16/06/2026
Having surgery doesn’t mean putting my health on hold.
One thing I’m really conscious of during my recovery is avoiding the all-or-nothing mindset.
It’s easy to think:
“I can’t train properly, so what’s the point in worrying about my food?”
“I can’t do my usual workouts, so I may as well wait until I’m fully recovered before I start again.”
But I’ve been coaching long enough to know that this way of thinking often makes things harder in the long run.
No, I can’t do everything I normally do right now. My workouts are limited, my activity levels are lower, and some days recovery has to take priority.
But there are still plenty of things I can do.
I’m focusing on:
✨ Eating enough protein to support recovery
✨ Doing my physio exercises
✨ Moving as much as my knee allows
✨ Getting good quality sleep
✨ Keeping some structure to my meals
✨ Being patient with the process
Will I lose a bit of fitness? Probably.
Will I gain a little weight while I’m less active? Maybe.
And that’s okay.
My goal right now isn’t to be at my peak. It’s to recover well and maintain the habits that will make returning to normal life much easier when the time comes.
Because health and fitness isn’t about what you do when everything is going perfectly.
It’s about what you do when life gets messy, plans change, and things don’t go as expected.
The people who achieve long-term success aren’t the ones who are perfect.
They’re the ones who keep showing up in whatever way they can.
Have you ever had an injury, illness or setback that forced you to adapt your routine? 👇💜