Category: exercise
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Health Update
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I had a cardiologist appointment today. I realized that it had been TWO YEARS since my last appointment. As someone with congenital heart defects, that’s not exactly a good idea. And given the fact that my stamina has severely declined over the last few years, it was long overdue. Adults with CHD are generally advised…
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Show up scared
I have been going to a water exercise class for over a year now. The first time was scary. The first time attempting anything new is scary. At least, it is for me. If it’s not scary for you, I’m not real sure why you’re reading my blog, but you’ll get no judgement from me.…
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On the road to better health
I’m taking a 5 day class with Sage Adderly called “Chaos is Canceled.” Each day we’ve been taking a step towards calming the chaos and making a plan for our goals. I have been struggling with what goal to plan for. I’ve had the goal of writing my book for some time, but I actually…
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Back to aqua (and other things)
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When I got out of the boot two weeks ago and could finally drive again I asked at PT if I could return to my water aerobics class. I was told no because getting in and out of the pool could be a problem. I was disappointed, but I followed the advice I was given.…
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Too Much Too Soon?
I had big plans for myself yesterday. Given the freedom to leave my house without begging for a ride, I planned to do *ALL THE THINGS* that I’d not been able to do over the last month. I should know better. You’d think I would have learned a long time ago not to rush recovery.…
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Feeling Old
My birthday is this week. I’ll be 47 years old. Which I don’t really think of as all that old (at least, not anymore). I’m not upset about this age or dreading the big 5-0 in three years or anything like that. But boy have I been feeling old lately! For one thing, my body…