Today after taking a week off from doing DDPY Bedflex, I dove back in followed by the physical therapy stretches to offset any tightness in my pelvic floor muscles. It felt good to do it again but I will admit I did cry again a little when doing one of the exercises. The exercise was … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 65: One Foot in Front of the Other
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
So far this week, I have again been going through ups and downs with my health. The esophagitis has been unreal with the pain in the chest, coughing when I breath etc. I was supposed to start the PPI Voquenza on Tuesday, but it was my mom's birthday, then yesterday was a mass at St … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 63
Yesterday I was determined to start the Bedflex program over on the DDPY app and I did. The best part about the DDPY app is that is lays it all out for you each week and you can either add or change whatever workout you want to do that day. Today I did Bed Flex … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 62
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
After two very productive days where my energy levels were pretty high and the pain in my body and my throat were alleviated significantly due to, I feel, the constant movement, I woke up today wanting to record the first episode of a podcast I was thinking of starting. I had the idea brought up … Continue reading To Record or Not Record, That is the Question
On Monday, I was soo tired I just rested pretty much all day. Basking in the euphoria that was New York Comic Con for the 3 days that I went. Yesterday it was back to reality and work which was fine, but I was determined to keep up with moving the body more than I … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 58
Today was a bit rough. The other pillow I used isn't great, but the pain in my neck although still there, was a lot less than yesterday. I did wake up a bit exhausted with dizziness and and pain in my legs, but I was determined to get on that glider at least for a … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 52: Overcoming Your Fears
With Comic Con around the corner (next Thursday 10/09 through Sunday 10/12 to be exact), I was getting super excited after feeling the fog lifting and feeling a bit more strength in my body. Last night the downturn began again. The addition of my esophagitis worries came back like a boomerang. I was getting a … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 51
Two Saturday's ago I attempted to go outside and take a walk and that sparked a panic and fear in me as I was left with shaky, unstable, heavy legs that felt like jello, a worrying dizziness with every step I took as well as a feeling that I my body was just going to … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 50: Putting One Foot in Front of The Other
Mind Body Synergylia 