The 14 Day Challenge, New Levels, Member Call Recap
To My Wonderful Autoimmune Strong Members:
LOTS of member stuff happening right now!
The 14 Day Challenge is happening right now. So many members are loving this easy gentle daily reminder to get moving. If you haven’t given it a try yet, I encourage you to check it out (you can find it on the portal here). And for those of you participating in the challenge? I want to remind you that if you miss a day (or two or three) that it’s ok! We don’t have to be rigid to see success. A little goes a long way.
Check out this quote from member Amelie about the reason she loves the AIS challenges:
“The first day or two of a challenge is always about mindset, commitment, learning to listen to our bodies (which is huge to accept) and prep for routines. It makes all the difference. People feel more prepared and committed and regularly are surprised at how easy it is and how surprised they are that they notice results without pushing hard. That’s the whole reason for “trusting” the process. It’s ok to do the exercises when you wish or add to what Andrea is recommending for the day, IF your body is ready and it won’t set off a flare. I have days where I can do more and days where I have to do less than is recommended in the challenge. Not everyone is at the same place and this is for people wherever they are in their bodies. Some people can do the ab bracing, stretching and a workout, and some are still just able to ab brace on a wall. {But this “challenge” can be tailored to what you need! That’s why I keep coming back.}”
Level 4 & 5 is out now too! Check out these links to view the level 4 & level 5 exercises (and the new portal layout too!). It is still in testing mode, so it’s not up yet on the toolbar, but it will be soon!
The members only zoom call replay link is here! The members call was so good, we talked for almost 2 hours! It was so good to see your faces and really dig deeper into your questions about all the exercises. We talked about so much that I can’t even summarize it! We talked a lot about shoulder health, scapula push-ups, ab bracing, the relationship between stretching and strengthening (and why it’s important to do both)... and of course we talked a lot about foam rolling! We covered so much ground! Here is the link to the replay.
And finally, a health update on me, since so many of you have so kindly asked! The COVID is gone but I am still dealing with the lingering after-effects such as exhaustion and persistent bronchitis. I am working on resting and healing. BUT… that, combined with the fact that my kids are home and my husband and I am splitting homeschooling duties, means that I am not the fastest at answering emails, so please understand my delay. I promise I will get back to you within 24-48 hours! If it is urgent though? Let me know in the subject line and I will take a look asap.
I love the commitment that you all are making to your health and well-being and I am so glad you are here, and I hope that I can model for you how to balance rest and work and family duties, while maintaining my commitment to my own exercise and self care. We have to take care of ourselves so we can take care of others.
Keep going, I believe in you! You got this.
With Love,
Andrea