Are any of you Fabulous users chronically ill? How have you adapted the routine for yourself? Do you say "yes, I exercised" on days you couldn’t. I’m trying to balance my drive to achieve with appropriate self care.

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Are any of you Fabulous users chronically ill? How have you adapted the routine for yourself? Do you say "yes, I exercised" on days you couldn’t. I’m trying to balance my drive to achieve with appropriate self care.

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It’s great that you’re focusing on balancing achievement with self-care! For those with chronic illness, adapting your exercise routine is essential. Consider gentle activities like stretching or walking, and listen to your body’s signals. On days when you can’t exercise, it’s okay to acknowledge your efforts in other self-care practices. Remember, self-care is about nurturing your well-being, so celebrate small victories and prioritize what feels right for you.

Dawn Z.

I’ve adapted the one-minute 'just get moving' workout to wall push ups, side jacks (low impact, no jumping), and marching in place just so I can count it. That way I can do it first thing in the morning before I even get my bra on. If you can get out of bed, you could adapt something that works for you. Maybe you could match in bed and use some light weights (3 lb.) to still work the chest muscles without doing push ups. If you can just get yourself to move, it counts as exercise

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