Burlington Resident Recipient of American Heart Association 'Lifestyle Change Award'
Congratulations to Jill Swartz, of Burlington, for receiving this award.
The following is a release from the American Heart Association: The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Burlington resident, Jill Swartz, has been chosen as the recipient of this year’s Lifestyle Change Award. Swartz received her award at the 2012 Boston Heart Walk this past Saturday, at the DCR Hatch Shell. After the birth of her daughter seven years ago, Swartz put her personal needs last and catered to everyone else. “I developed unhealthy habits which caused my cholesterol to reach a dangerous level, which I had to go on medication for,” Swartz explained. “Last year, I decided to make myself a priority and get healthy for my daughter.” Swartz joined Jenny Craig, a gym, hired a personal trainer and registered for her …
