topic Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack in TV and Movies

Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

hoosieroriginal — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:59:48 GMT

Had it at a gym - lost consciousness for two days - had to be revived - said it is genetic in his family.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Jtdmum — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:04:41 GMT

Hope he's OK. Certainly too young for that!

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Trinity11 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:19:42 GMT

He is only 51. He seems to be very fit but said he has the genetics for heart disease. His mom died from heart disease. I hope he makes a full recovery...

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

girlchef — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:28:59 GMT

As Dr Pam Popper says (She is a leading plant based doctor), genetics load the gun, but diet pulls the trigger. I am about 110% certain He consumes a low carb diet rich in saturated fat from animals and dairy. Hope He turns his diet around and can make a full recovery

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Reba055 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:36:40 GMT

Dang! That reminds me of Jim Fixx dropping dead of a heart attack.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

tennpal15 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:46:00 GMT

wow. he's lucky somebody was there to administer CPR and use a defibrillator.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

mac116 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:08:05 GMT

It is rough when you have a strong family history of heart issues. And worse when people BLAME you for it!

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Mj12 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:23:17 GMT

@mac116 wrote:
It is rough when you have a strong family history of heart issues. And worse when people BLAME you for it!

@mac116 ridiculous, isn't it?

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Bri36 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:28:09 GMT

That's shocking.

I hope he makes a full recovery. It's so scary to hear of things like that.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

SeaMaiden — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:29:04 GMT

@mac116 wrote:
It is rough when you have a strong family history of heart issues. And worse when people BLAME you for it!

ITA! It is like when people get lung cancer....first thing you are asked is Did You Smoke? It is automatically assumed that you did it to yourself. So wrong!

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

DrKelli — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:03:33 GMT

One of my classmates that I have known since kindergarten died from lung cancer. He was an Olympic athlete and never smoked a day in his life. However, we grew up in the mountains of Colorado which has uranium in the soils and high levels of radon, which could definitely contribute to the disease.

I recently had a heart attack and consider myself in pretty good shape and am a competitive racewalker. I eat pretty clean most of the time. It can happen to anyone.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Trinity11 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:23:49 GMT

@DrKelli wrote:
One of my classmates that I have known since kindergarten died from lung cancer. He was an Olympic athlete and never smoked a day in his life. However, we grew up in the mountains of Colorado which has uranium in the soils and high levels of radon, which could definitely contribute to the disease.

I recently had a heart attack and consider myself in pretty good shape and am a competitive racewalker. I eat pretty clean most of the time. It can happen to anyone.

@DrKelliMyself also... Always ate clean, even slightly underweight. No saturated fats ..while everyone else was having eggs, bacon and home fries...I was having an egg white omelette when we went for breakfast. I still had a massive heart attack and went into heart failure for a few months after.

I hope your recovery is going well.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

SeaMaiden — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:38:42 GMT

@Trinity11. what did the doctors say( if anything) that might have led to your heart Attack? How old were you? No family history for you? and eating so clean ..... it is disturbing. What can a person really do to prevent a heart attack...

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:46:15 GMT

Recently watched program scientists studing genetics, DNA significantly plays roll in someone's health and longevity. Makes me think about Japan island where many live hundred years and more. So think both play a part. I mentioned Dad 93 very healthy never sick nor spent time in hospital. Man has full control of all his faculties. Awe inspiring! Not merely saying that because he's my Father. His family lived late, Oldest 109-Then we can look at Mother and her side, Not so good. Scientists mentioned when someone is pre disposed through genes environmental impact can and often does play huge part. Why can some smoke or eat high animal diets with no problems, live to be 99 like one woman genetics. However, Imo lifestyle isn't only about living long, Thriving with energy and vitality. Documentary man, Eating high fat diet Felt SICK! Animal products in stores are loaded with chemicals and antibiotics; subject of great concern. That we could discuss in detail. Big business! keeping people SICK.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

sidsmom — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:00:06 GMT

@girlchef wrote:
As Dr Pam Popper says (She is a leading plant based doctor), genetics load the gun, but diet pulls the trigger. I am about 110% certain He consumes a low carb diet rich in saturated fat from animals and dairy. Hope He turns his diet around and can make a full recovery

@girlchef

ITA!!

Seriously....when will people begin to understand it all about the food!!!

"Genetic"...I doubt, but even if true, there's SOSOSOSO much science-based evidence a plant-based diet, especially low fat for heart health, is the desired diet for optimum health. If you are handed that 'genetic' card, it's even more of a reason to eat a LFWFPB diet.

It's going to be hard to stop the low carb army...lots & lots of money driving it, but we have to begin to realize what we're doing, isn't working. And the kicker....we have a choice to change.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

sidsmom — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:03:44 GMT

@DrKelli wrote:
One of my classmates that I have known since kindergarten died from lung cancer. He was an Olympic athlete and never smoked a day in his life. However, we grew up in the mountains of Colorado which has uranium in the soils and high levels of radon, which could definitely contribute to the disease.

I recently had a heart attack and consider myself in pretty good shape and am a competitive racewalker. I eat pretty clean most of the time. It can happen to anyone.

Being FIT has nothing to do with being HEALTHY.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:10:10 GMT

Jillian Michaels, Said 98% health should be clean eating. Exercise plays a role not as much as what we eat. Complex carbs are very important. Brain needs carbs, Not simple carbs such as refined. By the way, Same goes for fruit. Loaded with good for you carbs fiber. Lifestyle rich in color is Key! More color the better. 🍎🍒🍊🍋🍓🍌

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

DrKelli — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:19:55 GMT

Which is why I told you what my eating habits are. Plus I don't drink alcohol. Doing some kind of physical activity is imperative to health.

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Trinity11 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:21:32 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Trinity11. what did the doctors say( if anything) that might have led to your heart Attack? How old were you? No family history for you? and eating so clean ..... it is disturbing. What can a person really do to prevent a heart attack...

@SeaMaiden, I have a family history and I also had rheumatic fever as a child with scarring. I had a heart murmur all my life. I was the kid at gymn who could never jog.

I ate healthy my entire life and was always monitored. I had hypertension and was on meds for that since my twenties. I did have symptoms of heaviness in my back and right before I noticed something different. A feeling that I had never felt before. I went to my endocrinologist who told me it was my RA. Two days later I had a massive heart attack with 3 stents and a balloon angiography. I had what they call the widow maker....the left anterior descending artery was blocked.

Afterwards (June of 2016) I went into heart failure. I have since recovered but don't have the energy I once had and I am tired all the time. I have to force myself to leave the house which is what I do on a near daily basis. I refuse to succumb to this .

Re: Biggest Loser Bob Harper has heart attack

Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:21:41 GMT

Realize opinions vary on the subject. Food for thought, Do you drink fluids with your meal? Do you chew slowly taking time enjoy bounty in front of you? Try one meal not drinking fluid, Allow your stomach juices to work for you. Same with chewing properly. Mind body soul connection. Differcult making time in our busy lives, Try one meal. Mabey give up meat one day a week? Try making small changes.