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I follow a routine of prayer, seated shadowboxing, yoga (chair yoga), and wall push-ups, and stomach vacuums….Still working on the night 😱 routine #Fitness #Yoga #chairyoga #adaptiveboxer #Prayer

So…I’m nerding & refining my adaptive boxing routine…I’m experimenting with mirror work because you can’t see yourself punching

I’m thinking I’m gonna look muscular (OK forget that I have 2 coats on…this is how my thinking works) with 3 boxing classes and practice.

I don’t have a ring camera or anything so I was like “Let me just try it.”

So I start with the PunchLab & Heavy Bag Pro app…I hit “Record” on the iPhone…

Self-conscious but I do 1 or 2 rounds

Feeling a little confident, I get some of the food (I’m bulking so I keep food around).

I bend down for something….Somehow my other arm hit a fork perfectly so that it could last whiplash spaghetti on the side of my face

This startled my brain, ego, and spirit.

Welcome to life! 🤣

I’m proud of myself for sticking with the gym this year, even though I’ve had times where I went a week or two without going. I didn’t lose all my progress like I thought. My mental state was much better when I was sticking with it regularly. Even when I didn’t want to go, I still went, no matter my emotional state. Staying consistent with things has been my biggest struggle & while it’s not perfect, I’ve been more consistent than in the past. I hope this inspires someone to choose yourself & don’t allow the battle within to steal your dreams. 🫶🏻 #MentalHealth #Fitness #ChronicDepression #Anxiety #Singlemom #change

Being a badass ‘beddie’ could make a few of your friends jealous. The friends that don’t actually know what your life is like. The friends that you may not have been 100% honest with entirely.

You know, the one who wants to do lunch or beers at the beach?

The one you haven’t said to much to yet because you haven’t had the right moment to tell her you have a chronic illness, and that’s why you haven’t been to yoga or goga?

No one wants to be a beddie or bed ridden. No one wants to go from fit to unfit. No one wants to have their integrity or their friendship questioned.

How do you keep in shape while being in bed?

Housework. (Right!?)

If it’s all I can manage, I do one small chore, then back to bed annnnd repeat. Keeping my house in working order, neat and tidy helps me feel like was active at some point, even if it’s in super slow mode. Plus, I have a huge sense of accomplishment which makes me feel super good about myself. The positive zen vibes makes my home a sanctuary which helps me cope with the mental aspect of being a mom, disabled and single.

I have been increasing my distance walking further away from the house daily, and finally made it to one of my favourite hiking spots.

I am grateful for Mother Nature, and her great vibes. I am grateful that my amazing body was up to the task of getting me there. I’ll share it with you.🌲🌲🌲

#Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #Fitness #ChronicMigraineSyndrome #FMS #Depression # #

Feeling down? Put on your shoes and go for a walk. Did I hear you moan and say "not now"? That's okay - it's always your choice. I know how walking helps your biology stay balanced! Physical and mental health is linked in complex ways yet expressed in surprisingly simple strategies. So when you're mulling it over, take a peek at your shoes - they want to be outside!

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