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March 28, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

Requesting input from fellow RA warriors. Thanks.

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Double D and Me

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

Progressing with reclaiming my life, Double D and Me are documenting our adventures in life.

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12 Days of Christmas

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 pattysfitnessjourney

1980 was the last Christmas we had my dad. He was very sick then too. He passed away in January of 1981. So when Christmas 1981 came, it was our first Christmas without our dad. I was 20 and my younger sister was 15 and my mom was 53 and a widow. Right around December… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas

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Health (as in Mental)

December 3, 2019 pattysfitnessjourney

This post may be triggering for some so I am warning you now - do not read if talking about suicide bothers/triggers you. I have a question. If you have a terrible headache and it's going on four hours now, and you know that taking Tylenol or Motrin will help you feel better, what do… Continue reading Health (as in Mental)

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Travel Day

December 3, 2019 pattysfitnessjourney

We get in our car to drive to the airport and at that very moment we receive a notice from United that our plane is delayed.  I said, let’s go ahead and go and “wait” at the airport.  (We work from home and I needed to get Dave away from work.) Hanging out in Grand… Continue reading Travel Day

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⬇️75# Overcoming RA & Hashimotos. @myswimpro Ambassador & @weareallalittlecrazy Advocate. #samehere🤙

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60 minutes...that’s all the time I had! Would i 60 minutes...that’s all the time I had! Would it surprise you to know I’ve been avoiding this workout? It was the next workout in the “Improving Stamina” plan of @myswimpro. Last week I chose a kicking workout over this one. And Monday I forgot my watch and I was late so I chose the 30 minute Workout of the Day. (Glad I had options.) But today was the day. I set my alarm for 5:45 but woke up at 5:30. Jumped in right at 6:30 am and got to work. The main set was 4-150s, 4-100s, 4-50s on a pretty fast interval for me. But now? The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul! (Proverbs 13:19). We just need to know our bodies. Sometimes it’s time to push through the challenge and other times our bodies are telling us to take it easy. But try to get some movement (of any type) in each day! #movementismedicine, #myswimpro, #stamina, #themagic5, #mentalbreakthrough, #underwateraudio, #swimming, #usmastersswimming, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #makeitcount4dani, #hashimotoswarrior, #desireaccomplished
The Weight of the Glass How heavy is this glass o The Weight of the Glass How heavy is this glass of water I’m holding? 8 ounces? 2 pounds? From my perspective, the absolute weight of this glass doesn’t matter.  It all depends on how long I hold it.  If I hold it for a minute or two, it’s fairly light.  If I hold it for an hour straight, its weight might make my arm ache a little.  If I hold it for a day straight, my arm will likely cramp up and feel completely numb and paralyzed, forcing me to drop the glass to the floor.  In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels to me. Your stresses and worries in life are very much like this glass of water.  Think about them for a while and nothing happens.  Think about them a bit longer and you begin to ache a little.  Think about them all day long, and you will feel completely numb and paralyzed – incapable of doing anything else until you drop them. The moral:  It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses and worries.  No matter what happens during the day, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down.  Don’t carry them through the night and into the next day with you.  If you still feel the weight of yesterday’s stress, it’s a strong sign that it’s time to put the glass down.  Don’t forget to put the glass down. #repost, #youmatter, #samehere, #5in5, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #overcominganxiety, #overcomingworry, #perspective, #pattysfreshperspective, #hashimotoswarrior, #wlstories
Are you a “swammer” who wants to be a “swimm Are you a “swammer” who wants to be a “swimmer again? (Thanks @landonbridgeisfallingdown for that term.). Lol I’ve had friends and family members reach out lately about “swimming” again. Swimming feels safer to them then a return to the gym. I know our pool has lane sign ups, one person per lane, separate entry and exits, etc. I highly recommend the @myswimpro app for workouts. Some pools are only allowing 30 minute sign ups. Today’s “Workout of the day” was 30 minutes. PLUS if it’s been awhile since you’ve swam, there’s an entire library of drills and there are awesome beginner workout training plans. I do have a code that will get you 20% off. You must sign up on a computer or web browser to use the code. The code is PATTYSWIMS. If you sign up, make sure to add me as a friend so I can cheer you on as you return to swimming! #myswimpro, #swim, #swam, #swum, #swammer, #swimmer, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #rawarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #pattysfitnessjourney
The Happy File ** From today’s group Bible Study The Happy File ** From today’s group Bible Study. Message me if you want in. It wasn’t what some would call a perfect day, but to her it was special. We had spent the day together just hanging out around the house. Simple things like eating lunch on the deck, soaking up the sunshine and giggling over funny memories traced the outlines of our shared moments. That’s when she whispered a few words as if she were telling herself a secret, “This day is going in my Happy File.” She explained that her Happy File was a record kept of God’s simple blessings, those moments in time with a little extra spark. You know the ones. Times that no one else would get, but when you recall them, you smile and remember God’s goodness. Her collection was spilling over the top. She found the Happy File helpful when darkness crept into her life. Satan loves to fill our minds with negative thoughts. A stash of happiness works like a flashlight in the middle of the night. The evil one can cloud our world with gloom, but when we open the file that holds God’s blessings, the shadows are shattered. So what are you choosing to keep on file? Here is the deal: Start a collection of Happy Files! God’s fingerprints are all over each day. Look for them! Record them! Recall them! Next, pull out those old musty files that have collected guilty dust and shameful mildew. As each one comes to mind plunge it into God’s thought-shredder, taking it captive to the obedience of Christ (see 2 Corinthians 10:5). Then replace that thought with a happy one. By Luann Prater #preachitpatty, #sundaysermon, #pattysweeklymessage, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #youmatter, #gratefulthankfulblessed, #thankfulness
Morning hike - feeling good! Focus on what’s go Morning hike - feeling good! Focus on what’s good and have a great day today! #serpentstrail, #hiking, #hikingwithrheumatoidarthritis, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #coloradonationalmonument, #swimmeratheart, #myswimpro, #primalflex, #turmeric
When President Taft signed the bill designating Co When President Taft signed the bill designating Colorado National Monument over 100 years ago in 1911, John Otto made the first ascent of Independence Monument. Once John summited, he committed to continue this feat every 4th of July. Otto would make the trek up the 450-foot fin to plant the American flag at the top. This is a tradition that is still carried out today. Every 4th of July you can watch climbers carry the flag up Independence Monument and then proudly stake it at the top. In a lot of my photos you will see Independence Monument in the background. First photo is of today’s climbers! Happy Independence Day to the USA. #funfact, #independencemonument, #independenceday, #freedom, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #rawarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #flag, #coloradonationalmonument
You’re not too old. It’s not too late. #don You’re not too old. It’s not too late. #dontstopbelieving, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, # Hashimotos warrior, #swimmer, #myswimpro, #themagic5, #wlstories, #primalharvest, #autoimmunewarrior, #facetofacefriday, #prsanddonuts
We need a heavier Vipr! That was the conversation We need a heavier Vipr! That was the conversation my trainer and I had just yesterday. BUT......then the pool re-opened! Hmmmm this is a good weight for now! #resistancetraining, #waterresistancetraining, #viprpro, #vipr, #swim, #swimming, #myswimpro, #usmastersswimming, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #swimawaythepain, #swimawaythepounds
Meet my hitchhiking partner! Fun Fact: Over 30 y Meet my hitchhiking partner! Fun Fact: Over 30 years ago, she and I were in training to be ministers. After a somewhat tumultuous night, we woke up and went to breakfast. At breakfast, we were all paired up, told we needed 100.00 in 2 days and we would be hitchhiking to various locations to speak God’s Word. (I do not recommend this by the way... the hitchhiking, I mean.) All I can say is thank GOD for this lady right here as she had a thousand times more “street smarts” than I did. We made it from New Knoxville, Ohio to Decatur, Illinois and back hitchhiking through the rain. You just don’t forget a friend like that. I was shocked to see her in Safeway behind me in line. We live in the same city???? Who knew? I do now. Friends like these are #priceless! #funfacts, #funfactsaboutpatty, #hitchhiking, #hitchhikingstories, #reclaimingpatty, #youmatter, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #weightliss, #myswimpro, #friendship, #friendsforlife
TRUTH! Thanks to @hayleyplummerpt for this quote. TRUTH! Thanks to @hayleyplummerpt for this quote. You are the boss of your thoughts. Now let’s have an awesome day! #reclaimingmylife #losingweight #ww #wwcommunity #diet #weightloss #gettinghealthy #howtoloseweight #lifestylechange #motivation #progressnotperfection #transformation #weightlosssupport #fitnessjourney #fitspo #healthylifestyle #health #instafit #weightlosstransformation #weightlossmotivation #healthylifestyle #wlstories #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation #reclaimingpatty
TURMERIC! Loving it! I’ve been taking Turmeric TURMERIC! Loving it! I’ve been taking Turmeric consistently for 30 days. Here’s what I’ve noticed. • I’ve gone from 4 Motrin/ibuprofen a day to zero a day • My right hand (which has hurt for over a year and a half) does not hurt. • I used to wake up every night because the simple act of pulling up my covers hurt both hands and woke me up. Not anymore • My elbows used to hurt significantly if I put any pressure on them. Not anymore. I did some research on line and bought my Turmeric from Primal Harvest. If you want to give it a try, you can use the code PATTY15 for 15% off. Code is good through July 31st. #feelsgoodtofeelgood, #notsponsored, #justloveit, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #autoimmunewarrior, #turmeric, #turmericbenefits, #primalharvest, #swimmer, #reclaimingpatty
CALORIE DEFICIT & PATIENCE 1️⃣ BUT I have an CALORIE DEFICIT & PATIENCE 1️⃣ BUT I have an under active Thyroid . . . . So do I. I had the largest numbers on a Hashimotos blood test that my Dr. had ever seen. It took one year to get my medication at the correct dose. (PATIENCE) . . . . 2️⃣ BUT I have an autoimmune disease . . . . So do I. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Someone taught me how to eat anti-inflammatory (cut out sugar and processed food and I cut out Diet Coke). Not only did I lose weight, my CRP went from high to low end of normal. (CALORIE DEFICIT) 3️⃣BUT I’m in Menopause. My hormones won’t let me lose weight. . . . . So was I!!! See #2 above. I was 54 when I changed my eating. I had had two abnormally heavy periods that knocked me out for four or five days. I changed my eating and have never had another period since AND no hysterectomy needed!🙌🙌 (CALORIE DEFICIT) 4️⃣BUT I’m too old to lose weight— you know—doesn’t your metabolism slow down as you get older? LOOK, I started at 54. I’m 58 now. I’ve lost 75 pounds & could probably lose 50 more. I’m doing it! (PATIENCE) AND, we are NEVER too old to RECLAIM OUR LIVES!!! #patience, #caloriedeficit, #onedayatatime, #dontgiveup, #youmatter, #youareworthit, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #pattysfitnessjourney, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #fitafter55, #wlstories, #transformationtuesday, #mesafitnessclifton
GIVEAWAY: I have teamed up with @themagic5_com fo GIVEAWAY: I have teamed up with @themagic5_com for this AWESOME giveaway of their goggles! I’ve owned mine for almost a year now and I love them. They were made specifically to “fit” my face. No leaks! No raccoon eyes. HOW TO ENTER: 1) like this post 2) follow my account and THEMAGIC5 (@themagic5_com ) 3) Tag 2 Friends who would also love to win a FREE pair of custom goggles. The PRIZE is 3 goggles / 1 for the lucky winner and 2 for the friends that were tagged. Entries are unlimited! You can comment and tag as much as you’d like. More comments = a higher chance to win. GIVEAWAY ENDS Saturday, June 27 at 8:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Winner will be announced by the end of the day Saturday! These goggles will help you get back in the swim of things as our pools and lakes re-open. Good luck! This contest is not affiliated with Instagram, but in friendly cooperation with THEMAGIC5 #giveaway #win #themagic5 #themagic5_com #swimminggoggles #customfittedswimminggoggles, #swim, #usmastersswimming, #myswimpro, #seniorswimming, #swimmom, #swimming, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #swimbikerun, #mytripro, #swimlife, #goggleswag, #swimgoggleswag, #backintheswimofthings
Perspective! Along with weight loss I’ve worked Perspective! Along with weight loss I’ve worked diligently on my perspective. That is what I see in this post. I have an IG page called Patty’s Fresh Perspective. What a gift “perspective” is. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. #repost, #pattysfreshperspective, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #raawareness, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivationmonday, #fitover55
True statement! #pattysfitnessjourney, #reclaimin True statement! #pattysfitnessjourney, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #daughterofthemosthigh, #kindness, #wlstories, #mesafitnessclifton, #youmatter, #bekind, #truth, #raawareness
#repost @myswimpro ・・・ 🚨If you're looking #repost @myswimpro ・・・ 🚨If you're looking for a sign to start swimming again, this is it! 🚨 ⁠ ⁠ Get 30% off ELITE COACH for unlimited access to swimming & dryland training, plus 1-on-1 coaching. 🏊‍♂️ ⁠ ⁠ Ends Monday June 22! myswimpro.com/elite
What is an ambassador? An ambassador is someone wh What is an ambassador? An ambassador is someone who represents a brand in a positive light, and by doing so you help raise brand awareness and provide consumers with a memorable experience. (Hence our own business is called Ambassador Blinds. @ambassadorblindnshutter_gj ) In 2018 @myswimpro launched an ambassador program and asked me to be a part of it. Since I love EVERYTHING about the MySwimPro app, it was an easy YES for me. Today @myswimpro celebrates 5 years of being in business (and I’ve enjoyed the app for 4 1/2 of those years. Right timing changed my life.). And now there are over 50 ambassadors from all over the world. If you are a swimmer, I highly recommend you check out the app. PATTYSWIMS gets you 20% off but right now they have an even better deal as they celebrate 5 years. Check out their IG, FB and You Tube and enter their contests these next 5 days. Grand prize includes an Apple Watch. Go to their page and check it out! #loudandproud, #ambassador, #myswimpro, #swimmers, #swim, #usmastersswimming, #personalswimcoach, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #rawarrior, #rheumaathlete
Feels good to feel good! 1 year ago I was at the Feels good to feel good! 1 year ago I was at the National Senior Games swimming. I had so much trouble breathing, but thought it was the altitude. Turned out it was a medicine I was on that I was allergic to. Not fun. I had been taking it for pain instead of Motrin, so for the past year I’ve been taking Motrin almost daily......UNTIL I added Turmeric to my daily routine. Now I’m off the Motrin. My hands don’t hurt anymore and it’s the best I’ve felt in a year and a half. I get mine from @primalharvest. (Not sponsored! I talk about what I believe in.) #myswimpro, #usmastersswimming, #nationalseniorgames, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #turmeric, #primalharvest, #swim, #hashimotoswarrior, #nomoreinflammation
Three good friends went for a swim.⁣ The one who Three good friends went for a swim.⁣ The one who was fat wished she was thin.⁣ The one who was curvy wished she was clever.⁣ The one who was clever wished she swam better.⁣ The really great swimmer wished she was witty.⁣ The one who was witty wished she was pretty.⁣ All three friends thought the other two were just fine. ⁣ If only they could let their own bright light shine. ⁣ So throw on your swimsuit if you're fat or you're thin. ⁣ Enjoy fun and friendship .... love the skin that you're in! ⁣ ⁣ What a marvellous poem! ⁣ ⁣ 🎨 Gorgeous painting by: Watercolours by Rachel⁣⁣ ⁣ #selflovejourney #loveyourbodynow #lovetheskinyourein #madeformore #goalgetters #dreamersanddoers #fitover50women #fitover40 #fitover50 #girlpreneur #getoutofyourownway #onelifetolive #youcandohardthings #fivetothrive #5tothrive #createyourownmagic #livealifeyoulove #findyourjoy #personalgrowthjourney #fitby50 #last90days #last90dayschallenge #youcandohardthings #fitby40 #ownyoureveryday #createyourlife #goafteryourdreams #showupforyourself #liveonpurpose #next90days
Today is so good and it’s not even 8 am. Today Today is so good and it’s not even 8 am. Today is the first time in well over a year that I woke up with no pain in my right hand. I’ll be sharing more about what I’m doing that is helping that at a later time. Next- I got in the pool at 5:30 am and swam 1500 yards and felt so good. A lot of times after taking a break from swimming, the cardiovascular whips me. But today, (only day 3 of back in the water), I flipped all my turns and felt great. Those June hikes of Serpents Trail must have helped more than I knew. If you are blessed to be back in the water and you’d like a swimming plan to follow, check out @myswimpro. If you decide to buy it you can get a discount with the code PATTYSWIMS. They also have an entire dry land section too and an awesome online community. #myswimpro, #themagic5, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #turmeric, #primalharvest, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingmylife, #reclaimingpatty, #swim, #usmastersswimming, #makeitcount4dani, #mesafitnessclifton, #rheumaathlete, #fitover55, #onedayatatime, #=slowandsteadywinstherace, #stilllearningandgrowing
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