Diet Coke and The Heart Truth 2- Part Swarovski Flag Pin Giveaway

by Glasgow SkinnerFebruary 24, 2011August 20, 201591

February is American Heart Month and I hope you’ve been taking care of you heart or at least educating yourselves on getting and keeping a healthier heart because Health Disease affects 8.6 million women each year. Don’t worry though guys, its not too late, you still have time to enjoy a healthier heart. Diet Coke and The Heart Truth has a great program called Capture The Flag, a national program to help raise awareness for women’s heart health programs – click on the links above to learn more.

To help share the awareness, visit http://dietcoke.com/hearttruth/ and capture “heart flags” and plant them on your Facebook page.

Everyone is at risk of getting heart disease, but you are at higher risk for if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, if you smoke, if you are heavily overweight, don’t get enough physical activity or don’t eat a healthy diet. Many workplaces have started to carry a Philips Onsite AED package just in case this happens during a shift, as you are also at a higher risk if you are a woman over age 55, a man over age 45, or if heart disease runs in your family. If you are worried about the health of your heart, the best way to monitor it is by using one of the many portable ECG monitors available to use at home. To achieve a healthier heart, be sure to implement the following into your lives – a well balanced diet and regular physical activity. Don’t fear though; that doesn’t mean you have to start running marathons. You’d be surprised to know how beneficial a walk around the block or in a park is! You can also try these following tips from the American Dietetic Association:

1. Lighten up – losing even a few extra pounds helps unburden your heart

2. Load up on produce – enjoy colorful fruits and vegetables-their fiber, vitamins and minerals are great for your heart and blood pressure.

3. Be fat-savvy – Trim saturated fat and cholesterol by choosing lean meats, skinless poultry and low-fat or fat-free milk products. Look for foods with little or no trans fat.

4. Slash sodium – Look for reduced-salt and no-added-salt versions of canned soups, vegetables and prepared foods. Add less salt to foods.

5. Go for whole grains – eat at least three ounces daily of whole-grain foods such as whole-grain cereals, brown rice, and whole-wheat pasta and bread.

And in honor of Heart Health Month, I am giving away TEN (10) Diet Coke and The Heart Truth Flag Pins, one pin each to ten different winners.

These pins are extra special, not only do they share a wonderful message – you can pass on that message to someone you love. You see each pin is actually two pins in one. One for you and one for that special someone.

To enter this must have giveaway:

Leave a comment on this post stating one fact about The Heart Truth AND who would you share your pin with

Extra Bonus if you:

1. Tweet this Contest – tag @guestlistblog

2. Share this contest on Facebook

3. Like Diet Coke of Facebook

3. Follow @dietcokeus and @TheHeartTruth on Twitter

4. Become a Fan of My Life on and off the Guest List on Facebook

Diet Coke and The Heart Truth Flag Pin Giveaway

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Must be legal U.S. and Canada resident, 18 yrs or older to enter. Sweepstakes to commence on February 24th, 2011 at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and end on March 3rd, 2011 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. My Life on and off the Guest List will determine (10) ten winners by random drawing from all eligible entries to receive Ten (10) Diet Coke and The Heart Truth 2-Part Flag Pin Giveaway. Limit one prize per household. Odds of winning are dependent on the total number of eligible entries. Approx estimated retail value of prize $65.00. Winner will be notified by email. Offer valid while supplies last. Giveaway sponsored by My Life on and off the Guest List; Prize provided by Diet Coke and The Heart Truth Campaign.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Congratulations to the ten (10) winners of the Diet Coke and The Heart Truth 2- Part Swarovski Flag Pin Giveaway (winners selected at random by Random Number Generator)

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Glasgow Skinner

An NYC-based, Women's Lifestyle Editor at www.mylifeonandofftheguestlist.com. Night owl. Lover of shoes, tea, Rieslings, body washes & gumballs. Gift cards make me happy.

91 comments

CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 5:11 am

I am not good with twitter but I think I did it correctly:

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Swtlilchick March 4, 2011 at 4:59 am

I am following @dietcokeus and @TheHeartTruth on Twitter
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CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 4:59 am

I did this for a bonus entry:

Tweet this Contest – tag @guestlistblog

CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 4:58 am

I did this for a bonus entry:

Like Diet Coke of Facebook

CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 4:57 am

I did this for a bonus entry:

Follow @TheHeartTruth on Twitter

CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 4:57 am

I did this for a bonus entry:

3. Follow @dietcokeus

Swtlilchick March 4, 2011 at 4:56 am

I Like Diet Coke on Facebook
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CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 4:56 am

I did this for a bonus:

4. Become a Fan of My Life on and off the Guest List on Facebook

Swtlilchick March 4, 2011 at 4:54 am

I shared on my Facebook wall
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Swtlilchick March 4, 2011 at 4:48 am

Tweeted this:http://twitter.com/#!/Swtlilchick/status/43532836841590784

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Swtlilchick March 4, 2011 at 4:48 am

I would share the pin with my sister

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brianpiero March 4, 2011 at 4:30 am

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brianpiero March 4, 2011 at 4:27 am

Thanks for the giveaway…"Sixty-two percent of American women who die suddenly of a heart attack had no prior symptoms."

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Swtlilchick March 4, 2011 at 4:22 am

A survey of 2,700 women sponsored by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association found that over 80 percent of respondents did not know their cholesterol numbers.

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Joann March 4, 2011 at 4:00 am

I learned that heart disease is the number one killer of American women.

I would share this pin with my mom 🙂
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CATHY CULL from Green March 4, 2011 at 3:56 am

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I read something that I didn't know before visiting The Diet Coke and The Heart Truth page and that was that "sixty-two percent of American women who die suddenly of a heart attack had no prior symptoms". That is sobering news and it has encouraged me to start that walking program with my friend. (The one we attempted to start last Spring, lol.) We WILL do it!

I wish to share my pin with my Mom. She lost her Mom and my beloved Grandma to heart disease about 20 years ago.
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cass March 4, 2011 at 3:24 am

The Red Dress is the national symbol for heart disease awareness and I would share it with my friend Patrice who just had heart surgery for blockage

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purango March 4, 2011 at 2:16 am

Heart Disease is the number one killer among women. I would share it with my sister. garrettsambo@aol.com

dlhaley March 4, 2011 at 1:47 am

I learned that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. I would share this with my sister.

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susansmoaks March 4, 2011 at 1:17 am

i would share the pin with my mom and i learned at the heart truth that
Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women.
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Diane52 March 4, 2011 at 12:54 am

it's spreading heart disease information among women, that it is the #1 killer of women more than breast cancer. i would keep it for me.
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kat March 3, 2011 at 11:46 pm

I lost my mother to heart Disease and found out I have the same. Take care of your heart!! I would wear the pin for mom.

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gnwg March 3, 2011 at 8:18 pm

The Heart Truth is a program partnered with diet coke to help raise awareness for heart programs and issues for women!
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Susanmeep March 3, 2011 at 6:34 pm

I learned that a woman suffers a heart attack every minute! I would share this with my mom. suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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Red Dress is the national symbol for heart

Erin Cook March 3, 2011 at 5:33 pm

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Erin Cook March 3, 2011 at 5:17 pm

I think it is a great thing they are doing, to increase awareness of heart disease for women.

I would share it with my best friend Jenny!
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Nancy March 3, 2011 at 4:17 pm

The Heart Truth has a section of their web page with Recipes and Tips – very cool!

I would share this pin with my daughter if I won.

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ArtsyChaos March 3, 2011 at 5:55 am

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Following @DietCokeUS and @TheHeartTruth on twitter as ArtsyChaos.
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ArtsyChaos March 3, 2011 at 5:53 am

I like Diet Coke on facebook as Wendy R.
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ArtsyChaos March 3, 2011 at 5:51 am

I'd love to win one of these to share with my mom! She had triple bypass at age 45 and is now in her 60's and going strong but recently had another heart attack and had to be life-flighted (again) and get 2 stents. She's a great strong lady. 🙂

I learned that I can plant flags online to share about the campaign!

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Deb K March 3, 2011 at 5:39 am

I like Diet Coke on FB~Deb S

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Deb K March 3, 2011 at 5:37 am

I learned that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women!

I would share my pin with my daughter.

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z. Smith March 3, 2011 at 2:46 am

Became a Fan of My Life on and off the Guest List on Facebook

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Follow @dietcokeus and @TheHeartTruth on Twitter

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z. Smith March 3, 2011 at 2:39 am

The Heart Truth has a great program called Capture The Flag, a national program to help raise awareness for women's heart health programs – click on the links above to learn more.

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DEBIJOT March 3, 2011 at 1:05 am

The Heart Truth is that heart disease is the #1 killer of women and I would sharw this with my sister.

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Kitty Cardero March 2, 2011 at 10:48 pm

I learned that a woman suffers a heart attack every minute and The Heart Truth campaign not only raises awareness about heart disease in women, it also equips them to take action against risk factors.

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Anonymous March 2, 2011 at 7:35 pm

I learned about the 4 main non-caloric sweeteners – aspertame, sucralose, sacchrin, and ace-k (which I had never even heard of before!). Interesting stuff… thanks for the giveaway, I'd wear the pin with pride and share it with my niece.
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wgbc1446 March 2, 2011 at 2:45 pm

I learned that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. I would share the pin with my beautiful daughter! wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

Mu March 2, 2011 at 1:09 pm

I learned that heart disease is the number one killer of women. I would share my pin with my sister.

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I learned that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women.

Jacqueline March 2, 2011 at 1:48 am

heart disease is the number one killer of women… i just learned that! id share the pin with my mom
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walkabout February 26, 2011 at 5:02 pm

I follow on google friends
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walkabout February 26, 2011 at 5:01 pm

I like diet coke on facebook
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walkabout February 26, 2011 at 5:01 pm

I wouls share this pin with my grandaughters
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walkabout February 26, 2011 at 4:54 pm

Heart disease is such a big problem today ,that we need to change our lifestyles before it is too late
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Jolene February 26, 2011 at 4:25 pm

learned that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women and id share my pin with my mom

intensev5 February 26, 2011 at 3:19 am

I found out a tip: To get hooked on fish. Eat omega-3-rich fish such as salmon, trout and herring at least twice a week. Thanks for the chance to win.

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