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Leanne Argoso Fitness, Belmont, ON (2025)

04/01/2023

Every year I let the boys choose a theme for their cake. Callen chose hockey ice cream cake. Not my fanciest but was definitely do able with my current energy level. Ordered some things, cake together one day and finished today!

03/15/2023

I haven't been riding since I was pregnant with Grayson. Life happens and that's okay. I always figured I would come back to riding again.

My plan was to ride last summer to work and back, out for a few rides and feel the wind in my hair again and then sell it.

Well, like a lot of things it didn't happen. Yes, i was still working through the summer but wasn't doing a whole lot else. I knew getting on my motorcycle was reckless and dangerous. I don't think I had the stamina, strength or most important the mental capacity to ride. Brain fog and concentration driving a car takes a lot out of me. I knew it wouldn't be safe in a motorcycle.

I am hopeful one day I can back to it, like many things. I continue like many around the world to advocate that this is real. I continue to try different treatments, research what I can and keep an open and grateful heart to all supporting myself and others.❤️

02/22/2023

Going to get results from my cardiologist next week. As much as I want answers hoping all is well❤️

https://time.com/6256674/covid-19-affects-heart/

02/22/2023

This is the difference of not even 12 hours. The first I was fresh out of bed, tired from a busy weekend of making memories, but the adrenalin was going. I was outside in my happy place, with my people being grateful for doing some things with them.

Behind the sunglasses and smile are large bags, sore muscles, lingering headache and the knowledge that I would feel the effects later....ringing ears, pounding head, pounding chest and exhaustion.

Picture two is my body reacting....saying enough....you need to stop. I paced as best I could but I knew not enough.

So yes...I can push through if I want. I did this for over 6 months at work. I put on my smile, pushed through headaches, brain fog, intermittent swallowing issues, intermittent muscle freezing, severe fatigue to name a few. I gave up family time and me time and crashed hard by 8. I was not a fun person to be around and cried alot.

The problem is ...this wasn't sustainable but I thought I had to. Now, I more aware of my body and monitor it as best I can. It throws me curve balls often but I am continually learning. I make calculated knowledgeable decisions to choose when i push through for JOY....knowing the cost.

I mourn my old self but I am also learning to accept my new self and celebrate the joy in my life❤️

02/18/2023

Over the past few days I have reflected on what many of you have said, I have reflected on why I post and do stories I have thought about why I thought I needed to stop. I realized a few things

- sharing, educating and advocating about long covid and my journey is therapeutic for me and good for the community at large

-people want to know more, are curious and if they aren't can stop following me.

-I was hurt and had F%$ # that I don't need the negativity moment

-I was scared sharing my journey, including that "when I am able to look normal and do normal" things would cause negative consequences at work and with an LTD application if it comes to it. Sadly my leader has been less than supportive and flexible. The stories I told myself based on their actions was they don't believe me either. So I was spinning...

But...I have missed sharing my daily experiences on stories and feel while on a little get away with the family i have so much more to share

So...if you are interested...I have decided to stay❤️

02/15/2023

This will be my last post for awhile. It has come to my attention that some people following me think I am faking my long covid, that I am milking it and trying to get out of work. If I am honest that's how I have felt going back to work too...no flexibility or consideration for how I know my body and triggers and no consideraction for work life balance. I have not only been physically drained but because of this emotionally drained.

This deeply hurts me. I would hope that those that know me would know better. I am honest, hard-working and put my all into everything. I continued working for 8 months with this condition, sacrificing things I love and time with family.

The past year has been one of the hardest in my life. I have been sharing not for sympathy, but to spread awareness and advocate for the long covid, ME and CFS community.

Thank you to those who believe me and have been there with me through this journey. For those who doubt I hope you never have to understand.

I will continue checking messages or if you want to stay in touch message me by the end of the week.

Be well and take care💕💞

02/06/2023

Well, they often say what goes up must come down...but I am hopeful and optimistic that my ups and downs will trend up.

I was grateful for the few days I had a week ago feeling a "bit more normal", getting out for a walk, feeling productive more at home, HR not as erratic, staying up past 8pm..😄. I was cautiously optimistic knowing a crash may happen despite how much I listened to my body.

That's the thing with long covid and it's ups and downs.....not enough is known about the true cause, why it fluctuates. I think many of us have found ways to manage some symptoms but why the highs and lows happen is not truly understood and more research is needed. I believe it goes "dormantish " at times and then rears its head. I am not totally buying into that people are cured. I think for me I need to be optimistic and realistic. This allows me to stay sane, less frustrated and to celebrate the small wins along the way.

So yes, I crashed. I haven't felt this bad since the fall. The good news is I am more aware of what I need to do, work hasn't called yet and I had a few days before the weekend. I chose to miss choir, miss one hockey game and not go over to a friends, so I could be present for weekend games. I kept my symptoms from being worse by wearing ear plugs and sun glasses. ( Light and noise sensitivity came back for a bit this go around). I am grateful I was able to get out with the boys and share un their joy❤️

So, one day at a time, one foot in front of the other, listening to your body, advocating for yourself.....if you are feeling like me...you aren't alone..

You can do hard things.❤️

01/30/2023

Today I got out for a walk I haven't had the energy to do in quite awhile....it's so beautiful and in our little village.

It felt great, the fresh air and tranquility. There were moments I felt normal sitting there. I am getting more of those moments, of feeling better than I have. I am able to do a bit more and not crashing as hard or as soon as I expected. It is these moments I am choosing to focus on. I am no where near my pre covid normal....but better is better....and I am grateful for that.

I am cautiously optimistic, trying to pace and not over do it. The last few times in the past year that I felt like this.... I did too much and crashed.

I am not back to work yet, as I had expected. The process between occupational health and management is taking longer than anticipated. I am frustrated as my benefits run out this week and EI application has been put in... but grateful to have more time to take it slow. Hoping this helps my return to work to be more successful.

Thanks for everyone's love and support❤️

01/23/2023

Reposted from someone in a long covid group.... very true for many mountains in life❤️

take your time
to heal, my love

the way back to yourself
isn’t a breathless race

or a runaway train

your rehabilitation
requires respite

not rush

our rustic open wounds
become symmetrically
formed scars once we
allow ourselves time to rest

not when we thrash around

~ the way to healing isn’t a mountain
face that you must scale

~ your recovery isn’t a barrier
that you have to climb

~ your comeback isn’t an
obstacle course

of dangling legs,
grasping fingers
or racing heartbeats
that you are being called
to scramble around,
across or through

you won’t mend
your heart

by “getting over”
what happened to you

your suffering isn’t a
rickety ladder of noisy steps

~ it’s a quiet church of whispering angels
~ it’s a still lake of your beautiful reflection
~ it’s a sacred school house of learning

if we don’t spend time with
our pain

we never learn from it

if we don’t listen to the shifting
deep rumbles inside of us

we will build our lives on fault lines

if we treat our trauma like a
racecourse to speed through

we will keep crashing into the walls

I don’t believe you
will ever “get over”
anything terrible that
has happens to you

like it is a fence

instead

I believe that if
you rest with your pain
under a tree for an
hour or two

like it is your best friend

it will remind you
over and over about

how you are your most
beautiful when you refuse to give up

don’t let them lie to
you when they tell
you to “move on”
from your wounds

your wounds
make the best
teachers

they have so
much to teach you
about the wealth
of courage you
have inside of you

your pain isn’t
an obstacle

it’s a testimony
of how remarkably
brave you are

when you want to
know peace again

after you fall
to pieces

don’t speed through
your recovery

lie down with your
fat tears on
the couch
for as long as
it takes
to remember

there is absolutely nothing
that can stop you

you don’t need
to overcome anything
like it is a wall

you just need to rest
for a bit

and that’s how you
come back to yourself again

one long nap at a time

my love,
take

01/08/2023

There are times in life when you have to accept that things aren't what you planned or expected . You have to let go of things holding you back and move forward. This isn't easy. It doesn't change with the flip of a switch. It's like a wave ebbing, flowing crashing, rebuilding, crashing again and eventually making it to shore. For me it usually involves tears which is part of releasing and letting go.

Over the years I have moved through this journey many times, including day to day and major life events....divorce, deciding to have an egg donor and now my long covid journey.

The uncertainty and unknowns are scary and unnerving at times. I practice gratitude for what I can do. Other times I am angry and sad, missing my previous active life.

Overall I am noticing small improvements with my long covid journey. I am monitoring myself better and my lows aren't as low. I am nowhere near the "old me" but holding onto these small improvements.

Last week during a burning bowl ceremony and acupuncture session my wave crashed. I have been worrying about return to work, financially how we will manage if I can't, what will I do if I can't, my purpose in life....

It was in those moments all the sadness, anger and frustration came out. It was also in those moments I started to accept this might be the new me. I opened myself up to this being okay and celebrating any changes or things I can do.

I am trying to stop thinking things are "not like it used to be" but hey I did it. I opened myself up to taking it a day at a time and seeing where God, the universe takes me

My wave still builds at times and I am sure I will crash again....but I feel like this is progress❤️

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas eve!!🎄

This Christmas season I may not have done all the things, sent cards to everyone, baked all the cookies or even gone to see everyone.

I have listened to my body, as crazy as it has been😃, and chosen my activities and rest as necessary. This year I have had to make choices and miss things with friends and family in order to be present other moments. It hasn't always been easy and there has been doubt and sometimes guilt along the way.

As I wake up from a nap, I know that I am doing the right thing. I know I am teaching my boys that taking care of yourself is okay and necessary. I know tomorrow will be full of love laughter and fun. I know I will be tired and possibly out the next day, but I am setting myself up as best I can.

I know I haven't personally seen or been in contact with many this season but know my thoughts and love are with you.

Have a merry Christmas everyone. Be kind to yourself and others.

Lots of love❤️

12/19/2022

I am tired but my heart and spirit are full. What an amazing night singing Christmas carols at our first annual event in our amazing village. I had to sit and I will be tired tomorrow...
But singing and music are therapy.

Thank you so much to Joanne Barker for helping put things in to motion and for sharing your talent on the piano, along with Abbey Taylor.

Thank you to Belmont Diner for opening up and for those that came out. It was great to hear people singing along, kids laughing and having fun. We were very happy with the turn out and look forward to many more years to come!!☃️🎶🎵🎼

12/09/2022

Strength isn't always about lifting heavy weights.....

Strength is about doing what's best for you and saying no to what isn't.

Strength is slowing down when you want to push harder.

Strength is moving forward even when you don't want to.

Strength is finding balance in the midst of uncertainty.

12/05/2022

How are you doing???

I appreciate everyone who has reached out and checked in on me. I haven't done an update in awhile...not sure how to honestly answer how I am doing. I find telling my journey in short snippets in my stories the easiest on a day to day basis

Has being off work made a difference?

For sure. I am not crashing as much and I am much more present with the family.

Am I still needing to pace and rest and go to bed at an early hour?

For sure....this isn't something that just goes away. (Check out the diagram I posted...it's a great way to explain where I was when working and now)

I have been doing all the things to decrease my symptoms and feel better...yoga, meditation, reiki, chiropractor, massage, naturopath, counseling....most important....pacing and really listening to my body.

I remain off work till into January when I will have to start thinking about a slow gradual return to work. That scares me..but I am focusing on a day at a time and being grateful for what I can do.

Again...thanks to all. I will keep resting, pacing, watching more TV then I ever have...but will keep educating others and doing what I can to live life with this new me. ❤️💕

positive

11/01/2022

During our fertility journey, I did a blog to help myself cope and to share with others where we were at. I found it very cathartic. I have shared it with many over the years to let them know they aren't alone in their feelings.

I have decided to do the same for my long hauler journey. I have started a few posts and will update as I can. If you are interested, check it out.

10/24/2022

I want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out since I posted about taking some time off to conquer my long hauler symptoms/illness.

For those not following my stories my nurse practitioner wants me off for at least a month to see if I can get my reserves back up.

The thing with long hauler is its cyclical day to day, week to week and even throughout the day. It's about listening to your body and not over doing it, so you don't crash.

I would say my symptoms are about the same but I crashed pretty good a couple weeks ago so it's going to take some time. I am trying to balance activity with rest, monitoring symptoms and starting to do more research into options to help.(I typically post these on my stories, FB and Insta, if interested).

Today, since I was home, I got to spend it with the boys. They were great and respected when I needed to rest. Even despite needing rests I was more present than I have been in a long time, not as depleted.

It's weird being home, but feels right. The future, return to work and how my body and mind will manage does worry me, if I honest. But I have time to figure it out and amazing support of so many.

Thank you❤️

10/15/2022

Today I decided making it work wasn't working anymore.

Today I decided something had to give so I could maybe be me again

I am tired of surviving and hoping to thrive again.

I am tired of cycles of ups and downs with only 40% my pre covid energy.

I don't know what the future holds with this illness but I am going to control what I can.

I deserve, my family deserves and my patients deserve a more balanced me.

Thank you to my colleagues, family and friends for supporting me in this decision to heal myself and hopefully come back stronger. I will start with a week and take it a day at a time.

In the end....hopefully I find a better balance. It might not be "what it used to be" but hopefully I can thrive again.

Leanne Argoso Fitness

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