Today I fully intended to continue my DDPY exercise but the day did not go as planned. I woke up early because I had an appointment to get a new passport during my lunch hour so I wanted to get an early start before work so I could meditate again (I started TM again yesterday … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 82
Yesterday after I was done with the elliptical, I felt something off with my left foot. It was the same kind of pain I had before my plantar fascia popped in 2023 which left me using a walker, then a cane and with issues wearing any shoes other than sneakers until this year. Turns out … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 80
As I have mentioned in the previous motivational video, I was proud to have been walking a mile a few times a week until I fell in the bathtub and bruised my back. I have been in pain off and on, but two days after I fell, I walked a mile and then a few … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 77: Yoga to Quell the Stress
Today I finally got to see The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20 on ABC that I recorded in November of last year. It was a great behind the scenes look at how the girls were cast, interviews with the creators, bloopers, plus past clips of interviews from … Continue reading The Golden Moments of Life
Although today has been a rough day physically and mentally, I am ending my day with some positives that happened over the past few days. Firstly I did have my colonoscopy on Friday which let me tell you was rough. The prep sucked and the hunger pangs since my appointment was in the afternoon were … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 75
Lately, it's been a hit or miss as far as the energy I have, so when I do have the energy, I try to do all the errands I can or tackle things I have had to put on the back burner. Yesterday, I was on fire with all the energy I had and I … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 71
The week of Thanksgiving, I had an endoscopy and last week I got the test results via the doctor's office portal. The test results ruled out Erosive Esophagitis which is what I thought I had based on the intense pain I have been experiencing even when I drink water. They also ruled out H-Pylori (awesome!), … Continue reading When Doctors Drop the Ball- Barrett’s Esophagus
Yesterday was the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in Central Park. My brother and I have tried to raise money and walk this event every year since 2022. This event is hosted by the Alzheimer's Association to not only raise awareness, but provide support and education for those affected by this disease, which include not … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 64: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
This Halloween, my brother and I ended up not walking in the New York City Village parade this year like we had done the past 3 years. The pain and discomfort from the esophagitis was significant and I honestly did not feel strong enough to put on my costume and make that trek to the … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 61: The Month of Giving Thanks
Since 2022, July 4th has been a tough, emotional day to celebrate. This is the day that my dear papa passed away in the evening with my brother, mom and myself all around him as we watched him take his last breath. Even though he suffered with Alzheimer's for a few years, he still knew … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 34
Mind Body Synergylia 