boppinbadger

I think it's different for everyone, there is no right or wrong answer, its whatever works for you. I find different things work on different days depending on my mood - here are a couple that work for me. Boost your will power to not have a lazy day/not order junk food by writing down your goals and planning rewards for…

My physio told me to avoid yoga like the plague (I was seeing her after injuring myself at a class - same problem here, face plant on the floor after my wrists gave way!), but she did say pilates could help as it is focused on more gentle strength building rather than increasing flexiblity which is the last thing you want!…

Hi! I'm in Bedfordshire and happy to add any UK folk looking for support (and offering it too!).

I was told in no uncertain terms to avoid running as it is too high impact, it can often cause injuries and wear down joints in non-HMS people so running when you have volnerability to injury is just going to make things a lot worse... That said, being one to not let it stop me doing anything I have done the odd bit of…

Such a shame so many ladies think surgery is the answer - personally I could never put myself through something potentially life threatening for the sake of vanity. If it is the way you want to go, at least give it time for your body to adapt to your new weight first, especially if you have lost it fast. Maintain the same…

I'm hypermobile too (and am typing this with both my wrists bound!). I was first diagnosed when I was 17, after months of not being able to even get up or dress myself due to back pain. I had always suffered with various aches and pains in my knees or hands as a child but, as they tend to be, they were put down to growing…

It's not a computer game, but I go to dance class (lindy hop/swing/jive/rock and roll) and have seen the moves taught be adapted for all sorts of reasons. Although I never saw them in class, I have had social dances with everyone from people in wheelchairs, amputees, dwarfs, people with various limbs in plaster. I myself…

Hi and welcome! Good luck on your journey! Feel free to add me if you want x

I think it's easy to get into a visious cycle, a bad week/small gain gets you down so you think 'sod it' and eat more... I'm not judging, read my profile and you'll see i'm guilty of it too! My advice from getting through those set backs myself is to just stop for a moment. Look at the big picture, don't focus on the small…

Late night snacks are a problem for me too, I get in from dance class after midnight and am generally famished as I didn't have time for a proper dinner before going out. Yesterday lunch time I steamed some chicken to leave in the fridge which I then had when I got in, still not ideal eating before going to sleep but at…