"“What seem to be small or poor habits compound over time,” he said. “In your 20s, it doesn't matter as much, but by the 30s, it starts adding up.” “And certainly by the 40s, 50s, and 60s, you now have this burden of bad habits that's led to poor health metrics,” including increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, he continued."
"“I found video games. I just chose not to be active, minus walking to class,” Kelly, based in Alaska, told Business Insider. “I gained 30 pounds my freshman year.” After realizing how terrible he felt because of his weight gain, he did a “hard reset,” losing all the weight in three months and eventually becoming a triathlete in college."
"Kelly shared the four habits he prioritizes for good heart health, even amid a busy work and parenting schedule. He works out first thing in the morning. Kelly starts off every morning with a bike ride or run. Like many of his patients in their 30s and 40s, Kelly has to balance his routine with caring for his family."
"One big adjustment he made was working out first thing in the morning, as his wife does. “It only took her 15 years to convert me,” he said. Kelly dedicates one hour in the morning to either biking or running with the dog. He also tries to squeeze in two s"
Weight gain during college led to a hard reset and a return to fitness, including triathlon training. Diet changes emphasized macronutrients such as protein and carbohydrates. Exercise routines were varied across life stages, including medical school and parenting. The guidance centers on how small poor habits accumulate, with effects becoming more noticeable in the 30s and beyond, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. Heart-health habits include working out first thing in the morning, using a bike ride or run, and dedicating about an hour to morning activity with a dog. Busy schedules are managed by fitting workouts into limited time windows and maintaining consistency.
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