Kayjay1809
Full Member
I've called my thread 'My Fight Back To Heath' as that is going to be my focus. Not worrying about how I look or how others see me, or what size clothes I fit into. I want to reverse the decline in health I've suffered over the past few years.
In brief, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia more than 20 years ago but managed to keep relatively mobile until I had my son eleven years ago. Since then I have gained a lot of weight (8 stone) and have gradually found myself struggling with day-to-day life. Like getting up off the sofa, or out of the shower. And I feel crap - tired, low motivation and generally unwell. I know the Fibro is responsible for a lot of this but I also know that my weight isn't helping. I have got food intolerances too, but still eat the foods I know don't agree with me such as dairy, cream and chocolate.
But enough is enough. I am only 43 - even though some days I feel 83 - and I am determined that by my 45th birthday in May 2013 I am going to be the healthiest I can be. I know it's going to take me at least that long to shift this weight. This in the past has put me off but deep down I know it's now or never. My dad had a near fatal heart attack at the age of 53 and my mum died of Lupus and heart problems at the age of 65 so if I want to lengthen my life span and - more importantly - enjoy my life to the full, I have to lose some weight and get more active.
Activity - I do nothing. Fifteen years ago I used to go to the gym daily and maintained my weight around 10 stone. Hard to believe now. I look in the mirror and don't recognise the person I have become. And I want my son to know the vibrant, fun loving person I was, rather than the 'mum' he has to pull off the sofa. I'm fortunate in that my husband has always said he loves me no matter what my size, but I know we can enjoy our life together more if I am fitter and healthier. We used to enjoy walks and cycle rides and now I can barely walk to the local shop. I get severe pain in my feet, ankes and knees. I would like to know if this is caused by my Fibro or weight and if I lose weight and still can't walk far or do much exercise then so-be-it, I have had half a lifetime of accepting the reality of Fibromyalgia pain. But I'd like to find out if reducing my weight will help as I suspect it will.
So here goes. 2012 - the year I am finally going to take control and regain some of my health. It's not going to be an easy battle as I am really coming at it from a point of ill health and immobility. But little steps will hopefully make the next steps easier.
Thanks for reading if you have got this far, I know I've rambled a bit, but it helps to get my thoughts down on 'paper'.
In brief, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia more than 20 years ago but managed to keep relatively mobile until I had my son eleven years ago. Since then I have gained a lot of weight (8 stone) and have gradually found myself struggling with day-to-day life. Like getting up off the sofa, or out of the shower. And I feel crap - tired, low motivation and generally unwell. I know the Fibro is responsible for a lot of this but I also know that my weight isn't helping. I have got food intolerances too, but still eat the foods I know don't agree with me such as dairy, cream and chocolate.
But enough is enough. I am only 43 - even though some days I feel 83 - and I am determined that by my 45th birthday in May 2013 I am going to be the healthiest I can be. I know it's going to take me at least that long to shift this weight. This in the past has put me off but deep down I know it's now or never. My dad had a near fatal heart attack at the age of 53 and my mum died of Lupus and heart problems at the age of 65 so if I want to lengthen my life span and - more importantly - enjoy my life to the full, I have to lose some weight and get more active.
Activity - I do nothing. Fifteen years ago I used to go to the gym daily and maintained my weight around 10 stone. Hard to believe now. I look in the mirror and don't recognise the person I have become. And I want my son to know the vibrant, fun loving person I was, rather than the 'mum' he has to pull off the sofa. I'm fortunate in that my husband has always said he loves me no matter what my size, but I know we can enjoy our life together more if I am fitter and healthier. We used to enjoy walks and cycle rides and now I can barely walk to the local shop. I get severe pain in my feet, ankes and knees. I would like to know if this is caused by my Fibro or weight and if I lose weight and still can't walk far or do much exercise then so-be-it, I have had half a lifetime of accepting the reality of Fibromyalgia pain. But I'd like to find out if reducing my weight will help as I suspect it will.
So here goes. 2012 - the year I am finally going to take control and regain some of my health. It's not going to be an easy battle as I am really coming at it from a point of ill health and immobility. But little steps will hopefully make the next steps easier.
Thanks for reading if you have got this far, I know I've rambled a bit, but it helps to get my thoughts down on 'paper'.
