Especially now that the days are longer and it’s warmer, it’s a lot easier to get out of the house. Sometimes you just need to clear your head and walking can be a great way to do so. Research shows that regular walking actually modifies your nervous system so much that you’ll experience a decrease…
Author: Fibro Fitness
- Warrior of fibromyalgia
- Battler of mental health
- Olympic style weightlifter
- Strength & conditioning Intern
- Sports psychology studier
Getting organised
A main side effect of having ADHD is being disorganised and having problems prioritising tasks & a main side effect of having fibromyalgia is lacking the motivation to complete said tasks. You can feel as if your mind is constantly drawing your attention to something new and your body is becoming overwhelmed and exhausted with…
Weightlifting 2019 goals
Snatch- 50kg (current PB 44kg) Clean & Jerk- 75kg (current PB 65kg) Squat- 100kg (current PB 95kg) Aim high- always.
Take note of this today:
Things you can control: Your attitude Your network Your physique Your gratitude Your habits Your work rate Things you can give up: Overthinking Fearing change Living in the past Negative self-talk Trying to please everyone
Eat yourself happy
Often called the ‘feel good hormone,’ serotonin acts as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter in our body. Low mood, depression, anxiety, and even autism are associated with altered serotonin levels. For all of its importance to mental wellbeing, you might expect that the brain is where we find most of the body’s serotonin, but…
Signs you’re making progress:
Exercising consistently Sleeping better Being more productive Generally in a better mood More positive self talk Clothes feel and fit better Learning new things Clothes feeling tighter in certain areas (the booty) Drinking more water Cooking/prepping your own meals Spending more time on your feet Cooking healthier meals Make sure you count the small wins!!
Anxiety with training
One of the biggest frustrations with fibromyalgia is your limitations and when these cause me to miss training it can give me serious anxiety and make me feel like I am failing at times. Missing sessions and time in the gym has always been something I struggle with, it can have a large effect on…
Trust the timing of your life
Overthinking is the biggest cause of our unhappiness. Keep yourself occupied. Keep your mind off things that don’t help you. Think positive. Trust the timing of your life, you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Remember- life is about the journey, not the destination. Trust the process and take it day by day…
Yoga & fibromyalgia
Yoga is one of the more commonly recommended forms of exercise for fibromyalgia (FMS). It can be a good, gentle way to stretch your body and loosen up tight muscles and joints. It also helps with balance and strength, and, as you become more advanced, it can provide you with a cardiovascular workout as well. Easing the Pain…
Healing breath
People in chronic pain often default to short, shallow breathing, which can set off the body’s fight-or-flight response and trigger the release of stress hormones like cortisol. Breathing deeply counters stress by stimulating the vagus nerve. Running from the brain to the diaphragm, the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic nervous system. That’s why breath-work is…
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