Michael Ching

Heart attack survivor. Documenting the road back and grit it takes to rebuild my life. For anyone who's been knocked down. Follow for the wins.

[Michael Ching @michaelching]

February 9, 2025. This photo. This hand. This IV. This yellow wristband screaming “RISK.” What you can’t see is the part that said “FALL RISK.” They tried to kill me. My body tried to quit. But ɨ ֆʊʀʋɨʋɛ.

This isn’t just a throwback. This is the origin story. The moment life tried to write my ending, and I decided to rewrite the entire script. This is where my journey truly began: from a hospital bed, defying the odds, to embracing every single day with a passion for life, culture, and resilience.

My mission? To prove that no matter what life throws at you, you can always choose to eat, drink, and dance.

This new chapter, this new account, is dedicated to that journey. To the grit, the grace, and the relentless pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. Join me as I continue to defy limits, one photo, one story, one workout at a time.

#BruddahMichael #SurvivorSpirit #DisabledAthlete #HeartAttackSurvivor #Resilience Hawaii Photography NewBeginnings DefyTheOdds Motivation Inspiration FitnessJourney NeverGiveUp LifeIsAGift EatDrinkDance OriginStory ComebackKid

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@EtsukoFields そのフライドポテト、おいしそうですね。

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@poohko_hawaii @TTribeHawaii そのアサイーボウル、美味しそうですね。

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@lealeahawaii そのステーキ、すごく美味しそう！

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カイルア・ファーマーズマーケットのNa’ike Kineで買った豆腐ポケ（オーガニック豆腐、ニラ、マカダミアナッツオイル、玉ねぎ、マクモナ＆パーディーズ・マカダミアナッツソルト）。#ハワイ #ファーマーズマーケット

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@DannyBaker0 Very ono! They also make a hot shoyu & chili pepper blend that i also picked up and hit it with.

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Tofu Poke (organic tofu, garlic chives, macadamia nut oil, onion, Macmona & Purdy’s Mac Nut Salt) from Na’ike Kine at the Kailua Farmers’ Market. #Hawaii #FarmersMarket

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@DannyBaker0 Congrats on the clean bill of health. Hope i can get to that point one day.

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The Morning Receipts (June 19, 2026):
📉 Weight: 226.5 lbs
🩸 Sugar: 166
🩺 BP: 159/91

Checklist:
✅: Pills

Notes:
Depression sucks
Falling off the wagon (exercise) sucks, getting back on is hard

#Hawaii #Unbreakable #HeartSurvivor #WeightLoss

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@PaprikaGirl_JP Don’t forget to give it sake if it stops the rain

Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu
Make tomorrow a sunny
If you make my wish come true
We’ll drink lots of sweet sake

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@DannyBaker0 Nope. This is one of the temples holding their yearly Bon Dance.

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Wahiawa Hongwanji Bon Dance https://t.co/X9rCi7Wzki

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Frick my cats are better at bjj than me. One just put the other in north-south. If he puts her in a kimura I am quitting.

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The Morning Receipts (June 9, 2026):
📉 Weight: 227.5 lbs
🩸 Sugar: 157
🩺 BP: 146/89

Checklist:
✅: Pills

Notes:
• Weight is fluctuating but met kidney doctor today who is allowing me to up my torsemide
• Found out if I don’t get my shit together I will need dialysis or kidney transplant

#Hawaii #Unbreakable #HeartSurvivor #WeightLoss

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The Morning Receipts (June 6, 2026):
📉 Weight: 230.5 lbs
🩸 Sugar: 157
🩺 BP: 171/102

Checklist:
✅: Pills

Notes:
Weight slowly going back down as I figure out the right balance of water pills.

#Hawaii #Unbreakable #HeartSurvivor #WeightLoss

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The Morning Receipts (June 4, 2026):
📉 Weight: 230 lbs
🩸 Sugar: 163
🩺 BP: 168/89

Checklist:
✅: Pills

Notes:
Weight keeps going up and down. Can’t wait til I can really exercise and burn off the calories I want.

#Hawaii #Unbreakable #HeartSurvivor #WeightLoss

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@DannyBaker0 Thanks wanted to give my weight/bp/blood sugar journal and workout journal a more professional look. Just wished the gym that i trained at let us do videos. Sometimes get the feeling of imposter syndrome because i can't post it. You know the saying "pics or it didn't happen".

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Seated Row, Hip Adductor, and Rear Deltoid

Seated Row: 1x15 @ 30lb | 1x15 @ 45lb | 1x6 @ 60lb | 1x15 @ 45lb

Going forward warm-up set of 15 reps at 45lb, then 2 working sets of 15 reps at 60 lb, and an optional third set if form is still good.

What it helps with: Grip and pull strength, Posture, and Base and pressure

Hip Adductor:
1x15 @ 30lb (Setting 5)
1x6 @ 45lb (Setting 5)
1x15 @ 30lb (Setting 5)

Going forward warm-up set of 15 reps at 30lb, then 2 working sets of 15 reps at 45lb, and an optional third set if form is still good.

What it helps with: Guard work, Sweeps and pressure, and Injury prevention

Rear Deltoid:
2x15 @ 30lb
1x5 @ 45lb

Going forward 3 working sets of 15 reps at 30lb, and an optional third set if form is still good.

What it helps with: Grip fighting and pulling control, Shoulder stability during frames and underhooks, andPosture so you stay harder to fold forward in scrambles.