I’ve taken on a challenge to Do it for Heart!
It was August 2020 when I had some extreme stomach pains which eventually I listened to my fiancé and saw a doctor, and boy was that the best decision I ever made!
We did my normal checks i.e. bloods and stomach ultrasounds and it was identified that I had some serious issues to address. I had, extremely high cholesterol and triglycerides, my liver was covered in think fats, my pancreas was not functioning correctly, and found out about the family health issues with heart attacks, which I was on the verge of having.
The doctor advised me to immediately:
- stop smoking, which I did cold turkey after smoking for 20 years.
- change my diet, I became a vegetarian and stopped eating all the junk foods!!!
- start exercising, I joined F45 The Ponds which was the best decision I ever made!! The absolute best owners, trainers and community of people!
- Lose 20KG, 6 months later and I have achieved this goal!
My life now is all about health and fitness and my goals are to tell my story and inspire others to go get check ups cause you just don't know what is happening beneath your skin. If I didn't get a simple check up at my GP, I would have had a heart attack by now, and may not be enjoying every day with my fiancé and my 4 beautiful kids!
So what are we doing??? 4 x 4 x 48:
- Every 4hrs
- we will run 4 miles (6.2KM)
- for a total of 48hrs
Here is a link https://www.gogginschallenge.com/
I’m passionate about saving Australian Hearts and I need your help to create change. That’s why I’m fundraising for the Heart Foundation – and I hope you’ll support me in this.
Heart disease remains Australia’s biggest killer, claiming 48 lives every day. Your donation will help the Heart Foundation to transform Australia’s heart health by:
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Funding life-changing heart research
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Supporting health professionals working to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease
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Providing heart-healthy programs and resources for everyday Australians.
Please make a donation today, click the donate button. Every donation, big or small will help me get closer to my goal.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you’ll get a receipt by email as soon as you make your donation
Thank you for your support.
Thank you to my Supporters
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John Howell
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Jack Boueri
Proud of you ROBBOOO
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Anonymous
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Human Performance Project
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Shalini T
All the best ! Keep going on and keep motivating
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Ken Jenkins
Hey mate, good luck with the challenge
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Sandy Pemasinghe
All the best!
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Tabitha Andrew
Get it girl!!
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Stephanie Tucker
Good luck Rob! Thanks for supporting such a worthwhile cause close to our family's heart. You've made amazing progress the last 6 months. You'll smash the run, no problem
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Karen Hewitt
Good luck you special project
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Anonymous
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Elisa Bryon
Crazy cats!!!!!! But awesome work xx
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Shaun Watson
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Christopher Hawker
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Sal Strautins
Best of luck, fantastic cause!
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Anonymous
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Ange Whitby
Good luck guys - I know you will smash it
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Erin And George
Awesome - no better motivation than family! Good luck you’ll smash it!!
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Anonymous
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Martha Pereira
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Vennessa
Good luck guys - sounds gruelling but am sure you’ll both smash it!
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Shane Mercer
Hey Rob, It’s so amazing what you’re doing for a great cause. Keep up the amazing work and the dedication. You’re F45 brother Shane
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Hey mate, Well done for everything you have achieved in the last 6 months. Keep going CHAMP - Keep reaching for even high levels of success. Dont' stop because you are the light for others in this world.