Tag: Rheumatoid Arthritis

What A Difference A Year Makes

Happy New Year everyone!  As I kick off 2020 I look back on my first 2019 blog post (check out link here) that ended with the following outlook: “You can look at the year in review and think about how the past or present… Continue Reading “What A Difference A Year Makes”

We’re Halfway There, Livin’ On A Prayer

“Woahhhhh, we’re halfway there.  Woahhhhh, livin’ on a prayer!” Officially 20 weeks pregnant. Halfway to our due date.  Which also means: A pinterest board overflowing with ideas. Apps on my phone telling me the baby’s comparison to a fruit size along with other helpful… Continue Reading “We’re Halfway There, Livin’ On A Prayer”

Me Everyday: SLAY Me in December: SLEIGH

2018 is a wrap and last night we counted down to enter into 2019.  I want to take this time to reflect and highlight a day in December that was both a big surprise and a day beyond special. Let’s rewind several months… A… Continue Reading “Me Everyday: SLAY Me in December: SLEIGH”

Everything Worthwhile is Uphill

SO it has been a while since my last blog. Summer has come and gone, but it has left a quote, this blog’s title, that has become my personal mantra. A quote that has provided inspiration, motivation and encouragement through a summer that challenged… Continue Reading “Everything Worthwhile is Uphill”

Day 50 – The RUNdown

Day 50. Roman Numeral L. The number of letters in “fifty” equals the sum of the digits in 50. 50 is also the sum of three square numbers: 3^2 + 4^2 + 5^2 = 9 + 16 + 25 = 50. Woohoo!  Hit 50… Continue Reading “Day 50 – The RUNdown”

No Crying Over a Flat Tire

“A negative attitude is like a flat tire, you can’t go anywhere without changing it” ~ Anonymous This quote takes on multiple meanings for me and it just so happens it was literally and figuratively this past week. I have seen two different rheumatologists… Continue Reading “No Crying Over a Flat Tire”

#AdvocateForArthritis and #RacinForACure

WOW! After last post, I can’t get over all of you who commented, liked or sent me personal messages. I can’t thank you enough and express how much I appreciate the responses. I had people all across the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom… Continue Reading “#AdvocateForArthritis and #RacinForACure”

Knowledge + Action = POWER

Week 1 √ What a coincidence and yet perfect way to kick off my elimination diet with entering into March, which is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. I definitely want to share with you how the first week went, but want to give tribute to… Continue Reading “Knowledge + Action = POWER”

3 P’s: Planning, Prepping and Phase 1

Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3 = Elimination Diet.  I have committed and decided that I needed to try something different.  I knew I couldn’t just go on being in continuous daily pain with no medication.  I had to take matters into… Continue Reading “3 P’s: Planning, Prepping and Phase 1”