Another Face..... Of Multiple Myeloma

Well I've completed my 21 day fitness challenge- didn't have much time to give a day by day plan with the exception on IG posts -Yoliecooks. It's been some interesting few weeks, but happy to say I safely lost 5 lbs, and 4 more to go. This challenge has taught me that I don't have to just go with the flow, but I can move towards a healthier eating regimen as well as workout. This challenge was more rewarding than when I normally workout at the gym... with that I'm proud of the results. -Losing some of waist and stomach- states happiness on my part. Healthy mindset is a must for those going through chronic conditions. The way to move ahead in making changes is towards your diet and getting some form of physical activity*. *Always speak with your doctor when you want to go that route of physical activities in what should and should not be done, based on your individual situation. Diet My diet consisted of mindfulness - period! It was refreshing to e...

Okay, so I've been displaying some of  my journey when it comes to fitness. My weight has been up and down for about a year now. I'm petite- so my normal weight was around 120lb before I started taking my myeloma cocktail. In 2016 after a horrible all goes wrong with a root canal earlier in the year- my weight dropped from 130lb (gained 10lbs) to 110lb.... it was that bad! Anyway, I recovered from that but found my weight was still leaning towards the danger zone for someone my height (5'3"). I'm on a journey to change how we think our lives cannot change despite a chronic illness. I believe and have successfully pushed on my twitter the need to stay fit and healthy despite the situation- well aspiring towards a Fit trainer- I gotta look like I know what I'm talking about. I'm taking part of a 21 Day Fitness Challenge and looking forward to sharing my journey with you. Tomorrow is the day and I guess I'll do more posting than I normally do. Thi...

Okay, I've received a few call outs on some very important subjects in the war of Myeloma, and thought why not prepare a simple reference to be mindful, as you take on your new journey in fighting multiple myeloma.... or any ailment Here are the top 3 for 2016 To tell the truth my time with Myeloma and handling other family health matters- I feel like I should sign up for a position as a Patient Advocate because there's something to be said if you don't speak up for the most important person in your life in this moment in time... and that is YOU! 101 A Learn to Listen... Then Speak Newbies- You''ll be bombarded with a lot of details about your present position. I've been there - it will be very overwhelming and at times frustrating. Seasoned- I know it- you know the routine and want to get on with the technicalities. You've been through the routine with Social Workers, Oncologist, Nurses, Insurance Claims for a while now. Well n...

Hi All, I'm well and still kicking... Thank God! I know it's been awhile but I've been active on my twitter, so if not blogging I've been live on other forms of social media. I've been busy with life in general, whether work, forming businesses, Dr appts... it can be a bit taxing. Well one of the developments is forming a wellness training program for ..... you guessed it- people like me and possibly you. I've encountered a lot the last few years but through it all, I've been consistent with physical self. Now, what does that mean you ask? Well I've tried to stay fit and active to the best of my abilities. It's not easy taking dex, rev,acyclovir, velcade... more recently carfilzomib. Quite frankly a lady gets tired and at times sluggish; However, I've worked out details to persevere despite the "sleepy syndrome" I like to call it. I really don't know how I do the things I do, and how my body is still functioning as we've bee...

Happy Labor Day Weekend Everyone! Living with multiple myeloma is no longer looked at as a death sentence, and yes there's many different experiences, those positive experiences shared gives us a bit of hope. May today's journey be grand, hopeful and remember never lose faith in the fight. Keep your faith, positive mind frame, and wit.

Hi everyone! It’s been awhile from my last posting… sorry. All well on my mm journey- but there are some call outs as I adjust to meds and my body reactions to this interesting journey. A month ago I awoke in agonizing pain at my right leg. It was an excruciating leg spasm from what I thought was a subtle stretch. Well let’s just say I’ve been having problems ever since. I know somewhere down the line this has to do with these crazy meds being taken- after my 3 rd week and alerting my team of weekly nurses, I was given a leg sonogram. It was so agonizing waiting the final results, but luckily there’s no signs of the dreaded DVT everyone speaks about that is actually quite scary…. What Is DVT? Deep Vein Thrombosis Clotting that can form in any area of the body, It’s more prevalent in the legs. The huge concern is when these clots travel through -out the body and travel to the lungs causing death of pulmonary embolism. Some signs to look out for: Warm skin Red ...

Read my story in Black Doctors. Org Feeling Good Myeloma warriors- on Zometa... HATE IT! More to report on this foolishness! MY STORY HERE