01/02/2026
I'm a big believer in listening to your body.👂
It was great to get back in the pool this last month after a bit of a break. 🏊♀️ They weren't the fastest or longest swims I've ever done, but I did something that felt right for my body.👍
Some days I can swim laps for 30 mins without much of a break 💪 and other days it's all I can do to walk slowly in the water. 🐌
As someone who's always struggled with low stamina and fatigue I've had to become well acquainted with pacing myself.
If you have a chronic illness listening to your body becomes all the more important.❣️ This is harder than it sounds and can be particularly difficult for those who've come from a gym/fitness background of thinking, where you're encouraged to "push yourself" and "stretch beyond your limits".🤔
3️⃣ important lessons I'm learning are...
👉 Focus on what you can do, not on what you can't.
👉 Celebrate what you do achieve (no matter how small).
👉 And don't compare yourself to others
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. 💭
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