NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
Today, February 2nd is National Wear Red Day. Here is the dilemma for a blogger, we can’t wear the outfit and post the outfit at the same time. Lol! I have actually run into people around town and they say, “that isn’t what you wore on the blog today.” So, here is a spoiler alert for you, I am NEVER wearing what is on the blog on that day! Lol!!! I figure most of you have already figured that one out. I do want to wear red today, you might see those pictures next week sometime, but I didn’t have any “new” pictures of me in red to talk about. Instead, I decided to look back through my archives and see what red outfits that I could come up with.
National Wear Red day is not about the outfit, it is about the cause. Here is what I found on the goredforwomen.org website.
Why Go Red? Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. That’s why this year we are asking that you wear red on National Wear Red Day® and Donate to Go Red For Woman. By doing so you help support educational programs to increase women’s awareness and critical research to discover scientific knowledge about cardiovascular health.
Go Red For Women is a movement that starts with you. Lead by example and make the time to “Know Your Numbers.” It’s knowledge that could save your life. Five numbers, that all women should know to take control of their heart health are: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). Knowing these numbers can help women and their healthcare provider determine their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. It’s time for all women to learn the most critical numbers in their life — their hearts depend on it.
I was shocked when I began to read the statics about women and heart disease. I had thought that Heart disease was a disease that affected mostly men. WRONG!!! Did you know that 1 in 3 women will die from heart disease and stroke! That is 1 in 3! I looked around today at work at the 4 of us ladies working there. One of us has already had open heart surgery. ?
I know this is not my normal type post but I thought it was something worth highlighting. If you are interested in any of the outfits above I am going to link to that post so that you can go back and see where the clothing was purchased.
Picture #1 – Warm and Fashionable
Picture #2 – Favorite Color Combination
Picture #3 – Lady In Red
Picture #4 – Happy Valentine’s Day
Picture #5 – Candy & Cupid
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Candy & Cupid is my favorite!
My mother died of a heart attack at the age I am now. I was 13 at the time. I watch what I eat, exercise and always go for my check ups. I pray it’s enough because I’m certainly not ready to leave this life.
Do not take uncoated aspirin. My mother had heart disease in her blood vessels and passed unexpectedly 2 years ago of a stroke with complications. As an older woman, she had heard that she should take aspirin as a blood thinner, but she never liked going to the doctor, so she didn’t consult with a doctor on that. On her own, she did start taking aspirin, but the aspirin was uncoated. Nobody knew about the uncoated aspirin until 2 years ago when she had a mild stroke. She recovered from the stroke, and the doctor said she was strong and gave her some meds to take home. The meds made my mother nauseated, so she wasn’t eating. Because she wasn’t eating, the damage to her stomach caused by the uncoated aspirin caused problems for her stomach. Needless to say, she wound up back in the hospital with another stroke, but because of the additional bleeding in her stomach this time, she was not able to recover.
Heart disease runs in my family! Several years ago I had to have a heart ablation. It was scary. I have Super Ventricular Tachycardia- the procedure they performed corrected it for the most part- I still take medication to help control my heart rate. My heart rate was over 200 when I went into the hospital. Thankful to God and to the doctor who performed the procedure!
I love red and you look great in red. When I was working, we would have a “wear red day” for women’s heart health and many of the men would participate too. Have a great weekend.
You look great in red! I especially love the dresses and the last jacket with boots and jeans! Your blog is fantastic!
I had an episode of arrhythmia which caused me to pass out. The next day at work (at a hospital thank God) I started feeling odd and had one of my fellow nurses check my blood pressure, which she reported as fine, but your pulse rate is 140! They escorted me to ED where I stay having cardiac diagnostic tests. I ended up having an ablation where the cardiologist used radio frequency to burn the area of my heart where the abnormal rhythm originated. It was quite an experience!!
We think this was caused by an arthritis medicine I had taken, which was removed from market due to causing cardiac problems ?
I love all the red today! ❤️ My mother, who was about as healthy an eater as I’ve ever seen, had heart trouble and had to have a balloon angioplasty in the hospital. When it was over and she was resting before she could go home, she was hungry and asked for something to eat. They brought her a grilled cheese sandwich. She ate the whole thing and practically licked her fingers and the plate, and when there was nothing left she looked over at me and said “I don’t think that was fake cheese.“ I laugh and laugh every time I think about that story!
Thanks for sharing the information, which is so very important (my own Grandfather died before my eyes when I was a child from heart attack) part of the reason I chose to change my lifestyle drastically in April 2017. I waited for so many years for the “magic wand” of health, but it turns out it is still diet and exercise that makes the difference. I have to repeat every day that it I CHOOSE what I put in my mouth and I am CHOOSING to stay healthy for my children and just to live a more fulfilling life. Love the outfits, you have made my journey easier for sure, making me realize it is ok to take the time and energy for myself and it has actually made it so much easier and fun, in turn, to give to others! Thank You.
Thanks for sharing. The only numbers I know are my age and my weight…and I try to disregard both of those numbers! Your article is a wake up call to me saying that I need to get to a doctor and get those tests run……eventually….. I am some one who very very rarely sees a doctor and I have an enormous needle phobia. I really need to remove the word “eventually” and just get this done!!!!!! My girlfriends and family members have had many other serious medical issues but no one has had any heart disease or heart problems. Maybe I am that ONE in three. Yikes!!!!
I have a friend and her husband that are the same age as my husband and me (61) They have both had open heart surgery while my husband and I work out almost everyday and have recently shed our extra pounds. I know some of this is genetic but a lot is tied to life style also. It makes my so sad when people don’t take care of themselves.