This past week was a tough week for me. I lost a very important part of me. Without warning at the young age of 34, my eldest sister passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest and kidney failure due to an unknown autoimmune disease. She had the healthiest diet of anyone that I know. She participated in the occasional 5k charity races and from time to time she biked and practiced yoga. Over time these activities became more difficult for her to participate in because she felt less energetic.
To compensate she took matters into her own hands, she continued to exercise, got more sleep and supplemented her diet with vitamins and nutrients.
Although she thought she was listening to the signs her body was giving her she unknowingly ignored the root cause, theoretically a doctor could have helped.
To compensate she took matters into her own hands, she continued to exercise, got more sleep and supplemented her diet with vitamins and nutrients.
Although she thought she was listening to the signs her body was giving her she unknowingly ignored the root cause, theoretically a doctor could have helped.
I cannot stress how important it is to go to the doctor and take care of your body. If you feel that you are easily fatigued during workouts that you normally do well in - take a second to evaluate your body. See a doctor, talk to a nutritionist, there are an abundance of resources around you - take advantage of them! The World Health Organization is a great resource for information, but don't be afraid to talk to your doctor!
Sometimes it is hard to get back to your daily workout routine after something devastating has happened to you. From experience I know there is nothing that can essentially heal the pain, but you can help lessen your heartache and stress by sticking to your workouts. Don't lose sight of your health and fitness!
