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I think it really sucks that not everyone has access to exercise. Some folks are injured or disabled, some are just too big, and some folks just don't have anything enjoyable around them/the means.
If people had an outlet burn 500+ extra calories a day that they really enjoyed and had the time to do, we could make a very significant dent in obesity.
All I'm saying is that fitness ought to be fun.
This is probably the worst part mentally about chronic joint pain for me. i want to be active, I want to lose weight, but I'm sitting here maxing out what I can physically handle just doing my everyday stuff. On a GOOD day I get about 3k steps in and I'm feeling it for days after. It's so goddamn demoralizing.
Then in my case I'm also taking care of my partner whose health has been declining and 3 autistic kids. It feels like I'm barely keeping up.
You are incredible.
You might not feel like it, but you are handling so much! I have no advice, I’m sure you know your situation best, but I’m rooting for you!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I appreciate it so much. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your day.