Life’s Plot Twists
Life has a way of flipping everything upside down when you least expect it. Last year, I was deep into training for ultramarathons happy, focused, and loving the process.
Then, on November 16, everything changed. I was running the Fat Ass Ultra just outside Belleville. After two laps, I walked off the course. My body couldn’t hold heat. Within 24 hours, I was in the Belleville ER.
An old infection had returned in my perianal region the same issue that led to my Crohn’s diagnosis two years ago. This time, it forced me to take weeks off training. I started Avsola, an immune suppressant given through 2.5- to 3-hour infusions. It shuts down TNF-alpha, the inflammatory markers in my body.
The first dose hit me hard. On top of that, my personal life imploded. A relationship went south, fast. I spiraled into depression. My body felt foreign. I slept constantly. Training? Barely happened.
Fast forward to now.
I’m in a new space both literally and mentally. The meds are starting to feel balanced. The relationship chaos? I’m coping with how it played out. But I’ve gained 17 lbs.
Yesterday, I posted photos about wanting to shed some weight. People commented, "You still look good!" I don’t disagree. But this isn’t about looks. It’s about how I feel at nearly 200 lbs. It’s about setting positive goals to counter the negativity of the past few months. It’s about proving we don’t need fancy gyms to reclaim our strength.
This blog is my public journal documenting the process of getting back into shape. No gym memberships, just my home training space, the outdoors, and smart nutrition. It’s about the everyday struggles, the small wins, and holding myself accountable.
Day 1: The Comeback
Yesterday was the start. My first workout in my new space looked like this:
Bo staff warmup and drills 4 supersets: Pull-ups + Push-ups 3 rounds of a kettlebell circuit: Kettlebell swings Around the worlds Reverse lunges Single-arm shoulder press Wood choppers Superset: Kettlebell bicep curls + Overhead tricep extensions Core: 3 sets of ab wheel rollouts Cool-down: 20–30 mins of Yin yoga Bonus: 10 mins of Qi Gong
Activity for the day: Steps: 11,000 Floors climbed: 15
This isn’t just about weight. It’s about rebuilding resilience physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s about using movement as medicine, one step (or kettlebell swing) at a time.
Till next time much love.