The lifelong aspect of dealing with trauma

Discover how moments of clarity offer glimpses of your pre-trauma self amidst daily struggles. This newfound awareness is a step toward healing and empowerment.

The trauma journey is a unique one that is different to everyone. I will talk about my experiences only.

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Menopause, amputation & its affect on exercise fuelling

Uncover the surprising reasons why carbs might deplete faster, from under-fueling and hormonal shifts to increased intensity, impacting your ride’s endurance.

I have come across this problem lately. As I am finally (FINALLY!) able to ride for an hour or so at a decent aerobic load, I have found that after just 30 mins or so, I start feeling light headed and nauseous. I have never NEVER had this type of issue ever in my life. I knew immediately it was to do with fuelling. I possibly suspected the amputation may have had an effect too, but I completely underestimated the scale of the issue and the factors influencing this.

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Balancing Work and Wellness: My Weekly Journey

Real talk: this week was a total balancing act. ⚖️ Between work and medical appointments, the fatigue hit hard by the weekend—but there were still some big wins on two wheels!

  • 3 bike rides done (including a 1-hour session!) 🚴‍♂️
  • Pacing felt strong and steady.
  • The pool didn’t happen this week, but it’s the #1 priority for next. 🏊‍♂️

Learning to listen to my body and keep mental health at the forefront. Sometimes “progress” just means knowing when to rest. Now, time for today’s ride!

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Weekend workouts: holding myself accountable

Weekend training summary; 3-4 Jan 2026

Overall, my plan (well, hope!) is to get at least 3 workouts in per week. This is a number that I have found is realistically sustainable. Sometimes I can manage 4 times, but I cannot count on that. The last 5 years of a trial and error approach has gotten me this far.

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2025: The year the dust finally settled

I’m finally ready to stop looking back and start looking forward. 2026 is for healing and showing up. See you there.

It wasn’t easy on my mental health, and I’ve got one more surgery hurdle to clear, but I’m finally ready to stop looking back and start looking forward.

2026 is for healing and showing up. See you there. 👊

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