Now that my TKR (Total Knee Replacement) surgery and rehab are complete, I can get on with planning my upcoming trip to Italy. I have just a few months of summer left to do some important tasks before the trip. My summer checklist: Why are shoes right up there with surgery, rehab and fitness? Because …
This is Part 1 of a 3-part blog post series regarding events leading to a second Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, taming surgery anxiety, and post-surgery recovery. Read about my first TKR here. In the days leading up to the surgery, all I can think is – Am I a masochist? Why am I doing …
This is Part 3 of a 3-part blog post series regarding events leading to a second Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, taming surgery anxiety, and post-surgery recovery. Part 1 is about the decision to have surgery and you can read it here. Part 2 is all about taming surgery anxiety once you make that decision. …
For Gardeners with Arthritis Pamper your favorite gardener this holiday season with thoughtful gifts that will help build the Pillars of Strength to keep them gardening for many seasons to come! I’ve compiled a special list of 18 gift ideas for your special gardener. 1. Vego Garden Raised Bed From $160 These sustainable, zinc-coated raised …
There’s a big gap between being disabled and being abled. When I first started this adventure, I balked at calling myself The Disabled Gardener. But I’m not disabled, I protested. My daughter asked, “Mom, are you able to do the gardening the way you used to? Then you’re disabled.” She was right. Luckily, I still …
You’ve now got your compelling reason for fitness. Mine is the desire to get through gardening season without becoming injured and to get stronger each year. You’ve decided where you’ll workout and if it’ll be DIY or a commute, and if at home, you’ve prepared your space. I’ve chosen to work from home and prepared …
You’ve now got your compelling reason for fitness. Mine is the desire to get through gardening season without becoming injured and to get stronger each year. You’ve decided where you’ll workout and if it’ll be DIY or a commute, and if at home, you’ve prepared your space. I’ve chosen to work from home and prepared …
You’ve now got your compelling reason for fitness. Mine is the desire to get through gardening season without becoming injured and to get stronger each year. You’ve decided where you’ll workout and if it’ll be DIY or a commute, and if at home, you’ve prepared your space. I’ve chosen to work from home and prepared …
Step 1 was all about finding your why. My compelling reason is the desire to be strong enough for gardening the whole season without injury and to get stronger each year. So where do you start? Decide where you’re going to do your exercises. You know yourself and your habits the best. Will you be …
Step 1 – Why Find your compelling reason Step 2 – Where Make a place in your home or decide on a gym outside your home Step 3 – What Choose your program You should decide if you want to DIY your program or follow someone else’s program. Your main program should focus on a …