But pain shouldn’t be used as an excuse. Or should it?
Certainly not as an excuse, but if they are there, you can't pretend they don't exist. Whether you allow yourself to be influenced by this is of course also a question of type. Some people take a minor ailment as a sign of a fatal illness, while others walk around with extreme pain...
In the end, you have to do what's good for you.
I have no knowledge of autoimmune diseases. I also don't know what restrictions they entail. But if you can work out at the gym, go for it. Physical activity promotes well-being! :-)
You are so right. During my first flare-up, I was advised against any kind of activity. But even if they hadn't, I wouldn't have been able to do much anyway. At that time, I thought, "This is it!"
It was a very slow journey toward recovery. The disease went into a kind of remission, though lately, it doesn't feel like it. Looking back, I realize I should have resumed my exercises and walking when I had the chance. But better late than never.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your support—it means the world to me. Yes, I've now adapted to this new routine with exercises that minimize stress on my joints while strengthening the muscles around them. We don't have a trainer, but a group of friends and I have learned the techniques together. So yeah!