Fitness Check In: Day 39

Again today, I woke up in good spirits, raring to go and then as the day went on, I was slowly diving into worry mode over a few things that we all worry about from time to time. Monthly bills, groceries, hospital and doctor's bill yet to come in, things around the house you need … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 39

Fitness Check In: Day 38

Day 38. Wow, feels good to see the check in days keep going up!! Today was a bit more of a positive day for me. I woke up raring to go and this energy level pretty much stayed the same until before dinner when I was starting to fade since I skipped lunch. I got … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 38

Fitness Check In: Day 37

Each morning, I look forward to my slightly watered down half cup of espresso with my breakfast or as I like to call it, my morning cup of sunshine, hope and possibilities. The only espresso or coffee I can have is from RAD Coffee which I happened to come across thanks to my former coworker/friend … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 37

Fitness Check In: Day 36

Today was not as hot as other days temperature wise, but the humidity made it feel sooo icky and gross that it just felt like it was 100 or so in the apartment. Despite how heavy the air was, I did manage to get in a workout. Thankfully, while I don't have AC, I do … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 36

Fitness Check In Day 35

As I mentioned in my motivational video today, the past few days have been a bit tough.  Between the physical exhaustion and being in a funk mentally, it was hard to push through, which led me to just stay in bed yesterday.  Also the high fiber diet was messing with my stomach hardcore so any … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 35

Fitness Check In Day 34

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

Fitness Check In Day 33: Dr Appt, Fiber, Exercise

Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com I've had a not so great and painful 3 days. 3 days of not posting or continuing my fitness journey. 3 days of continued uncertainty and worry. Disappointed that I wasn't being active and instead lying in bed or just sitting, but the pain and pressure on my intestines … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 33: Dr Appt, Fiber, Exercise

Fitness Check In: Day 32

I was worried how I would wake up this morning after overdoing it yesterday despite initially not feeling any pain or discomfort, only to end the day waddling around with a cane for support. However, I woke up in good spirits and with very minimal soreness!!! This of course was NOT a green light for … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 32

Weekly Inspirational Video 01

Welcome to Inspiration Alley where I will be posting videos and quotes on a weekly basis. As I mentioned in this video, there won't always be a "perfect time" to do something, so why wait. I can feel and look tired, hair out of place, bad lighting, too much noise etc... but that's how life … Continue reading Weekly Inspirational Video 01