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06/18/2026

6/17/26: back at it run. 🫶🏃‍♀️

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06/17/2026

06/17/2026

6/16/26: slingin’ sweat strength sesh. Using energy strategy and leaning in when I’ve got it.

2 x 30 lbs and 2 x 17.5 lb dumbbells. Full body. Full intention.

06/16/2026

6/15/26: Needed to move my body this morning. Thought I’d test things and try a run. She came through. Endorphins are really good some days. Mood boost. Starting the day with intention of nourishing myself.

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06/16/2026

6/14/26: Incredible weight workout before the migraine got me. Felt good and manageable. Full body. 2 x 30 lb and 2 x 17.5 lb dumbbells.

Sometimes you get it done when your body and energy allow.

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06/15/2026

“…stop pouring oceans into hand that only recognize puddles.”

06/14/2026

6/13/26: Day 2 in a row of migraine. Buckle up for a bit of a read. Yesterday, I used multiple rounds of multiple emergency medications and OTCs to make it through. I had VERY important things to attend to including a graduation celebration for a special girl and a date night with some of our BFFs. Luckily, our BFFs are understanding and supportive people who suggested a change of plans away from live music (😭) and toward a quiet dinner.

I created these images with ChatGPT to try to convey a bit of my experience. I worked out this morning, hydrated, had my coffee, got my shower, got ready to leave for an appointment, and BANG. 💥 Aura, prodrome with black, white, and red zig zag, undulating lines in my right eye. You blink and blink and try to clear it. It just gets more pronounced.

No matter how many times I experience this, it’s frightening. Sometimes meds work. Sometimes they don’t.

After two straight days of fighting it, even when the pain subsides, there is a bone-deep, excruciating exhaustion that sleep, nor rest, nor “taking it easy” will alleviate. I’ve been researching more about the postdrome phase because I have felt it more acutely recently.

Postdrome of migraine is (scientifically backed) like having run a marathon without moving. Your body and brain have survived a neurological storm. You have been stressed to the outer limits. Recovery can take days.

Not everyone experiences the same thing. I’m trying to be more open about my own experiences to bring awareness and understanding.

Today was like having run my 5th marathon this month. That’s the equivalent of a marathon every 2.6 days. IYKYK. If you don’t, I’m incredibly happy for you. I do mean that. I’ve included some links below to helpful articles about migraines if you’d like to learn more.

We have to remind ourselves that we’ll be back in the high life again… ~Steve Winwood

https://advancedspineandpain.com/2026/05/03/migraine-postdrome/

https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/what-a-migraine-attack-can-feel-like-understanding-the-neurological-experience-beyond-head-pain/

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06/11/2026

6/11/26: When I say age is just a number, this is what I mean. Yes, our chronological age will add a digit every year, regardless. However, we have quite a bit of control on what our biological age is. As someone approaching my late 40s, I’m thinking about this more and more.

Wellness is holistic. When we approach our own care and day-to-day with intention, nourish our bodies with food. Move our bodies, sleep well, and guard our peace, this can have significant impact.

Thanks for the boost this morning, Garmin! I’m feeling good. (~Nina Simone)

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06/10/2026

6/10/26: SWEAT FEST. We have it every ounce today. Full-body. 2 x 30 lbs, 2 x 15 lbs. 12-20 reps. All the burn! 🔥🔥🔥

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