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 68

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

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

When Doctors Drop the Ball- Barrett’s Esophagus

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

Fitness Checkup Day 66: Visiting My Dad

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

Fitness Check In Day 64: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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

To Record or Not Record, That is the Question

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

Fitness Check In Day 59: Keep Climbing that Mountain

This week has had a lot of ups and downs health-wise. Since Comic Con, I have been unable to go out for a walk as I had initially intended after seeing that my body was able to handle it like a champ during NYCC. However, work had me plenty busy and my body honestly the … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 59: Keep Climbing that Mountain

Fitness Check In Day 57: Last Day of Comic Con

While I wanted to go all 4 days of Comic Con, Day 2 which was the best day cosplaying I have ever had in all the years I have gone, it was also a long day where I wasn't disciplined and did not give my body the sit down breaks it badly needed. This resulted … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 57: Last Day of Comic Con