It’s been a while since I last posted. Life has been a bit overwhelming lately — things going on personally that have left me disturbed, emotionally drained, and, honestly, questioning a lot. I wasn’t ready to show up here pretending everything was okay. And that in itself made me realize how often we do exactly…
Dodging the bullet part 3. Heart Attack Lessons: From Hospital to Home
After a heart attack, the author experiences an emotional recovery journey. Initially euphoric to be home, reality sets in with fear and fatigue as everyday tasks become overwhelming. Support from family and friends is crucial, but self-doubt emerges. A trip for her son’s college orientation highlights her ongoing fragility, emphasizing the road to recovery ahead.
Dodging the Bullet (Part 2): What ensues in the hospital
The author describes a harrowing personal experience of suffering from chest pains and ultimately being diagnosed with a heart attack after 20 days of illness. Encouraged by friends, she goes to the ER, where doctors find a 100% blockage in her coronary artery and perform life-saving angioplasty. The narrative emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one’s health.
The indolent mode
When you stop exercising, your body goes into the 'indolent mode'. It thinks "oh isn't this wonderful...no work and fuel coming in!!!" It is a humungous effort to get up and approach the closet which contain the dreaded workout clothes. I tend to remember all the stuff I need to get done and have been…
My first 5 K
I registered for the 5 K race in March 2015. At that time, I was not able to run more than a mile at a stretch. But one cold and foggy morning in April, I started running and found I could actually run the whole 3.1 miles (5 K) without having to take any walking breaks at all. I was overjoyed. I had never thought when I started out less than a year ago that I could run for three whole miles. But I did it. Like I say – If I can do it, anyone can!
Go for it people!
Breaking it down
One week: At a glance
I thought I’d give you a brief idea about my exercise and food schedule for a week just to show that it is neither extraordinary nor unachievable.
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