great to hear more about your story..... its amazing that either of us are here! i was the same, ignored first heart op... but second one was my 'moment!' well done STU...... you are an inspiration to all
Thanks Miles; I'm really happy we've both realised our mistakes and are turning our life's around towards a lighter and more importantly healthier people. When you go through something like a health scare, it really puts things into perspective for you. I'm so very pleased I listened to my body and started my weight loss journey when I did, otherwise I don't believe I would be here today. Every pound lost brings me closer to a brighter future. Thank you for your continued support mate throughout my weight loss journey, it does mean a huge amount to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Hey Stu, I really enjoyed hearing about your motivation behind starting your journey. I had a very similar experience and was rushed to the hospital and was absolutely convinced that I had eaten myself to a heart attack. I was even telling family members bye and it turned out to be anxiety. You are right, it feels very real and very scary. I didn't actually get it together for years after that incident however. Great on you for using it as inspiration to start and to keep this amazing journey going for so long. Many great things ahead and then 40 and 50 and 60 and so on. Cheers, mate.
Hi Dustin; I'm glad you can relate to my story. I felt exactly the same as you did, I thought I was having a hear attack. When all the test results were coming back O.K, I was surprised and when they put it down to an anxiety. I felt embarrassed, thinking I'd wasted everyones time at the hospital not once but twice. But I was thankful these attacks weren't something a lot more serious. I will never forget those attacks for the rest of my life. This life event did force me to review my life style choices and start thinking how I'm going to start losing this weight. You know as well as me, how scary these attacks can be and I don't want to put myself through anymore of them. Not if I can help it. I don't know where I would be now, if my body hadn't given me those warning shots 3 years ago. I most likely wouldn't be alive today, I'd just let things spiral way out of control. Thankfully I've now regained control of things and continuing with the long task of finally losing all of my excess weight. Thanks for your continued support mate, it does mean a lot to me. Have a fantastic week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
That was definitely scary! I'm so glad you took the warming shots seriously! This type of thing happened to me over 10 years ago and that is when I decided to go plant based eating for my health. My husband recently had two serious episodes, one was a hospitalization, but they found nothing! It's frustrating! He's also had three serious episodes of blood clots in his life. I hope he takes these warning shots seriously as well. Thanks so much for sharing your story! It's so important for people to wake up and make the changes they need to live a long and happy life!
Hi Tina; I'm glad you found my story of relevance. I'd never experienced anything like this in my life before this point and because I knew heart disease runs in my family, I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. Its a shame I had to wait until my body gave me the shock of my life, before I would take count and start making the changes required towards a lighter healthier me. But I'm truly grateful my body did just give me just a warming and not something much more serious. So I've been given a second chance and I'm not going to waste it. Well it took four anxiety attacks within a space of 6 weeks, the last of them being the worst of them before I started to listen to what my body was telling me. Blood clots are no laughing matter and can be life threatening, so I too hope your husband also listens to what his body is telling him as well. Thank you for taking the time to leave me your message and your continued support, it does mean a lot to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Hi burgoyne522; it certainly made me take note. I'm just grateful my body decided to give a warning and it wasn't actual heart attack. Without doubt this was my scariest life event to date and something I never want to repeat again if I can help it. Thanks for leaving me your message of support, that really does mean a lot to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Sobering thoughts Stu, well stated! I'm so glad you took heed of the warning signs and switched things up. It's amazing that you are not only helping yourself but inspiring people around the world. You are an awesome person!
Hi ynnep72; after many years of abusing my body and me ignoring what the doctors were trying to tell me. Thinking I'm invincible and nothing bad will ever happen to me. Boy o boy was I wrong about that. I'm grateful my body gave me just a warning and didn't go straight in for the kill. The way I see it, I've been given a second chance at things and now I need to start looking after my body and hopefully my body will continue to look after me for many years to come. Thank you for your continued support, it does mean a great deal to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Hi Robin; well now everyone knows the reason behind me starting this weight loss journey of mine. After being through the scare of my life, I soon came to the conclusion that something had to change. And that change had to start with me accepting the situation I'd put myself in and I'm by no means invincible as I once thought whilst growing up. So my long journey to a healthier me will continue and I will achieve the weight loss goals I've set myself. Thank you for your continued support, it does mean a lot to me. Have a lovely weekend, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Thanks Sally; Thats my hope anyway. It would be great if someone else learns from my mistakes before they find themselves in a situation to what I experienced or worse. Its taken a nasty body scare before I sat up and took note of what I was doing to myself. Thankfully things are continuing to progress at a comfortable rate for me and I'm still as determined as ever to shed all of my excess weight. Thank you for your continued support, enjoy your up and coming weekend. Speak to you later, take care. Stu.
What an incredible story. I'm so sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing. You have made an amazing recovering. I always wish you the best. Your vlogs are so inspirational. Cheers
Thanks Lezley; I thought this story of mine would help people understand, what it took for me to take my weight problem seriously. Prior to this point in my life, I had never experienced anything like what I felt during the anxiety attacks. I honestly thought I was having a heart attack and the doctors predictions were turning into reality. I don't wish anyone would have to go through this type of scare, but unfortunately this is what was needed in order for me to start making some much needed life style changes. Thank for for leaving me your message of support, it does truly mean a great amount to me. Have a wonderful week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Hi Juanita; well thats extremely kind of you to say and I'm also very pleased you came across my channel too. Your support has meant a lot to me throughout my weight loss journey. Even though the anxiety attacks were very unpleasant to go through, this was the one shock that I needed to start me on my path towards beginning my weight loss journey. And ultimately starting my TH-cam channel, so I could not only help myself but maybe others as well. So at least something positive has come from this scary experience I had three years ago. Speak to you later, take care. Stu.
I have avoided watching this video for a few days. As an axiety sufferer you know that we avoid things to not trigger our attacks. Stu I have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for more than 30 years now. I do a lot of "What if" thinking and it stops me from doing things in my life. Did you ever going into hyperventilation? i do and it is the thing I am scared about the most.....it is so SCARY ! Stu if you ever need a "safe person" to talk to when you get an attack I am always here or on Facebook !!! Big hug to you buddy !!!
Hi Kevin; Thank you for your kind and understanding message of support. Three years ago when I experienced these anxiety attacks for the first time, I had no point of reference and I thought the worst case scenario. I said to myself, this is it. I'm having a heart attack here and I'm not going to survive the evening. Thankfully I've not experience anything like the anxiety attacks I went through three year ago again. Theres been a couple of occasions, where I could feel something coming on and I had to try and concentrate on something else. So I've been dealing with this for only three years and not the thirty years you have been. During my attacks I didn't hyperventilate. I was breathing heavily, but I always was breathing heavily back then. Because my neck was very fat and it was sometimes a challenge for my body to get in all the oxygen it required. My symptoms during the anxiety attacks were; ache/pain in the chest, left arm tingling/feeling quite heavy, aching/tingling feeling going up the left of my neck into my jaw, feeling light headed (like I could collapse) and finally my heart was racing ten to the dozen. It was with out any doubt the scariest moment in my entire life and not something I would care to repeat. Not if I can help it. I completely understand why you put off from watching this video, but I really do appreciate the kind message you have left me. I'm sure as we both continue along our journeys, our minds will find some sort of peace that our bodies are a lot healthier and lighter. So it will hopefully prevent a future anxiety attack from happening or at less reducing the frequency and severity of an attack. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday mate, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Hi Craig; after the fourth and worse anxiety attack, first of all I was grateful I was still in the land of the living. I've never been so scared in all of my life. How stupid do I feel for not listening to all those doctors throughout the years, thinking I knew best and nothing bad was ever going to happen to me. Thankfully my body just gave me a warning and not something a lot more serious. It was the kick up the backside I needed and realised what I was doing to myself. I never want to put myself in that situation ever again, not if I can help it. Thanks for your continued support mate, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Wow Stu! I can tell from your face and your voice in this video how scary this experience must have been for you. I was holding my breath in places. But the main thing is you've made it through that tough experience, thank Go! You're still here, and most importantly, you've made some positive and important changes that your body is benefiting from daily. You are such an inspiration Stu. You've shown through your journey so far that you're determined to keep it up and get to Target. I'm hoping you've managed to keep the anxiety attacks under control now?
Thanks Marcia; well I thought my experience just over three years ago was very relevant and a worth while story to tell. I hope it helps other people who were or are in the situation I was of being massively over weight. If only one person learns from my mistakes and starts their own journey to being a healthier person and doesn't wait for their body to warn them or something even worse to happen. Then I would consider this story being a complete success. For a long time (6 months or so) after my anxiety attacks I always had a heavy feeling in my chest, which just wouldn't go away. Because of the anxiety attacks and knowing heart disease runs in my family I was constantly thinking about the heavy feeling in my chest and I would wind myself up into a tizz. Which in turn made me have the occasional small episode of feeling light headed and my heart racing. I tried my best to stop thinking about the worse case scenario and as funny as it sounds I stood up and walked about, burping at the same time. The burping sometimes would help calm my episode down. Thankfully I've not experienced an anxiety attack anything like the four I had before starting my weight loss journey. I think also knowing I have got my blood pressure under control and this being one less thing for me to worry about, in turn the feeling of anxiety attacks have been few and far between. As you know my weight loss journey hasn't been plain sailing and I've certainly experienced ups and downs, but I dread to think where I would be now if I hadn't of listened to my body warning shots. Thank you for your continued support, it does mean a huge amount to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Stu Unwin Hi again Stu so glad to hear the attacks are not as they were before. Hoping they will diminish even further as you continue along this weight loss journey. I'm sure this video will help way beyond what you could ever imagine. I should think a percentage of those who watch this video will never comment but that's ok because the main objective is to help someone. You will certainly do that Stu xxx
just to lighten the mood, although I do take you seriously and I know how horrible anxiety and panic attacks are, I experience them quite often; but are you sure the severity of the last attack wasn't triggered by the atrocious Eurovision music? glad you are on track, been following you for a year and you are inspiring.
Thats funny Julie, but something that can't be ruled out. haha. It become a yearly tradition ever since I was a young lad. I've always watched the Eurovision with my mum each year. A large percentage of the music is questionable, but theres nearly always one song sometimes two that stand out and surprise me. But I completely understand its not to everyones liking. Thanks for leaving me your supportive message and your continued support. It does mean a lot to me, enjoy the rest of your week. Speak to you later, take care. Stu.
great to hear more about your story..... its amazing that either of us are here! i was the same, ignored first heart op... but second one was my 'moment!' well done STU...... you are an inspiration to all
Thanks Miles; I'm really happy we've both realised our mistakes and are turning our life's around towards a lighter and more importantly healthier people. When you go through something like a health scare, it really puts things into perspective for you. I'm so very pleased I listened to my body and started my weight loss journey when I did, otherwise I don't believe I would be here today. Every pound lost brings me closer to a brighter future. Thank you for your continued support mate throughout my weight loss journey, it does mean a huge amount to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Hey Stu, I really enjoyed hearing about your motivation behind starting your journey. I had a very similar experience and was rushed to the hospital and was absolutely convinced that I had eaten myself to a heart attack. I was even telling family members bye and it turned out to be anxiety. You are right, it feels very real and very scary. I didn't actually get it together for years after that incident however. Great on you for using it as inspiration to start and to keep this amazing journey going for so long. Many great things ahead and then 40 and 50 and 60 and so on. Cheers, mate.
Hi Dustin; I'm glad you can relate to my story. I felt exactly the same as you did, I thought I was having a hear attack. When all the test results were coming back O.K, I was surprised and when they put it down to an anxiety. I felt embarrassed, thinking I'd wasted everyones time at the hospital not once but twice. But I was thankful these attacks weren't something a lot more serious. I will never forget those attacks for the rest of my life. This life event did force me to review my life style choices and start thinking how I'm going to start losing this weight. You know as well as me, how scary these attacks can be and I don't want to put myself through anymore of them. Not if I can help it.
I don't know where I would be now, if my body hadn't given me those warning shots 3 years ago. I most likely wouldn't be alive today, I'd just let things spiral way out of control. Thankfully I've now regained control of things and continuing with the long task of finally losing all of my excess weight. Thanks for your continued support mate, it does mean a lot to me. Have a fantastic week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
That was definitely scary! I'm so glad you took the warming shots seriously! This type of thing happened to me over 10 years ago and that is when I decided to go plant based eating for my health. My husband recently had two serious episodes, one was a hospitalization, but they found nothing! It's frustrating! He's also had three serious episodes of blood clots in his life. I hope he takes these warning shots seriously as well. Thanks so much for sharing your story! It's so important for people to wake up and make the changes they need to live a long and happy life!
Hi Tina; I'm glad you found my story of relevance. I'd never experienced anything like this in my life before this point and because I knew heart disease runs in my family, I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. Its a shame I had to wait until my body gave me the shock of my life, before I would take count and start making the changes required towards a lighter healthier me. But I'm truly grateful my body did just give me just a warming and not something much more serious. So I've been given a second chance and I'm not going to waste it.
Well it took four anxiety attacks within a space of 6 weeks, the last of them being the worst of them before I started to listen to what my body was telling me. Blood clots are no laughing matter and can be life threatening, so I too hope your husband also listens to what his body is telling him as well. Thank you for taking the time to leave me your message and your continued support, it does mean a lot to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
"Nothing concentrates the mind so wonderfully....." Beautifully told, Stu. And the telling of it is a real public service.
Hi burgoyne522; it certainly made me take note. I'm just grateful my body decided to give a warning and it wasn't actual heart attack. Without doubt this was my scariest life event to date and something I never want to repeat again if I can help it. Thanks for leaving me your message of support, that really does mean a lot to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Sobering thoughts Stu, well stated! I'm so glad you took heed of the warning signs and switched things up. It's amazing that you are not only helping yourself but inspiring people around the world. You are an awesome person!
Hi ynnep72; after many years of abusing my body and me ignoring what the doctors were trying to tell me. Thinking I'm invincible and nothing bad will ever happen to me. Boy o boy was I wrong about that. I'm grateful my body gave me just a warning and didn't go straight in for the kill. The way I see it, I've been given a second chance at things and now I need to start looking after my body and hopefully my body will continue to look after me for many years to come.
Thank you for your continued support, it does mean a great deal to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
touched my heart Stu. Your video hit home. glad you are doing so wonderfully! you are a true inspiration!
Hi Robin; well now everyone knows the reason behind me starting this weight loss journey of mine. After being through the scare of my life, I soon came to the conclusion that something had to change. And that change had to start with me accepting the situation I'd put myself in and I'm by no means invincible as I once thought whilst growing up. So my long journey to a healthier me will continue and I will achieve the weight loss goals I've set myself. Thank you for your continued support, it does mean a lot to me. Have a lovely weekend, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Well done for telling your story. It helps give others confidence to begin their journey, or continue.
Thanks Sally; Thats my hope anyway. It would be great if someone else learns from my mistakes before they find themselves in a situation to what I experienced or worse. Its taken a nasty body scare before I sat up and took note of what I was doing to myself. Thankfully things are continuing to progress at a comfortable rate for me and I'm still as determined as ever to shed all of my excess weight. Thank you for your continued support, enjoy your up and coming weekend. Speak to you later, take care. Stu.
What an incredible story. I'm so sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing. You have made an amazing recovering. I always wish you the best. Your vlogs are so inspirational. Cheers
Thanks Lezley; I thought this story of mine would help people understand, what it took for me to take my weight problem seriously. Prior to this point in my life, I had never experienced anything like what I felt during the anxiety attacks. I honestly thought I was having a heart attack and the doctors predictions were turning into reality. I don't wish anyone would have to go through this type of scare, but unfortunately this is what was needed in order for me to start making some much needed life style changes. Thank for for leaving me your message of support, it does truly mean a great amount to me. Have a wonderful week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
This is awesome. I feel blessed to have found your channel. You inspire me every time I watch your videos. 👍
Hi Juanita; well thats extremely kind of you to say and I'm also very pleased you came across my channel too. Your support has meant a lot to me throughout my weight loss journey. Even though the anxiety attacks were very unpleasant to go through, this was the one shock that I needed to start me on my path towards beginning my weight loss journey. And ultimately starting my TH-cam channel, so I could not only help myself but maybe others as well. So at least something positive has come from this scary experience I had three years ago. Speak to you later, take care. Stu.
you are doing wonderfully! you also have a great weekend!
Thanks Robin; I will thanks, I'm looking forward to it. Take care, Stu.
I'm also looking forward to the wwekend. its been an intense week at work.
I have avoided watching this video for a few days. As an axiety sufferer you know that we avoid things to not trigger our attacks. Stu I have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for more than 30 years now. I do a lot of "What if" thinking and it stops me from doing things in my life. Did you ever going into hyperventilation? i do and it is the thing I am scared about the most.....it is so SCARY ! Stu if you ever need a "safe person" to talk to when you get an attack I am always here or on Facebook !!! Big hug to you buddy !!!
Hi Kevin; Thank you for your kind and understanding message of support. Three years ago when I experienced these anxiety attacks for the first time, I had no point of reference and I thought the worst case scenario. I said to myself, this is it. I'm having a heart attack here and I'm not going to survive the evening. Thankfully I've not experience anything like the anxiety attacks I went through three year ago again. Theres been a couple of occasions, where I could feel something coming on and I had to try and concentrate on something else. So I've been dealing with this for only three years and not the thirty years you have been.
During my attacks I didn't hyperventilate. I was breathing heavily, but I always was breathing heavily back then. Because my neck was very fat and it was sometimes a challenge for my body to get in all the oxygen it required. My symptoms during the anxiety attacks were; ache/pain in the chest, left arm tingling/feeling quite heavy, aching/tingling feeling going up the left of my neck into my jaw, feeling light headed (like I could collapse) and finally my heart was racing ten to the dozen. It was with out any doubt the scariest moment in my entire life and not something I would care to repeat. Not if I can help it.
I completely understand why you put off from watching this video, but I really do appreciate the kind message you have left me. I'm sure as we both continue along our journeys, our minds will find some sort of peace that our bodies are a lot healthier and lighter. So it will hopefully prevent a future anxiety attack from happening or at less reducing the frequency and severity of an attack. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday mate, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
The body told you when it was time to turn it around and turn around you have Stu keep at brother MINT
Hi Craig; after the fourth and worse anxiety attack, first of all I was grateful I was still in the land of the living. I've never been so scared in all of my life. How stupid do I feel for not listening to all those doctors throughout the years, thinking I knew best and nothing bad was ever going to happen to me. Thankfully my body just gave me a warning and not something a lot more serious. It was the kick up the backside I needed and realised what I was doing to myself. I never want to put myself in that situation ever again, not if I can help it. Thanks for your continued support mate, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Wow Stu! I can tell from your face and your voice in this video how scary this experience must have been for you. I was holding my breath in places. But the main thing is you've made it through that tough experience, thank Go! You're still here, and most importantly, you've made some positive and important changes that your body is benefiting from daily. You are such an inspiration Stu. You've shown through your journey so far that you're determined to keep it up and get to Target. I'm hoping you've managed to keep the anxiety attacks under control now?
Thanks Marcia; well I thought my experience just over three years ago was very relevant and a worth while story to tell. I hope it helps other people who were or are in the situation I was of being massively over weight. If only one person learns from my mistakes and starts their own journey to being a healthier person and doesn't wait for their body to warn them or something even worse to happen. Then I would consider this story being a complete success.
For a long time (6 months or so) after my anxiety attacks I always had a heavy feeling in my chest, which just wouldn't go away. Because of the anxiety attacks and knowing heart disease runs in my family I was constantly thinking about the heavy feeling in my chest and I would wind myself up into a tizz. Which in turn made me have the occasional small episode of feeling light headed and my heart racing. I tried my best to stop thinking about the worse case scenario and as funny as it sounds I stood up and walked about, burping at the same time. The burping sometimes would help calm my episode down.
Thankfully I've not experienced an anxiety attack anything like the four I had before starting my weight loss journey. I think also knowing I have got my blood pressure under control and this being one less thing for me to worry about, in turn the feeling of anxiety attacks have been few and far between.
As you know my weight loss journey hasn't been plain sailing and I've certainly experienced ups and downs, but I dread to think where I would be now if I hadn't of listened to my body warning shots. Thank you for your continued support, it does mean a huge amount to me. Enjoy the rest of your week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
Stu Unwin Hi again Stu so glad to hear the attacks are not as they were before. Hoping they will diminish even further as you continue along this weight loss journey. I'm sure this video will help way beyond what you could ever imagine. I should think a percentage of those who watch this video will never comment but that's ok because the main objective is to help someone. You will certainly do that Stu xxx
Thanks Marcia, thats nice of you to say. Have a wonderful week, speak to you later. Take care, Stu.
just to lighten the mood, although I do take you seriously and I know how horrible anxiety and panic attacks are, I experience them quite often; but are you sure the severity of the last attack wasn't triggered by the atrocious Eurovision music? glad you are on track, been following you for a year and you are inspiring.
Thats funny Julie, but something that can't be ruled out. haha.
It become a yearly tradition ever since I was a young lad. I've always watched the Eurovision with my mum each year. A large percentage of the music is questionable, but theres nearly always one song sometimes two that stand out and surprise me. But I completely understand its not to everyones liking. Thanks for leaving me your supportive message and your continued support. It does mean a lot to me, enjoy the rest of your week. Speak to you later, take care. Stu.