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Trainrot

Trainrot

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from The tall grass
Posts: 9
"RA Recovery!"
Hello!

I'm Trainrot! I have a variety of chronic illnesses that kind've made it where I would couchrot often and thus gain weight. Then when I would feel better, I would drop a lot of it, get discouraged when I would plateau and then go back to couchrotting. I am hoping that doing Darebee things will help keep me motivated to do things, along with my rule of only checking my weight when I go to the Doctor's office just because I know things can fluctuate, but this will allow me to see if I am going in the direction I want.

In September, I was diagnosed with RA, and I was stuck using a walker for a while and became very, very weak, and I am trying to rebuild my strength (I used to work with kids so it was a big ole case of whiplash to go from being able to chase 4-year-olds to being unable to walk from my bed to the living room)

So, my first goal is to do the 'Light' programs, starting with 'Vitality'. I also hope to lose 14 more pounds by the end of the year.

Wish me luck!
 
Trainrot

Trainrot

Member
from The tall grass
Posts: 9
"RA Recovery!"
Karen763Purvis said:
Hey Trainrot! Your honesty and determination are seriously inspiring. RA is no small challenge, and the way you’re approaching recovery—with patience, structure, and a clear goal—is powerful. Starting with Darebee’s ‘Vitality’ and focusing on strength-building through light programs is a smart move, especially with your experience and awareness of your body’s ups and downs.
Your rule about only checking weight at the doctor’s office is brilliant—it keeps the focus on progress, not pressure. And chasing 4-year-olds to using a walker? That’s a huge shift, but your comeback story is already underway.
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Hihi Karen! Thank you for the support, I really appreciate it. I have had a ton of time to learn how I am and what gets me encouraged and discouraged and it is time I stop telling myself to do things like other people and just focus on what would encourage me more. Because like, I had this idea for the longest that if I didn't do it like everyone else, then I am bound to fail. But I got to remember, I am not everyone else! I am your local Trainrot!

And yeah, it was a huge shift, and I still feel awful, because I had already missed a lot of work, and one day I was just laying in bed and went 'I can't do this anymore, it is an actual safety hazard.' because the children I worked with were special needs and in case of an emergency, I would have to pick one up and book it if need be. I couldn't even give a two week which broke my heart because I really loved the job and I know I will not be able to go back to it, esp with how volatile my health can be now. But, I am using this as a chance to do things that I have always wanted to do (like to go through all of Khan Academy and freshen up my skills/learn new ones). Perhaps learn how to art again to some degree.

Like, I should stop the couchrotting and if I want to sit and stare at a screen might as well watch an informative video.

I hope to see more of you.
 
Trainrot

Trainrot

Member
from The tall grass
Posts: 9
"RA Recovery!"
11/03/25 Update:

I did day two of Vitality. Yes, I had to do it sitting down because my legs were hurting too much, but you know what, moving my arms is better than moving nothing at all. And if I just accept I am doing it sitting down instead of calling myself a weenie for not doing it standing, I can keep up that positive mental energy.

I can't wait to go to Costco again (even if their carts suck so bad because they can't hold a charge) because I need more Oi Ocha. It's my fav tea brand. I also need to figure out why my computer is being STUPID and keep automatically lowering the volume. I personally am blaming it on being Windows 11 because I fix it for a little bit, then it goes haywire again.

I did sign up for Khan Academy, and I did start working on things there. I am starting from the very bottom so I can fix problems I have in my foundations with my education (I never knew I was so bad at shapes, lmao).

So, time to relax, chill and wonder why I spend so much money at Bath and Body Works (the sales. That's why).
 
Trainrot

Trainrot

Member
from The tall grass
Posts: 9
"RA Recovery!"
11/04/25

Did day three, I am feeling very germy. I worry I am getting sick esp because my C-Reactive is up which can be a sign of an 'acute infection' and to see treatment at urgent care. Which means I might have to go off my RA meds so it could be treated. So I am going to chug a bunch of OJ, sleep and hope I feel less germy in the morning.
 
Trainrot

Trainrot

Member
from The tall grass
Posts: 9
"RA Recovery!"
11/7/25

I am not doing the next day of the program today, simply because I feel like I got a ton of exercise today simply by walking around not only the super Walmart but the Neighborhood Market too WITHOUT an electric cart to haul me around. I walked both of them with a few breaks while going shopping with my brother, and I am quite pleased with myself. I am exhausted, but this is a huge victory considering its been over two months since I had last been able to do something similar to that.

I am looking at the gym I am a member of (I signed up, I get it for free through my insurance back in July then everything went to hell), and this upcoming week I am going to start doing my plan of starting going one time a week for a class (I am choosing an aquatics class that is supposed to be good for people with joint issues) and after a few weeks of that move up to 2xs a week (and again my goal is currently 3x a week regularly, just doing a class).

Also, for another victory, I slept in my bedroom again with my partner! I had to move to the office to sleep because I needed more room to move about so I am glad I can now manage that. I told myself once I can go two weeks without the office bed I can put it back into storage and get my office looking normal again.

Everything is coming up Trainrot!
 
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