Here’s how he’s taking care of his mind, body and spirit now.
In early 2017, Bob Harper had a heart attack at the gym in the middle of his workout.
His heart attack shocked many people, since he outwardly seemed like the picture of health.
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He toldToday, “I did not know this condition that I was predisposed to.
I’d never heard about it.”
For the last five years, Harper has been an advocate for heart attack survivors.
He helps his fellow survivors find purpose and live their healthiest lives.
(The photos were displayed in the Flatiron Plaza in New York City from October 22-23, 2021).
And Harper seems to be doing just that.
For starters, he now eats a largely Mediterranean diet.
He says, “I went from eating a more high-protein, high-fat diet to being more balanced.
I don’t eat very much red meat anymore.
I live on mostly fish, sometimes chicken, and lots of vegetables.”
Even though Harper eats mostly whole foods, he says that his meals are far from bland.
I’m never going to eat that … that’s not sustainable."
He says, “Herbs and spices are your friend.
You don’t have to rely on oil or fatty ingredients to make your food taste good.”
Harper swears by his cast-iron skillet for quick, easy and healthy meals.
He says, “I’m from Tennessee, and I grew up on a farm.
Give me any jot down of vegetables and protein.
I like to make stir-fries.
Trying to make everything in one skillet is a fun challenge for me.”
For fancier meals, Harper says, “I love myLe Creuset Dutch oven.
I can make a killer roast chicken with Dijon mustard, onion, white wine and garlic.”
During the pandemic, I would have Zoom dinners with people."
Harper tries to practice this punch in of mindfulness each day.
I find joy in simple pleasures more than ever …
I do hot yoga.
That’s something that really helps me and my stress levels.
I have two dogs that keep me calm.
I read a lot more now than I ever have.
It’s the little things in life."
He says, “Emotions execute the gamut: fear, anger, etc.
But we all kind of get to a place of gratitude and love.”
