Michael Quadri

I try to make woking out a habit. I love the way I feel after a good workout and during the times when I am bulking, I add protein supplements to my diet, mainly in the form of protein shakes.

How do you feel about protein supplements, or even supplements in general?

This week I challenge you to go out of your way and give your body some much needed TLC! You deserve it.

Comment below with what you end up doing!

Making sure you’re consuming a good amount of water on a daily basis is important, but it is also a habit that can quickly get old. What do you do (if anything) to help you stay on top of it?

I was recently gifted a house plant and it was love at first sight! My collection has grown rather quickly and I take so much pride in them. I love the way they brighten up my home!

Do you own any plants?

Do you have any allergies? If so, have you ever noticed a link between your allergies and sickle cell? For example, whenever you have an allergic reaction, does that ever result in a sickle cell crisis?

One thing I hear a lot of people with sickle cell talk about is their struggle with having small veins. I don’t know if this is due to the biology of an individual with sickle cell, or repeated use (IV fluids, transfusions, injections etc), or a mixture of both, but I do know it is a persistent problem within the community.

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People with sickle cell typically have lower levels of vitamin D, and this may contribute to the condition worsening.

It is often recommended for people with sickle cell to have a good amount of vitamin D in their diet, and there are benefits of doing so such as a reduced risk of chronic pain, osteoporosis, bone fractures, and muscle…[Read more]

Do you have any tips for getting a good night’s sleep?

I have an Apple Watch and I downloaded an app that allows me to track my sleep. In my case, it was highlighted that I have a better sleep if I workout during the day, and I must admit, I do feel more refreshed when I workout.

Is there anything that you do that helps you sleep better?

There are so many things that can trigger a sickle cell crisis, and people with sickle cell are advised to do their best to manage these triggers. However, this is not always possible.

What is your hardest trigger to manage?

And just like that, we’re at the end of August, time really does fly.

We have 4 months left of the year so let’s make the most of it!

What are you looking forward to doing before the year ends?

I live in London and I love the way everything is so close to me, the transport links are amazing. I love cycling through the city, especially at night, the city looks beautiful!

If you have a Youtube channel feel free to share it below!

I have one myself where I talk about my property journey – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_1aehwATw0v_5W0yUUk0A

When you start to feel pain from a crisis, who do you speak to first?

Let this post be a source of motivation for anyone who comes across it.

Comment below with a motivational quote.