Fitness Check In Day 25: Flip The Switch

Today I woke up and felt a little bit better. Excited that maybe I could go on that glider for at least 10 minutes but my stomach and body had other plans. Utterly exhausted, and still having a little bit of that metallic taste from the CT Scan drink w/contrast despite drinking water was disconcerting … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 25: Flip The Switch

Fitness Check In Day 24:

Fear of Hospitals: The Waiting, Tests,  Uncertainty, The Bills Honest Detailed Post: Yesterday, I went into the Emergency Room due to painful urination and inability to completely empty my bladder after speaking with a nurse at my primary doctors office since he is unavailable till October.  A urinalysis, bloodwork, a CT Scan and a dozen … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 24:

Fitness Check In Day 23

This is another honest post detailing a bit of whats going on.  First I have to say I am happy I got 12 minutes in on the glider because now I'm warming the seats at the ER waiting room, waiting to be seen for the pain I have in my bladder and back and other … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 23

Fitness Check In Day 22

I have to admit that I dragged this morning.  The exhaustion has been hitting me hard lately, and today was no exception.  Was it the Colace I had to take last night? The worry about the drastic change in my digestion and bowel issues? The stress of the work week? Finances? Who knows.  I have … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 22

Fitness Check In Day 21

Today, I practiced what I've been preaching and listened to my body.   Yesterday I was going up and down quite a few stairs to get from one train to another train, then to a bus to get home from the cemetery.  In addition to that, my dad's tombstone is located on a hill of the … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 21

Fitness Check In Day 20

A few things were the same today. I got up and worked out on the glider. Had my usual breakfast and did another few minutes on the glider followed by some work with the resistance bands. What was different today though was I didn't really have the usual peppy music on. I had more mellow … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 20

Fitness Check In Day 19

Today was a huge win and a few more steps closer to my goal in getting my strength back and finally going to and enjoying Comic Con pain free! I started the day slow and tired as my stomach has wiped me out this week. BUT, about an hour after breakfast, I hopped on that … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 19

SUMMER PASTA 

Sometimes in life you get blocked. No inspiration, no motivation, no passion for a lot of things you used to have passion for. Sometimes life can get a bit chaotic. I can turn into a roller coaster that won't stop and lead you to a steep plunge into depression city. Sometimes, you may just need … Continue reading SUMMER PASTA 

Fitness Check In: Day 18

Today I woke up and my stomach was a mess and super bloated, but the Colace was finally working a bit and the panic of me having to go to the ER subsided. I was completely wiped about again but decided to get on the glider and get the blood moving for at least 17 … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 18

Fitness Progress Check In Day 17: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

I did say I would be honest on this blog and I am holding myself accountable daily with my check in and workouts, even if myself and only 1 or 2 others read them. I am still waiting for the urine culture results to see if I have anything that is causing my stomach issues/bladder … Continue reading Fitness Progress Check In Day 17: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay