Addy Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hi, there! I recently discovered this community and with this dedication to taking my life back figured it would be a good thing to join and have a community at my back. When I was in high school, I was extremely active and would be constantly rock climbing and finding my way to the top of mountains. Later I discovered bellydance and became very active in that. So when I first developed fibromyalgia my heart was broken. How was I going to move on with my life and do the things I loved to do? Add in a partner who wasn't very supportive and you had a melting pot for failure. Now, 4 years later I've slowly taken steps to heal myself. I started eating healthier and kicked wheat entirely out of my diet. I discovered photography and learned I didn't have to put limitations on myself, but it still wasn't enough as I was unable to feel like I had the strength and endurance to complete a Canyon while on vacation with my family in Zion National Park for fear of causing a flare up of my fibro. A couple months ago I finally decided to leave my unsupportive partner and the negativity he carries around with him and make a new life for myself. Lucky for me, my new apartment complex has a hired mercenary on staff and I have been working with him these last couple weeks to learn how to strength train. I've also finally cut all the sweet garbage out of my diet. In just the 2 weeks since I started, my energy is up and my pain levels are down. Overall I can't argue. I am looking forward to more nights at the gym and seeing the progress that I make as well as hanging out in this community. Quote Link to comment
TheMormonRebel Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hey there and welcome to Nerd Fitness!! Quote Starting: 330 Current: 320 Goal: 280 Go ahead and follow my personal mission to have sore arms! Level 0: Orc Warrior. STR 6 | STA 4.5 | DEX 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Fibromyalgia is a terrible nemesis, and it sounds like you are doing awesomely well at conquering it and continuing to level up. Keep hiring that mercenary and keep posting here for accountability - consistency is key - you can do it and welcome! Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
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