The last seven years of my life have been a rollercoaster, grappling with the challenges of both Breast Implant Illness (BII) and living with an ostomy. In the midst of this difficult journey, one practice has been a constant source of rejuvenation and resilience - yoga. The transformative power of yoga has not only contributed to my physical recovery but has also played a significant role in improving my mental and emotional well-being. In this blog post, I will share how the holistic practice of yoga has been instrumental in my healing journey, providing a sanctuary of hope and positivity.

I just got done with a 10 minute run well actually 10:24 minute mile jog but who cares I was out there. I am not sure why I started wanting to run again after so long but I did and I am enjoying it. I started running in 2002 and did a half marathon back in 2009. Right after that marathon I stopped running and would only do it here and there over the last 13 years. But something in me a few weeks ago said to get back out there, so I have been doing a few walk/runs so that I do not injure myself.

Hey friends! I am away on vacation and really enjoying the warm weather! John and I headed to Florida Monday night and since being in Florida I had taken a couple of days off from working out. Yesterday my friend Lindsay asked me to join her in her tennis lesson. Mind you I haven’t held a tennis racket in more than 15 years. LOL

Done with Phase 1 of 75 hard !!

I couldn’t be happier lol. This one was so mentally hard! I don’t know whether it’s because I did it in January in New England or it’s just plan hard lol

I could not be happier right now lol. It is 9:30 on this cold, snow covered Sunday morning and I have already done my last outdoor walk and the last 5 minute cold shower. The rest of the day will be easy to finish. I don’t know whether it was the fact that it’s January in New England and freezing out or just that a 5 minute cold shower in general is not fun, but like I have said this entire month, this was HARD! But by 6pm tonight I will be finishing up checking the boxes and be done with this part.

Thought I would start today’s message with a professional picture of me thinking I was in a really good Yoga pose. It is amazing what you think you see in your mind and what it really looks like. But I digress because it really doesn’t matter. What does matter is doing something good for you no matter what it really looks like. You get better with practice and time.

It’s Sunday morning and I am up bright and early having my coffee and getting ready to head out to a photo shoot. My mother has never seen anything like one so I am bringing her with me. I have done at least 1 professional photo shoot every year since 2010. Someone asked me the other day how I got into it.

This is an example of a full body workout that I did at home last week from the Sweeney Fitness App that I have been following. If you love lifting you really should grab the app and try it out. It’s only $1 for the first month and $14.99 every month after. I am not an affiliate for them, just love their style of workouts. I mixed it between using my kettlebells and my dumbbells so that I could do it at home instead of heading to the gym that day.

As you know I LOVE weight training. I have tried everything and even get roped into CrossFit style workouts occasionally but I am more the traditional weight training girl. It may depend on where you are at in life with what is best for you. You maybe a mom or just getting into working out or not comfortable heading to the gym just yet, Or in an ostomy and not sure what to do so an at home workout maybe what is best for you.

Good morning! Guys, I must be crazy! I woke up today and the temperature said 4 degrees feels like -12. As I was lying in bed thinking NOPE I am NOT getting into that cold shower today, NOPE, NO WAY! Then here comes my tough voice JUST GO GET IT OVER WITH! You made this commitment to yourself, You are strong, You don’t quit things, You finish everything you start (I have had to train my brain to say this to me) LOL.

As you all know I am in an Ostomy and one of the main questions I get a lot on social media is what I do for workouts and how I handle protecting myself from getting a hernia. First, let me say that I have permission from my doctors to workout, so you should always check with you Dr. before start gin any workout program. Secondly there is a lot of different exercises you can do like walking that will lead to great benefits. To me moving our bodies is the most important thing you can do.

Welcome to 2022! Last night we had friends over for Chinese food like we’ve done for years, well except when we were in NYC, they did come down for one of those 3 celebrations. That year we were living on 42nd St between 9th and 10th ave. It was a rainy New Years Eve however we did go to our rooftop in the rain and watch the Ball Drop in Times Square, it was pretty magical watching all the confetti. Oh, and if you don’t know each year there is a website you can go to and have your wish for that coming year printed on a piece of that confetti. So when the ball drops, your wish will be included in the celebration to kick off the New Year. I have done it for 4 years now. This year my wish is to act in a movie. LOL. That is a BIG wish. Not sure it will happen seeing that I am just starting out on this journey.

Guys!!!! ⠀⠀⠀

I cried a little this morning in a good way. Finished 75 hard yesterday and feel so accomplished. I woke up one Sunday morning after watching @mrsdukesfitspo for a few weeks and said that’s it I’m doing this and starting today. It was my grandsons birthday party day, I knew there’d be cake and celebratory food but made that commitment to myself. ⠀

Happy Thursday and day 5 of me doing the 75 Hard! Yikes, lol. I love doing things that stretch me, I have come to realize that I am a better person, wife, mom, grandmother and leader when I do. We have been back in NH for 7 months now and I still miss living in NYC. There is nothing like waking up to the hustle and bustle of the city. That said there is a calm to waking up in NH and being around that family, I am back here for them and they are the only thing that matters. So I am very happy about that.