Six months into Olympic lifting! Hey remember when I thought I could deep squat? I couldn’t and I needed to go deeper. It took about 4 months to get it. I am hitting depth and still building leg strength. I got a DEXA scan this week so I can better calculate how much protein IContinue reading “Oly Update”
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Fit in my 40s update
It’s been about two months since I have reframed my thinking about fatigue, chronic illness, and fitness. My therapist has been very helpful in reinforcing my new mindset, as well as looking at the scientific evidence of my recent colonoscopy, which shows no signs of inflammation. With my Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s medically managed, I shouldContinue reading “Fit in my 40s update”
Vicious mind cycle
I had a colonoscopy last week and the results were really good. With my thyroid and Crohn’s managed, I shouldn’t been feeling fatigue. So what could the fatigue be from? I have been working with my therapist to interrogate some mental blocks I have around exercise (exercise will make me sick, exertion will increase myContinue reading “Vicious mind cycle”
To be fit in my 40s
I am trying some things this winter to beat the sunless, warmthless doldrums. Not talking about my symptoms (unless it’s with a healthcare provider, or I’m explaining to my boss why I’m not coming to work) Keeping the same sleep and waking times, even on the weekends (sleeping in is my favorite, but big shiftsContinue reading “To be fit in my 40s”
2020 Goals
Dopest garden Stay in remission Get smarter, read books Pay off more debt Cook at home
