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My Skating Journey

I started inline skating as a new form of exercise! I’m really bad at it and terrified of hurting myself, but am using my knowledge of movement to force myself to intentionally work on something I’m not good at. Let’s talk about the stages of Motor Learning and how I’m applying them to help me learn!

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My Experience With a Dietitian

I started with a new dietitian last week and am completely revamping my eating schedule. These things can be overwhelming and sometimes unsafe when you’re in a neurodivergent body. Here’s what I look for in a dietitian, benefits of seeing one, and how we can safely adjust food intake without restriction. Keep in mind that I do not have an eating disorder and treatment for an ED will be different.

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The Importance of Community

Hi Stretchy Pals, Chaos Coordinator Jess here with another Jess Special! I have some storytime for you today, sharing a bit more about my own diagnostic journey while we give Jenna a much-needed break πŸ’œ

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How I'm Rebuilding My Cardio Post-COVID

I’ve been able to successfully maintain zone 2 cardio with my dysautonomia management strategies. Here’s the magic sauce of how I’m doing this!

Keep in mind, this is my journey and doesn’t mean it will work exactly the same for you.

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Finding Your Care Team

Hi Stretchy Pals, Chaos Coordinator Jess here! I'm currently going through the process of finding a good care team for my HSD/EDS journey and I wanted to share my experiences with you all. Hopefully some things I share here will help you on your own path!

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