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Week 5 challenge - 30,000 steps in one day!! This challenge proved to be a difficult one although it did start off pretty well. By 10am I had done 10,000 and by 2pm, 21,000, but, by 3pm I literally hit a brick wall and thought... Geez, I can’t do this!. Of course my stubbornness kicked... Continue Reading →
This week I chose to have ago with a pogo stick or rather a Pogo balloon ball! When I first tried I was a little concerned as I couldn’t even get on the thing let alone jump with it, but, me being me I wasn’t going to give up. I think many people with Parkinson’s... Continue Reading →
DJ Claire from Radio Parkies and I are trying new Challenges every week throughout the lead up to Sport Parkinson’s Summer Try-Athlon on the 24th July. For more information please visit http://www.sportparkinsons.org. Tracy’s challenge My challenge was the hoverboard. This challenge was inspired by my two youngest sons Dominic, 11 and Sebastian 7 , we... Continue Reading →
Now I have reached my desired weight of 11st 2lbs, I need to maintain it, well within reason, I do expect to fluctuate a couple of pounds either way, especially during my monthly cycle. However, maintaining my measurements is going to be more important.. so every week I will measure my chest, waist and hips... Continue Reading →
DJ Claire from Radio Parkies and I are trying new Challenges every week throughout the lead up of Summer Try-Athlon on the 24th July The Summer Try-Athlon, organised by Sport Parkinson's will feature a wide range of activities designed to exercise the body and brain.The centrepiece of the day will be football tournaments – including... Continue Reading →
Each week myself and DJ Claire are setting ourselves new challenges on the lead up to the Sport Parkinson’s Summer Try-Athlon which will be held at Worcester Warriors' ground on Saturday July 24. This a unique event to inspire people with Parkinson's in the UK. This week Claire is going to a golf Driving range... Continue Reading →
Today I weighed in at 11 stone 3lbs which means I only have 1lb to lose before I reach my target weight. In total I have lost 1 Stone 6lbs! It has taken me much longer than I hoped, but, still, I am nearly there now and I look so much better and feel a... Continue Reading →
It’s almost two weeks since my hamstring injury (self diagnosed) and even though it’s slightly better I am far from being able to return on the treadmill as I am still in an awful lot of pain. I was getting so frustrated and annoyed with myself I was wondering whether to stop wearing my Fitbit... Continue Reading →
When writing this I wanted to show that even though I thought it (Parkinson’s diagnosis) was the end for me, it doesn’t have to be. I am still here , 11 years later dealing with the many twists and turns. Meeting some amazing people and doing creative things that I would never have done before. They are... Continue Reading →
I weighed myself early Friday morning and was surprised to see the scales flash at 11 stone 11, so much so I decided to weigh myself again a few minutes later. I thought it was to good to be true because the scales flashed at 11 stone 13 this time. I seemed to have gained... Continue Reading →
Focused Friends 
[…] written a longer blog on this in the Focused Friends site that I sometimes write for and you can…
Reading this was a joy, on many levels. :-)
Sending you lots of love xx
Great idea. This will be helpful :-)
Thank you Sharon, your feedback is very much appreciated.