When a Spanner Gets Thrown in the Works
When those of us with chronic conditions get something else, as I recently did, our situation can become a little more complicated. The journey back to where we were before this something else disrupted our routine can be challenging.
Strength Training – Getting Started (Part II)
Following on from Part I – the detail! Please read Part I if you have not done so already.
Strength Training – Getting Started! (Part I)
Don’t worry, I am not trying to turn you all into Olympic Weight Lifters. I am definitely not an Olympic weight lifter, by any means! More and more studies are confirming that strength training is beneficial.
Active Rest Days
If I’m moving, how am I resting, you ask? Funny you should ask, that’s just what I am about to explain.
Accept the Project
The very first thing we have to do is truly accept the new us. Like you accept a new project in the work environment. Now, you may not like that project, you may not want to undertake that project: but you need to feed and clothe yourself, so you accept the project.
Be Careful Who You Believe!
I had a very concerning conversation on social media across yesterday and today. I made a post (see below) and the reply poster (I’ll call him RP from here on) told me my exercise regime was wrong, according to his doctor. Not only that, what he told me to do was COMPLETELY incorrect for my situation. What concerns me is people new to chronic illness life may be persuaded by him to follow his advice which may be…
Getting Back Into It!
One thing I have learnt is often when we are in the midst of an absolute crap time, we don’t realise just how bad it was until we are out the other side.
We Are Not All The Same
This article is for family, friends and colleagues of chronic illness patients. Maybe even for some of the newer patients among us as well – it takes a while to learn the ropes.
A New Diagnosis: and Other New Stuff
My main message to other patients is do not be afraid to ask the hard questions of your medical team if necessary.
Are Strong Pain Meds and Exercise a Good Combination?
In order to exercise safely you need to be able to listen to your body. Perfectly healthy people lifting weights need to listen to their body: it is even more important for those of us with an illness we are managing to be able to listen to our bodies.
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