Tagged: exercise

A black-and-white photo from a 1984 fitness book: a young John Travolta in a black sleeveless unitard and white headband sits on the floor with his legs extended straight in front of him, arms reaching forward over his legs mid-stretch.

Day 9Early Recovery

Physical

Today's entry is about stretching, and how it has officially become a non-negotiable around here. Since this is my 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... 6... 7... EIGHTH foot and…

Pain 2/10 NWB early-recovery · stretching · exercise

A close-up of a small tan Chihuahua with huge glossy eyes and a tense, nervous little smile, staring straight at the camera against a stormy grey sky.

Pre-op · 2d to surgeryPre-op

Under Pressure

OH GOD, the anxiety hit this morning. Out of nowhere. And I don't even know why, because this is my eighth foot surgery. I've had half of this exact procedure…

FWB pre-op · anxiety · mental-health

A boxing meme. A boxer in a blue helmet takes a hard right glove square to the face. The incoming red glove is labeled 'hamstring day,' and the boxer getting hit is labeled 'me, feeling good about myself.'

Pre-op · 4d to surgeryPre-op

We'll Meet Again

Today was my last day at \[solidcore\] for the next three months. Not because I can't work out, to be clear. I could. I've done it before, plenty of times.…

FWB pre-op · exercise · solidcore