When I was first diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (22/5/24), I thought it would be a simple road to recovery. Just take my medication, my hormones would normalise, my hyperthyroid symptoms would go away, and life would be hunky dory. Well, it is now 9 going on to 10 months since I started treatment and the roadContinue reading “Hyperthyroidism: 9 Month Review”
Author Archives: Shen-Li
Building Cognitive Reserve
Cognitive reserve is the ability of the brain to resist damage and maintain normal function despite aging, disease, or injury. It’s a theoretical concept that helps explain why some people are more resilient to brain changes than others. I’ve been thinking a lot more about this in recent times, especially after stumbling on an instagram story about 3Continue reading “Building Cognitive Reserve”
The Pitfalls of an Introvert
I saw an introvert quiz on Instagram recently (the questions at the end of this post). Whether it an accurate test of introversion, I can’t really comment, but it doesn’t look too different from the introversion/extroversion test on Psychology Today. As I usually do when I see a quiz, I started going through it inContinue reading “The Pitfalls of an Introvert”
Aletheiaphysis
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you will have noticed the recent change from Forty, Fit and Fed to Aletheiaphysis. Why Aletheiaphysis? “Aletheia” (pronounced Ah-leh-thee-ah) comes from the Greek word aletheia, meaning “truth” or “disclosure.” “Physis” (pronounced fahy-sis) is a term that orignates from Ancient Greek philosophy. Derived from the verb phyesthai/phynai, it meansContinue reading “Aletheiaphysis”
Health Checks and Hyperthyroidism
I am now closer to 50 than I am to 40. Very soon, I might have to change this blog title to Fifty Fit and Fed. FMR has also been reminding me to get my yearly bloodwork done to make sure I haven’t developed any “old people” problems, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, orContinue reading “Health Checks and Hyperthyroidism”
Zone 2 Training is Not for Women
Some time back, I hopped onto the Zone 2 Training bandwagon because I was told it would improve my heart rate profile. Despite knowing that it’s not really bad to have a higher heart rate profile, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to lower it. Also, according to the research, training in Zone 2 will helpContinue reading “Zone 2 Training is Not for Women”
Cardio Workouts for Perimenopausal Women
I’ve been following Dr Stacy Sims ever since I read her article on “not Zone 2 Training for women”. Today, I saw a post on how much cardio perimenopausal women should be doing which prompted me to re-examine my workout schedule. So here’s the deal… I should do: SIT or HIIT 2-3 times a weekContinue reading “Cardio Workouts for Perimenopausal Women”
Spartan Trifecta Weekend 2023 in Gamuda Cove
On the 28th and 29th of October 2023, I “completed” my first Spartan Trifecta Weekend. It was the race I signed up for before Covid – back before my event, back when I was stronger, fitter, ready. I said this weekend would be my Spartan swan song but now that it’s over, I can’t ignoreContinue reading “Spartan Trifecta Weekend 2023 in Gamuda Cove”
Redline Team Relay 2023
That time I thought it would be a clever idea to do the Redline event and convinced my friends to join me because the tickets were 50% off!!! I must say that we must be one of the most relaxed teams despite being severely under-prepared. We only decided the night before the race who wouldContinue reading “Redline Team Relay 2023”
Trail Titans 16km 2023
I signed up for this race with some friends a while back. We thought it would be good training for the Spartan Trifecta at the end of October. I think it would have been a good experience if only I had prepared adequately for it. Running 16km in the jungle is nothing like running 16kmContinue reading “Trail Titans 16km 2023”
