because You Asked

“Know your numbers and take action to improve them no matter how good or bad they may be. I have been asked how my numbers compare to when I had my heart attack. My numbers in a snapshot--April 12 2007 Total Cholesterol-300, LDL-245, HDL-33, Triglycerides-250, Ratio-9.09, June 23 2010 Total Cholesterol-110, LDL-56, HDL-41, Triglycerides-67, Ratio-2.68“ - Keith

A Risk Factor You Can Reduce

“I was recently asked what my Triglycerides were before my heart attack and what are they now.  In April 2007 my Triglycerides were at 250, which is considered very high.  My levels now maintain around 67 and have been as low as 56.  Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood.  High Triglycerides can increase your risk of heart disease.  Lifestyle change and diet directly affect your levels.  The following are ways to reduce your levels.  Get regular exercise/activity, limit fats in your diet, reduce sugar intake, don’t smoke and reduce alcohol consumption and maintain a healthy weight. I have a link on my website “resources”>>”heart disease” for more info.” - Keith

Click Your Heals and Make a Change

“I may have lost a battle or two with heart disease and obesity in my past.  But now I’m confident I’m winning the war.  If Dorothy had the power to go home all along by clicking her heals, then why would we think we couldn’t make a small change by clicking ours? Each of us has the innate ability to make small shifts, small changes if you will, to positively impact our lives.”

Father's Day Wishes

“Happy Fathers Day to all the great Dads out there and in heaven and to the many Uncles and Brothers that stepped up when a dad may not have been there.” - Keith