Christmas Eve: Lab Results

Trying to stay positive is tough.  I know this and while I have been trying to keep it up and deal with life's curveballs now differently than before, it's not easy.  Life's curveballs keep coming to test you. I have been waiting for my stool results for CDiff since last week since I'm on the … Continue reading Christmas Eve: Lab Results

Fitness Check In Day 69: Taking Advantage of the Energy

The past few days have been interesting to say the least. Last Friday I left after work and went downtown to do a little Christmas shopping, then with heavy cumbersome bags (heavy for me is anything between 5 and 10 pounds) I walked over to Trader Joe's to get some cocoa powder I needed to … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 69: Taking Advantage of the Energy

Affirmations, Do They Work?

You attract what you put out. This is the core principle of The Law of Attraction, which is basically if you think positive, good things will happen and if you think negative, negative things will happen. This concept became popular by Rhonda Brynes documentary film, then book "The Secret." "This Sucks", "God I hate this … Continue reading Affirmations, Do They Work?

Fitness Check In Day 67

The day I saw the test results from my endoscopy online over a week ago, was the same day I had an early dentist appointment and in my rush to get out of the apartment so I wouldn't be late, despite waking up early, I forgot my hat and left with wet hair. There was … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 67

Fitness Check In Day 65: One Foot in Front of the Other

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

Fitness Check In Day 58

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

Fitness Check In Day 55: New York City Comic Con Day 1

Today was the first day of Comic Con! Today I left the apartment after 12:30, got to the Javits and walked around for about 4 hours, taking a few breaks in between to sit on the floor.  My calves feel like they are ready to explode, my back and feet are planning their funeral and … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 55: New York City Comic Con Day 1

Fitness Check In Day 54: Day Before New York City Comic Con

I first started a blog again to document my journey back to health, back to being physically fit and get ready to don the attire to dress as WWE's Chelsea Green. As you know, I was doing well and a lot of things came up which brough my workouts to halt. Hypertonic pelvic floor muscles, … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 54: Day Before New York City Comic Con

Fitness Check In Day 53: Thinking Will Not Overcome Fear but Action Will

Thursday, I faced my fear and went outside with my brother and mom without the cane.  The fear and hesitation was strong, but I knew I had to take that step at least to test myself and see how far I could get, how my health has improved since I started taking the D3 supplement … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 53: Thinking Will Not Overcome Fear but Action Will

Fitness Check In Day 52: Overcoming Your Fears

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