A Size Strong

09/14/2023

A stroke can happen to anyone. Learn R.Á.P.I.D.O.
Stroke can affect anyone at any age. Noelia was 29 years old, but she still had a stroke 8-days after giving birth. She survived thanks to acting R.Á.P.I.D.O. If you speak Spanish or know someone who does, learn and share the R.Á.P.I.D.O. acronym. Identify the symptoms of a stroke, call 911, and save your life or the life of a loved one.
R. Rostro caído
Á. Alteración del equilibrio
P. Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo
I. Impedimento visual repentino
D. Dificultad para hablar
O. Obtén ayuda, llama al 911

Learn more at http://spr.ly/6189P4oi3

05/01/2023

04/24/2023

Honored to share a little about my Stroke story to stroke survivors on this podcast.

We chat when, what I did (or didn’t do in my case), career changes, putting your big girl pants on, coaching CrossFit and caregivers (love to my husband)❤️.

It’s 21 minutes long, listen in and let me know what you think. Share of you can as well.

Thanks!

TTR CrossFit
Fit Houston
American Stroke Association

02/27/2023

Listen to your body and don’t wait to take action.
Thanks American Stroke Association for sharing this.

Overworked new mom Kelly Fucheck spent 10 days in the ICU after a stroke. Her doctor asked her to start reclaiming her health by putting in just two minutes a day on a treadmill. Those two minutes were a struggle. "I just kept on focusing on that one step in front of the next. As long as I moved forward, I was winning," Kelly says.

Here's Kelly's Story From the Heart: http://spr.ly/61823S8j4

02/22/2023

"Stroke does not discriminate. It can affect anybody at any age."

At 38, Saundra Minge had two strokes in one day, caused by blood clots. Doctors thought she might be paralyzed, but now she's walking and talking.

She's proud to use her voice to encourage others to learn the acronym FAST to remember the warning signs of a stroke:

➡️ Face drooping,
➡️ Arm weakness
➡️ Speech difficulty
➡️ Time to call 911.

Here's Saundra's Story From the Heart: http://spr.ly/61893S8b1

01/19/2023

Risk factors listed below are some of the main indicators that an individual is more likely to have a stroke. A stroke can happen at any age, but the risk increases with age. Men are more likely than women to have a stroke, but women tend to live longer, which means their lifetime risk of having a stroke is higher. In the United States, stroke occurse more often in African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, and Hispanic adults. Although many of these risk factors are not under your control, there are some that can be changed by incorporating healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular physical activity, getting the proper amount of sleep, and eating healthy foods!

01/09/2023

Learn more about the different types of strokes and why they occur. Cryptogenic strokes are those that occur and have an unknown cause.

01/02/2023

Fresh foods are often less expensive during their harvest season. Here’s what’s in season right now:

12/09/2022

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The first time congenital heart defect survivor Justin Cadelago reached 3 miles, he felt the "runner's high" he'd heard about. He was hooked.

At 35 he'd already had 3 heart surgeries but felt terrific after switching to a plant-based diet and taking up boxing. Then came a transient ischemic attack, or mini-stroke. "It was so scary because I was in great shape. I just felt so vulnerable to it happening again." Doctors suggested Justin give up boxing and take up running (slowly).

"Running really helped shape the next year of my life into a story of gratitude rather than victimhood," Justin says. In March, he ran his first full marathon in Los Angeles. The San Francisco marathon followed in July. Then came the biggie: the New York City Marathon in November, on the American Heart Association's team. Justin now sees his health conditions as his "superpower."

"It's accelerated my wellness journey and allowed me to experience things in ways I wouldn't have. Because I allow myself to be vulnerable, people trust me and identify with me. That's allowed me to help people and to be helped by others."

Read Justin's Story From the Heart here: http://spr.ly/61893BqeZ

12/06/2022

I’ve nominated some advocates and found out that I also have been nominated.
Today is the last day for nominations so I thought I’d put it out there. If you’ve learned about brain health or strokes from my advocacy work I’d be honored for your nomination and support.
Many thanks!
Use my email kelly@asizestrong.com if asked. 😀😀

LAST CHANCE to nominate a stroke hero in your community. Let’s celebrate survivors, caregivers, families, and groups defeating stroke. Nominations close today. http://spr.ly/6181MLgKS

11/22/2022

Knowledge is power when it comes to stroke recovery. Our Life After Stroke Guide can help. Get it here: http://spr.ly/6184MI1la