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March 2020 – I Didn’t See That Coming

April 3, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

I have been meaning to stop long enough and start documenting what is going on in the world around us. My grandfather was born in 1902 and survived the 1918-1920 flu and he wrote about it in his life story book. My oldest sister just read it to us on Zoom about a week ago.… Continue reading March 2020 – I Didn’t See That Coming

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COVID-19, Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Information / Misinformation? What do I do?

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

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Don’t be the person who spends the first half of Don’t be the person who spends the first half of their life saying they’re too young and the second half saying they’re too old. #saturdaynightthoughts, #rheumatoidarthritis, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #rheumatoidarthritisawareness, #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #livelifetothefullest, #wlstories, #makeitcount4dani
Friday Fun Day on the Front Porch! Fun with the @ Friday Fun Day on the Front Porch! Fun with the @viprpro . It’s been a lifesaver during the pandemic and in light of my rheumatoid arthritis. I originally bought it for the pool, but it’s been used every week since March in my front porch workouts. #choosemovement, #makeitcount4dani, #youmatter, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #myswimprostrength, #viprpro, #autoimmunewarrior, #keepmoving, #prsanddonuts, #positivevibes
Had a year or more where it hurt to lift a coffee Had a year or more where it hurt to lift a coffee cup, let alone perform a deadlift. So thankful that my body has responded so well to the new Rheumatologist. Still need a “false grip,” (not wrapping my thumbs around the bar), but making progress. #progressnotperfection, #ridethewave, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #mesafitnessclifton
The Single Leg Stance exercise is one of a number The Single Leg Stance exercise is one of a number of single leg balance exercises. It is excellent for people of all ages who want an exercise to improve balance. . . . . This is the beginner level, single leg balance with movement. . . . . Ideally you want to stand in between two firm chairs. You could also use the kitchen counter on one side and a wall near by if it’s a narrow galley kitchen. It gives you some support on either side should you lose balance or need extra support. Ideally you don’t actually hold onto the chairs. Your hands are going to be just above the chairs. As with all of the standing exercises, you don’t want to lock your knees. You should have a soft bend in the knees. You want to be in your best upright posture. You’re then going to transfer all of your weight onto one leg. . . . Transfer your weight to your left leg. Lift your right into the air. Then put your right foot forward, out to the side and straight back. Repeat that one more time forward, out to the side, and back. . . . . It is OK if you need to touch down for a bit of stability while you are mastering this exercise. . . . . Balance is one of those areas that you’ll gain both confidence and ability in very quickly. You’ll soon find that you don’t need as much support. . . . . Repeat that same exercise on the other side. Transfer your weight this time onto your right leg. Stick your left foot forward, out to the side, and straight back. And one more time forward, out to the side, and straight back. That’s it for the Single Leg Stance. #balance, #movement, #trainertiptuesday, #reclaimingpatty, #functionaltraining, #functionalmoving, #activeaging, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #stabilitytraining, #wlstories
🙌🙌 #onedayatatime, #motivationmonday, #recl 🙌🙌 #onedayatatime, #motivationmonday, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere
Weight loss is great but saying “yes” to life Weight loss is great but saying “yes” to life is greater. 4 years ago I vowed to not let my weight hold me back from “living life.” That was a GREAT decision! #familytime, #snowmobiling, #thundermountainlodge, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #myswimpro, #wlstories, #themagic5, #makeitcount4dani, #prsanddonuts, #justsayyestohealth, #justsayyestolife, #mentalhealthchampion, #samehere, #workingonmyselfeveryday
Did you get your Monday workout in? Front porch w Did you get your Monday workout in? Front porch workouts since March of 2020. Lol #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Barely the day started and... it's already six in Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday. ... and the month is already over. ... and the year is almost over. ... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed. ... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends. and we realize it's too late to go back... So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time... Let's keep looking for activities that we like... Let's put some color in our grey... Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts. And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters... I'm doing it after... I'll say after... I'll think about it after... So... Let's leave nothing for later... The day is today... The moment is now... #doitnow, #liveyourbestlifenow, #dontwaituntilyourethin, #youmatter, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
I plan to take my Rheumatologist’s advice to “ I plan to take my Rheumatologist’s advice to “ride the wave” of feeling good. AND I plan to get full use of the @alltrails app. Today was a “recovery” day. #choosemovement, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
I wish time would slow down! I’ve been guilty o I wish time would slow down! I’ve been guilty of saying that a whole lot. I felt like 2020 was the answer. We were “forced” (if you will) to cancel all travel plans and make the best of things at home. I ended up with my college senior back home from March to June. My doctorate student came home the entire month of September. My youngest is becoming a pilot and living at home this year. I FaceTimed my mom almost every day since two trips to visit her were canceled and we’ve become best friends sharing recipes and books and shows to binge. I was sent to a new Rheumatologist who has changed my life for the better! Our business has increased as people are working at home and wanting window coverings for that home office window that the sun is blasting in on. I hope and pray for this virus to go away, and I don’t take it lightly at all. I pray for my friends who are affected by it and I do all I can to not get it. But despite all that 2020 was a pretty good year. Have a safe and happy new year! Thank you all for following me on my journey to health and happiness! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #happynewyear
Things to start in the new year instead of a diet. Things to start in the new year instead of a diet. #repost, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #autoimmunewarrior, #youmatter, #prsanddonuts, #wlstories, #onedayatatime, #slowandsteadywinstherace
Written Pre-Covid - but good solid truths in here. Written Pre-Covid - but good solid truths in here. It’s January 2nd and it’s another day at the gym for you. You drive up to the gym and there are no parking spots. You finally find a spot 8 rows over. You walk in and head to the elliptical and you find a middle-aged heavyset woman (me) on your elliptical machine. 🤦‍♀️ _ Middle-aged heavyset woman is disgusted with herself. She doesn’t want to walk into the gym. She fears she will be judged. She’s signed up with a trainer and the trainer told her to go warm up on the elliptical. She at least knows what an elliptical is, but has no clue how to set any program. 🤷‍♀️ _Yes it’s tough at the first of the year when the gym is packed, but do you know why that middle-aged (not so heavy) woman is still at the gym 5 years later? Because the gym-goers included her, praised her, and taught her (how to use equipment.). 🙌 _Yes it’s going to be busier. Yes your equipment may be in use by someone new, but be an encourager! Plan a little extra time for your workout and help another person out or give words of encouragement. 👍 _ You never know whose life you may be changing just by including them. I know — because mine was changed forever. 🏋️‍♀️🏊‍♀️🧗‍♀️💪 #pattysfitnessjourney, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #weareallalittlecrazy, #5in5, #wlstories, #wlstories8, #bekind, #planextratime, #includeme, #choosetoinclude, #inflammationwarrior, #fitness, #wellness, #selflove
Starting this Bible plan on January 1st. Want to Starting this Bible plan on January 1st. Want to join me? Add me as a friend on the Bible app and I’ll invite you. My user name is Patty Deters and the app is a Brown Bible that says Holy Bible on it. #Biblestudy
Merry Christmas from us to you! #merrychristmas20 Merry Christmas from us to you! #merrychristmas2020
Another little story from Patty. Joseph Donald De Another little story from Patty. Joseph Donald Deters was due to be born on December 31, 1999. Do you all remember the uncertainty of the "new millenium?" Would the computers change over to 2000 or would they all crash. We had to know the hospital's back up plan - did they have backup generators, etc. (Yes they did.) Although we would have loved to have the first baby born in Gunnison on January 1, 2000 - Joe had other plans. On a very cold winter evening (-20 degrees) at about 3 a.m. Joe made his entrance into this world. Basically as soon as I got to the hospital, he was born. He barely cried - kind of just a "Hey, how's it going?" kind of cry. We spent that evening at the hospital and were released the next day by 3 p.m. He's been that easy going type of guy ever since. Happy 21st Birthday! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
FINAL DAY OF GIVEAWAYS: One winner will get their FINAL DAY OF GIVEAWAYS: One winner will get their choice of a @myswimpro gift card, an @ellyandgrace shirt or a Reclaiming My Life sweat jacket from Lands End. Then 12 more winners on FB and 12 more winners on IG will get a Reclaiming my Life face mask and neck gaiter. Thanks for playing along. Sorry if you never saw the posts. I don’t know how to correct that yet. #reclaimingmylife, #12daysofgiveaways, #12daysofchristmas, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #wlstories, #myswimpro, #swimmergiveaway, #youmatter, #mentalhealthmatters
Day 11 of 12 Giveaway. Any product from @ellyandg Day 11 of 12 Giveaway. Any product from @ellyandgrace. Make sure you “like” the post. That’s important. Then comment “reclaiming.” For an extra entry, share the post and let me know you’ve shared it. Facebook is severely suppressing these posts so if you are one of the 0.01% seeing this, enter! You’ve got a great chance to win. If I say it’s COVID related, they say I’ll get this post in front of more people. May be time to go back to blogging?!?!? #12daysofchristmas, #12daysofchristmas, #covidrelief, #covidgiveaway, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylufe, #makeitcount4dani, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #autoimmunewarrior, #womanoffaith, #wlstories, #swimmer
Day 10 of 12 GIVEAWAY. Today’s prize is a messa Day 10 of 12 GIVEAWAY. Today’s prize is a message board. To enter, like this post and comment “reclaiming.” For an extra entry share the post and let me know in the comments that you shared. #12daysofgiveaways, #bekind, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime.
Day 9 Giveaway: Holiday cash in the form of 50.00 Day 9 Giveaway: Holiday cash in the form of 50.00. To enter like this post, comment “reclaiming.” That is it. For an extra entry, share this post and let me know in the comments that you shared it. This is fun! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Day 8 Giveaway: Any item from my TeeSpring shop. Day 8 Giveaway: Any item from my TeeSpring shop. https://teespring.com/stores/pattys-fitness-journey? To enter, like this post, comment “reclaiming.” For an extra entry, share this post and comment below that you shared. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #transformation, #weightlosssupport, #fitnessjourney, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #motivation, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
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