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Even though I know how important exercise, diet, and stress management are to good health; I still find stress management challenging.

I have had cortisol level issues ever since my mother’s stroke because I’m the only one who really helps her. I work to remind myself that my health is at least, if not more important than anyone else’s and that I should not feel guilty or jeopardize my health for someone else.

So I try to prevent heart disease from destroying another family by educating others about the need to take control of your health.

The desire to motivate others is why I was a volunteer running coach for the American Heart Association and why I decided to write this book. My time with AHA allowed me to inspire and be inspired.

Although I cannot say that the organization or staff impressed me, I can say from the bottom of my heart that my teammates were my reason for being a part of the program. Unlike many other charity training, many of the participants in the training teams for AHA were stroke survivors.

And for those who do not know it, heart disease is the number one killer in this nation. The fact that those who are hit by a stroke often do not ever fully recover is beyond unfortunate.

Yet, I do feel fortunate to have run and walked along side of some true fighters who are victorious in their own right. One of my most spirited teammates was old enough to be my grandmother.

The next interview is with someone who was also touched by heart disease to the point of taking action. A health scare of their own or a loved one motivated them and gave them a reason for being healthy.

Monisha: My name is Monisha Randolph. I currently reside in my hometown, Dallas, TX.

When I think of my health journey I would consider myself as an amateur enthusiast turned health advocate. I made a commitment to living a healthier life in 2007 when I had an aunt die from health complications connected to obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. She had all three and when I was a teenager. She had a stroke and never recovered.

By the time she died I was a college graduate and was fully aware of all three health complications I previously mentioned. It really hurt me to see my aunt die that way.

Around 2008, I decided to get a gym membership. My visits to the gym were very sporadic and I did not make that many dietary changes.

I honestly did not start working out on a consistent basis until 2009. It was around this time I realized that being healthy was an everyday journey and I would have to take things one day at a time.

In 2010 I ran my first 10K and full marathon. While, training for my first marathon, I kept a journal. I’ve been hooked on running since.

I hope this interview excerpt provided you with some Healthy Snacks List. The rest of the interview with Monisha Randolph is in the Reasons For Being book available at Amazon.com. Click here to purchase on the Amazon website. (This leads to an external website).