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What about my former hobbies and recreational activities, will the ALJ ask me about that?

Yes. Because the disabled are limited in doing even their favorite activities, your ALJ may ask you abouteck all hobbies and recreational activities you did before onset of disability and after like fishing, swimming, running, other sports, dancing, playing cards, knitting, gardening, reading, going to movies, visiting friends, sewing, visiting relatives, being active in fraternal/social organization(s), going out with friends, attending sporting events and other activities.