Growing up, I was always an active and healthy person. I loved playing sports and going on hikes with my friends and family. I never thought I would be someone who would be at risk for heart disease, but that all changed when I entered my late 30s.
I had a demanding job that required me to work long hours and often skip meals. I found myself eating a lot of processed foods and not getting enough exercise. I was stressed and tired all the time, but I thought it was just part of the job.
One day, I started experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath. I went to the doctor and was shocked to find out that I had developed heart disease. I couldn’t believe it. I was so young and thought I had my whole life ahead of me.
After my diagnosis, I knew I had to make some serious changes to my lifestyle to keep my heart healthy. Here are three simple steps that I took to keep heart disease away:
