Three Shires in the Sun

The day ahead is meant to be warm, so we’ve headed back off to Three Shire Head last time we visited it was snowy and very very cold.

This time it was absolutely Glorious!! and we found a quieter waterfall and pool before the main very popular one. Which meant it was perfect for Mr Moon to do a spot of wild swimming.

While obviously still cold, the warm air outside meant he dried quickly, and fulfilled a dream of wild swimming. I however couldn’t get in, and was happily sunbathing on the rocks.

We chose easier route than last time, so it wasn’t a complete copy walk, and would give us a different experience. And boy did that deliver, as at the beginning of the walk, we saw 3 Hares, and Baby Ducklings simply by doing a a turn earlier. That was Magick to see.

We spent bit longer at the Quarry part to explore, and marvel at the enormity at it all.

Definitely caught the sun, though I didn’t expect too, as the breeze was chilly at times.

We came across a lot of bones this time, not entirely sure why, and found a killing site probably from a bird of prey.

Taken this one’s above home to strip and bleach.

Enjoying Physio? Surely Not!!

I’ve stop started physio routines so many times in this past 18mths, I’m sorely missing the hospital and having actual face to face guidance. I see how much it’s a vital service, for support, advice and equipment.

But I’ve been trying to find some exercises that challenge me, but not too much and lay me up in bed for days. And something I can see myself doing regular.

And to be honest it’s been a tall order, as my biggest highlight is my once a week walk, I get out of the house, grab fresh air, and see something other than my house.

But as you know, from those walks follows days and days to recover from which are needed. Which meant realistically I had 4 days a week, I could hopefully slot something small in, and maybe build upon it, and do longer once it had become a habit.

So signing up for a lose weight plan (used to use the man’s one, downloaded the women’s one this time) each workout is from 4mins to 8mins.

Find it on the play store looking like this

But as hip is quite snappy and cracking, I often have to adapt. I’m doing a basic 28 day workout programme to get me used to setting aside time, and moving in such a way again. Walking does NOT do any of these so targeted, and after the first day I really felt it, but in a good way.

If there is any you can’t do, I don’t do jumping impact exercises, so I doubled up the side step Jack’s instead. Just adapt it to your ability.

Small amount but isolates certain areas, and it’s been over a couple of weeks now, and the exercises are so varied I don’t get bored, it’s over quick, that it’s impossible not to fit it in. It’s perfect really. Feels nice to have a routine set up again.

Tragically Hip Brace

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From sales of these I get a % commission and from this latest batch I’ve bought a Hip Brace. So thank you so much if you bought one.

The use of Hip Braces are a hotly debated topic. But as I use braces and splints for other joints, such as knees, ankles, elbows and hands, I thought I’d give it a try.

Now it’s worth remembering that brace use is best used limited, so that tendons, ligaments and muscles don’t become lazy and lose their abilities.

So I use mine while resting, so I do the physio first, or activity then place the brace on and have a good support with hot water bottles or ibuprofen gel too. I’m hoping this will help, as some days the hip is so wholly unreliable and so painful, I’m willing to try anything, as a year is a long long way a way.

So far I’m enjoying the protectiveness of it, it’s light weight, and soft. I’m a size 16 and it fits well. Will stop me from going passed 90degrees if wearing while attempting housework, as that’s what makes my hip the most unstable.

It’s even making me want to do physio, now I know the hip will be secure afterwards and not just loose.

I opted to buy cheap or my first one to see if it would be tolerated before I invest in something more expensive.

Here is the Link