I am often asked, by both medics and friends, how I have managed to remain looking so healthy and defied medical predictions given the illness I have.
Apart from the exercise I get working the plot, digging, bending and being out in the open air I also have an exercise regime which involves plot produce and some of you may find works for you.
Start by standing somewhere where you have plenty of room both at the sides and front.
With a 5lb potato bag in each hand extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach one full minute and then relax.
Gradually you will find that each day you will find it easier to hold the position. Do not exceed one minute.
After a couple of weeks move up to 10lb bags and hold your arms up directly in front of you for up to a minute each day
Once you feel completely comfortable doing this move on to holding one 50lb potato bag with both hands, again stretching your arms up level in front of you. Hold the position for as many seconds as you can up to 60secs max: (this is the level I am at)
As soon as you feel confident enough to do so move on to the next stage by putting a potato in each bag .....
(As an aside, I am booked in for Op on this coming Friday where they are going to try and cut away some of the Alien before it stops me breathing)