COMMENCE OPERATION “REDUCE ELEPHANT” April 5, 2010
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Way back when I was diagnosed with The Collection, an intense, varied exercise regime became an important part of my life. Hydrotherapy, weight training, cardio, boxing, Pilates and yoga, core work and resistance exercises; I was at the gym four times a week. And I loved it. Suddenly I turned from a tiny weak weed to a tiny buff and muscle-y dynamo – I even earned the nickname ”Pocket Rocket” at my workplace.
[When I met Tuxedo I looked like a Mini-Me version of Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2, right down to the black combat pants and tank-top, but sans uzi.]
Over the years of course, my health and thus my routine had their ups and downs, but I always managed to keep some kind of exercise going. Even when the situation got really bad – like last year where thankfully I had Tux around to look after me so I didn’t have to be hospitalised for months - I managed to do daily stretches, leg lifts, sit ups, push ups, basic Pilates core work and resistance stuff.
At the start of this year, after The Year Of The Shite, I knew I had to get some serious informed physical therapy and rehabilitation to get me back on my feet. But that wasn’t the only obstacle I faced . . .
