I hate diets. I've always hated them. But I'm also not a "well-balanced" person where I eat all the right foods and exercise the right amount. No. Historically, I've been of the belief that if you workout/run enough, you can eat whatever you damn well want. And historically, my body was somewhat okay with that. … Continue reading Going Keto: How this all started
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Oh did something big happen today?
This isn't a political post so don't get your panties in a bunch. It's really just a post full of updates, but one of the updates is that, yes, I feel like I'm experiencing a political hangover right now. Five hours of sleep and waking up at 3:45 from hot flashes and checking to see … Continue reading Oh did something big happen today?
What it feels like to have the big “C”
Now that I'm four rounds into my chemotherapy (five rounds...as of this coming Friday), I feel like I have a pretty good perspective on what it's like to have cancer. And it's interesting because I can compare and contrast my experiences with others who have cancer and more often than not, it's usually not the … Continue reading What it feels like to have the big “C”
Checking in…
This week has been pretty low key and there's not much to report, but I thought I'd share a little something before I "go into battle" tomorrow. So here are the random things going on in my life, at current. 10,000 steps...BOOYEAH! Last Saturday, I hit 10,000 steps for the first time since I … Continue reading Checking in…
An ode to hair (you knew this was coming)
Well, I've hit another milestone. It's the "Eleven" milestone. Not sure what that refers to? Well, it refers to the breakout star of the new binge-worthy show on Netflix, "Stranger Things." Seriously, if you haven't seen the show, go watch it! Not sure I look as screen ready as this little lady, but we'll … Continue reading An ode to hair (you knew this was coming)
Day 6 is when we make jokes
Today, I'm officially not working. Well, I was officially not working as of last Thursday, but you know there's paperwork and things of that nature to declare me disabled for a long period of time. And I still have yet to duke it out with my grandma to get that handicapped sticker, but that's a … Continue reading Day 6 is when we make jokes