Brenda's Story

Brenda reported that her mother had ongoing problems with angina since her early fifties and that she herself
wanted to address a range of lifestyle and dietary issues for some time.

“To see everything down on the Cardiac Risk Assessment Card was very motivating. I stepped up exercise and began to change my diet. I was determined that I wasn’t going to be a victim. By the second visit six months later, I had lost 3 stone and my fitness levels had
improved greatly. Now I’m walking up to six miles a day and I feel so fit and healthy. I had confused being active with fitness. I didn’t realize how much better it would feel. I suppose I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved and ‘Croí Heart Smart’ gave me that added motivation to make the change. Your heart is a very valuable asset” she said.