I’m very happy to say I survived the first week of Focus T25 and it was not easy. I’ve been tired every day since last Monday and it’s not tired sleepy, it’s tired like, I don’t think I can get up. This hasn’t kept me from getting up and following my usual routine, but it does make me think about it a little bit.
Now I’m even more thankful to my psychiatrist for prescribing that second Ritalin at noon because without it I would be falling asleep and I doubt I would have been able to stay awake all day. But this was just the first week, it will keep getting easier as the weeks go on. Easy or not, I have to do this; it is recommended that after a traumatic brain injury you go on with a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercising.
Me being tired after the videos is not due to overdoing the exercises or as a result of the brain injury; I just push myself to do what I can, no more and no less. I’m so tired because I haven’t worked out like that in a long time, at least not since last November. But even at the gym I only pushed myself to do what I could, not too much or too little.
Despite all the difficulties I have faced in recent years, I am very proud to say I can do this, that I survived a week of Focus T25 and I won’t quit. That’s what’s going to make me stronger.
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I’m an aspiring writer still looking for exactly what I want to write about, with a lot of creativity, imagination and desire to write.
I studied Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University where I explored many different sides of writing through my classes and extracurricular activities in order to narrow my search for an identity as a writer.
I have written for Citrus TV Noticias and La Voz magazine, both of which gave me the chance to explore different mediums in which to write in. Through Citrus TV Noticias I also gained experience in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa, which is also something that I would be interested in working on since I am fluent in both of these languages. I was also an intern at Syracuse University Press where I got hands on experience in what goes into actually editing and publishing a book.
Through out the last four years I have faced a lot of challenges, which helped chape the person I am today. After being in a tragic car accident, being in comma, having a Traumatic Brain Injury, and being in therapy for over a year, I am a new me, willing to face challenges and knowing how to deal with them. I want to write about my accident and life after it to help others, show them it can be done and help in any way I can.
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Unstoppable María 
All the best! I started it yesterday. I have done Alpha 2 times before and it has showed amazing results, trust me. I lost 6-8 kgs during alpha. Never had a determination that strong to complete Beta after 1 week into it. This time I am determined. Fingers Crossed!
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All the best to you too!!! You can do it this time. But that’s actually a great idea, if I can’t finish Beta, I can do Alpha again. Thanks!
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Hi Maria,
Like you, I decided intense physical exercise was the way forward. I didn’t realize but….The stress of working after TBI/DAI made me constantly ill including colitis & I knew I had to look after my body better.
I did Insanity a couple of times but it was too lengthy so I switched to T25. It’s a killer but really works you out, plus I love Shaun T!
Best of luck to you – you can do it!!!
Jo x
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Insanity is literally insanity, I did it before my TBI. I’m glad to hear T25 really works and I’m not killing myself for nothing, especially from another TBI survivor.
Thank you!!!
I hope I can finish the whole thing.
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Best of luck! I have to admit I failed, got through Alpha but found I needed to drink more often than I was able. You can do it!!
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I’m trying to make it, no promises, but I hope writing about it and having support from readers like you can help me keep going.
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