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@ellamster

Wow, this is such a nice topic 😊
I haven't been around for a long time but am back on track and find this topic. It's very long so I won't read it all, but what I read is useful: thanks.
The core strength really is something to take care of, and mobility as well. The last few years have been difficult in so many aspects that I got lost. I will try and pick myself up again.

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Welcome back. Yes, this is a favorite for me. I have been working very hard to stay mentally engaged and physically active. Some days it can be a real challenge , then I invoke my "5 minute rule" - move at least 5 minutes every hour even if it just to sort and wash a load of laundry or pick up in one room. Of course in spring I have the opposite issue- rationing my energy as I work in my gardens so I don't get into "push one day, crash the next" mode. I also plan at least one fun outing every week for us. Tomorrow we will drive about an hour south to have lunch and a riverside walk with a friend. We may be walking in rainwear but it will be fun to be together.
What are you planning to get back on track?

In reading your post - I became concerned. Why? Because what was said feels so challenged - I empathize. Another time for that story but what helped me get back on my building of core strength (+) was to do something everyday. A lot of times I could just manage minutes of movement. So I decided to do less but do it everyday to s l o w l y work on my core…
So I had a short sweet routine , under 5 minutes which kept me in touch with my body and feeling like I could possibly do this. The question I kept asking of myself was, how little will it take for me to feel like I am connected to the movement? Focus came. But mostly I left off the expectations.
Hold emotional space for success!