Risk Factors

The Major Risk Factors for a Heart Attack

Smoking
Obesity
Family Medical History
Hypertension
Lack of Exercise
Diabetes
Stress

To name a few...

Everytime I look at this list it disappoints me because I had absolutely 0 risk factors before suffering my heart attack. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, exercise regularly, at a healthy weight, have low blood pressure and no family history of heart related issues. I felt invicible from serious health issues; I had spent my life taking care of my body. I am evidence that women and men of all ages and sizes should always listen to their body. It can happen to anyone, so today is the day to start getting educated:

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3053#Heart_Attack

TODAY

I am getting stronger everyday. Yesterday I taught my 3rd spin class and my endurance is slowly coming back. Sadly any advantage I had over the class I have lost now due to my time away. I also taught a core class and my lower back muscles and hip flexors are weak! Well today I can feel it but I will try to take a Pilates class tonight to avoid anything too high impact.
My residual chest pains come and go. I have gone from a burning pain to dull aching and now sharp shooting pains. I don't know if these are normal or if they will resolve themselves but hopefully I will get some answers soon!
I have a doctors appointment this coming Tuesday for my second opinion. I have a lot of questions and hopefully I will get a lot of answers!