There are times that we have a LOT going on in our lives. From things like health issues, mounting medical bills or bills in general, cost of living, increasing rent prices, to school work, relationships, family squabbles or taking care of family, job stress...you get the idea. So how do we deal with it all? … Continue reading Calm the Chaos: Things You Can Do to Alleviate Stress
As I mentioned in previous posts, these past few months have been a struggle. The most recent issue I was dealing with was the Barrett's Esophagus that came up in the labs from the endoscopy. Then I had blood and stools tests done to check my vitamins levels and to see if I have C-Diff … Continue reading The Struggle to Deal with Tough Days
On Friday, the lens of my glasses popped out and it was too late to get to the Optometrist's office and I couldn't fix them so I had to use my old glasses which sucked because everything is blurry, (dark for some reason.) Not sure if this was the sole cause or if the intestinal … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 70: Nostalgic Walking Meditation
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
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?
After going out for about 1 block and a 1/2 on Sunday, my body was craving more exercise time, so last night after work, I bundled up with two hats, since I am still getting over that cold, a fleece over my shirt, scarf, gloves, you name it. I did look like the kid from … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 68
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
Since my dad's passing in 2022, we've been going to visit him at the cemetery a few times a year. One of the days we go and bring him flowers and talk to him is the weekend before Thanksgiving. Due to my constant stomach issues, we have always saved money to take a cab to … Continue reading Fitness Checkup Day 66: Visiting My Dad
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 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
