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Health Check In: Still More to Endure

I made two videos which were unusable which touched on all of this and then another one on Sunday night that goes into some of what's been going on and can be viewed here for those that would rather watch a video. However, I feel that writing things down is much more cathartic so here … Continue reading Health Check In: Still More to Endure

Fitness Check In: Day 83

Today I woke up in a great deal of pain. Fortunately it wasn't pain in my foot, but in my neck and back. Using two pillows as suggested for those with acid reflux or Barrett's Esophagus in my case, has made it tough to sleep at times, this is on top of the horrid hot … Continue reading Fitness Check In: Day 83

Fitness Check In Day 81: Starting Over Again

In my other post, I mentioned that once again my plantar fascia popped leaving me unable to walk much. However, unlike the last time where I needed a walker and then a cane, this time I just had the cane and now I am able to walk at home slowly and by taking smaller steps. … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 81: Starting Over Again

Calm the Chaos: Things You Can Do to Alleviate Stress

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

Fitness Check In Day 73

Today was a crazy busy day where I was dragging my body for a good part of the morning, but it turned out to be a triumphant day for me physically. I took my lunch hour and accompanied my mom to get some groceries quickly and embraced the inspiration to cook a new quick side … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 73

Fitness Check In Day 63

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

Fitness Check In Day 62

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

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 50: Putting One Foot in Front of The Other

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

Fitness Check In Day 48: It’s Been a Minute

My last post was 09/04. Two days later, I ended up going to the hospital with dizziness, legs like jello, shortness of breath, bad calf pain, shakiness, and the thought that I maybe I wasn't going to come back home. I had never felt like this in my entire life. My arms and hands were … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 48: It’s Been a Minute