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27th: 2573 steps 28th: I'm probably going to not make my step count the next few days because I have COVID. Not a failure just self care!

26th: 2161 steps 27th: 1 set workout, 10 assisted squats, 10 wall push ups, 10s plank, 20 leg raises, 30s bridge.

Thank you for your support! Yeah that's the goal, use my sticks for defending people instead of just walking 😂 honestly I've been housebound on a good day, bedbound on a bad for years so it's super easy to stay positive now I actually have a bit of health! I can leave the house and make myself food and do tiny workouts, my life is awesome 😁

I caught the tail end of the last one but this is technically my second challenge since I've become disabled 4.5 years ago. Keeping it the same as the last challenge-if I push it too far I'll end up making myself ill. So: 1. Workout at least twice a week. Just doing the warm up and cool down counts, what's important is consistently working at reversing the muscle atrophy. 2. At least 1000 steps a day, even when I've had a big day the day before and I'm exhausted. Should be easier now, my new walking sticks are steadier/more solid. 3. Leave the village at least once a week for something that isn't an appointment. Started this challenge off with a bang-it was Pride this weekend and I went to a last minute dinner with my brother last night, so I'm a bit exhausted today, but proud of myself for making it through even if I did push myself too far and have a seizure in a restaurant 😂 don't worry I'm fine, it's normal, but I did freak out a waitress! 23rd: 4927 steps and Pride 24th: 3514 steps and dinner 25th: 1164 steps and just the warmup and cooldown.

Finishing this off before starting my new challenge. I've been sticking to it, just kept forgetting to post. 20th: 1694 steps 21st: 2020 steps 22nd: 1149 steps

I caught the tail end of the old challenge actually, I didn't realise the new one had started. I'll make a new challenge post, thanks, probably just keep the same goals though

Thank you!

To be perfectly honest my stomach is a lot bigger now than before my disability, so I kind of had to swap to a full plank 😂 couldn't really do a knee plank with proper form because my stomach kept touching the floor 😂 but thank you for the encouragement!

It won't unfortunately no. I might have to do some searching for a traditional one tomorrow-I was hoping one of the hundreds of free pedometer/fitness apps in the store would be what I needed, but I think I've checked them all now! Worth buying a GPS pedometer to get an accurate measurement and not have to look at all that weight/calorie BS I was worried I would forget to use one but I can always just fix it to my walking stick.

Thank you! I downloaded it and checked it out and it does have a calorie count on it though, so I don't think it will work for me.

Hi, thank you for the help but it also counts calories and there isn't an option (on my phone at least) to turn it off.

Hi thank you for the reply, but sorry I'm looking for distance, like miles/km, not steps. Thanks though!

Hi, I'm looking for an android app that will track distance walked, not just steps, and doesn't require/give any information regarding body weight or calories consumed/burned. I'm wanting to improve my health and that stuff isn't conducive to good mental health for me! I've looked but I can't find any that fit the criteria that don't use other apps that ask that info (like Google fit). Thank you in advance for your help ❤

19th: 2176 steps 20th: no idea yet BUT I managed 3 sets today and in the last 2 sets I did a full plank for 10s instead of a knee plank. Plus I've done a bunch of adulting-I have new glasses, good quality walking sticks, and boots that actually fit now!

17th: 2881 steps and saw my best friend for the first time in years! 18th: 1227 steps Warm up and cooldown + 2 reps of: 10 assisted squats, 5 wall push ups, 20s knee push ups, 10 leg raises, 30s bridge Moving backwards to assisted squats so I can go deep and get the full range of motion.

15th: 1637 steps 16th: 1600 (as of 7pm, there'll probably be more but I'm getting my workout in while I remember!) Decided to split into multiple smaller sets to see if it was easier, and I feel a lot better. Think I'll stick with this. Warm up and cool down+ Set 1: 5 squats, 5 wall push ups, 20s plank, 5 leg raises, 30 sec bridge Set 2: same but with 10 leg raises. We've a massive heat wave here in England so I don't want to push it too far!

Thank you, I appreciate the support

Weird, unforseen bonus to muscle atrophy-my workout left me on the floor shaking, unable to stand up, and yet I wasnt able to do enough to actually work out my muscles. Looks like I get workouts without the soreness after for the foreseeable future!

Thank you! Good luck in your upcoming battles!

Thank you! I have a lot of muscle atrophy so it's a slog 😂

12th: 1132 steps 13th: 1861 steps 14th: 2385 steps Warm up and cool down+ 10 squats 10 wall push ups 20s knee plank 10 leg raises (bent knee) 30s bridge (Plus I got a helix piercing which I've been wanting forever-level up happiness!)

This wannabe mighty warrior was felled by their own brain nearly 5 years ago and is looking to get back into the fitness game! One of the symptoms of my brain disorder is fatigue, so I've been mostly housebound on a good day/bedbound on a bad day since 2018. My health has improved lately and I'm looking to do my best to make it even better! My goals: Do two workouts a week, even if you only do the warm up, or one rep. The important thing isn't consistent reps, it's not pushing myself too hard. Showing up and trying twice a week and collapsing on the floor after one wall push up is still a win-apart from maybe I'm not ready for that exercise! 1000 steps a day. Leave the village for something that isn't an an appointment once a week. Ideally I'll surpass some of these sometimes, but the goal is consistent baby steps and not beating myself up. Disability is unpredictable and that's not my fault! They/them or she/her

Today: very limited warm up (I'm self conscious about thumping on the floor and making noise), followed by 10 wall push ups, 30s forearm plank, 10 squats, 10x lifting 2kg, 5x tricep 2kg, 5x outwards wing style rep of 2kg. (It’s been so long I don’t remember what anything’s called 😂)

Hi! I used to really love body weight training and trying to bulk up, but about 5 years ago I was diagnosed with a brain disorder after my health took a nose dive. Part of it is fatigue, and it's pretty difficult to get buff when you can't even get out of bed (my fiancée actually got me a set of 1-2kg weights to put by the bed to try to help 😅 😂). I also put on a lot of weight which means I have more to lift. Last time I was on here I was about 5 dress sizes smaller, which I wouldn't mind if there was muscle under it! I'll never be fully healthy again, and I'll probably always walk with sticks, but you don't need to walk to squat. I've had a health kick recently, so I'm going to try to ease myself back in at like level zero and see what happens. No pressure, only competing with myself yesterday. Plus I've also been diagnosed with PCOS, so hopefully my testosterone levels will mean I bulk up quickly!

Drank water, did Biology revision Anyone know non-wrist exercises for tomorrow? I feel like I'm barely doing anything :/