introducing physical activity has given me MORE SPOONS

I had a very green summer this year. Despite feeling a little crummy I was happy to play in the dirt! (One of my favorite things to do thanks to my Grandpa helping conquer my fear of dirt at a young age!!)

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I’ve found that keeping moving REALLY helps my disease. It has definitely taken me a lot of time and work to get to be able to spend a day planting. I found that slowing introducing physical activity has given me MORE SPOONS.

I started with pushing myself to try but not too far to cause a flare-up. With any disease you have to listen to your body!! Only you will know how many spoons you can use and how far you can push the pain!

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Only you will know how many spoons you can use

I started with little walks. 3 houses and back. Then just a little further. When I could go for longer walks I started doing only the poses I could in restorative yoga. Slowly and slowly I built up my stamina and endurance. I’m not saying that I am back to when I was disease free, I’m not “normal”. But, I am able to enjoy life much more. I have more spoons. I can plant.

I hope you can enjoy life and have just a few more spoons!

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