Hello all! I'm a 38 year old mom of 3, grandma of 1. I have always vacillated between 120 and 140 lbs on my 5'4 body. Sometimes I have been in incredible shape. Other times I've been too thin. Right now, I am about 22 lbs higher than I care to be.
I have Fibromyalgia but it really doesn't affect my life. I was diagnosed a decade ago and after a year long flare I decided it wasn't going to rule my world. I quit taking any prescriptions for it. All I take is ibuprophen now.
My biggest challenges are that I work unreal hours at a desk job, I really don't LIKE veggies or fruits, I'm eternally broke so diet 'programs' or special foods are not a possibility.
My biggest strengths are that I know what it feels like to be strong and healthy, I am motivated to defy my family health issues for my own sake as well as my children's, I have actually taught fitness classes so I know WHAT to do, it's just a matter of DOING it!
I joined the forum to get some support and tips on what has helped other people stay on track.
I have Fibromyalgia but it really doesn't affect my life. I was diagnosed a decade ago and after a year long flare I decided it wasn't going to rule my world. I quit taking any prescriptions for it. All I take is ibuprophen now.
My biggest challenges are that I work unreal hours at a desk job, I really don't LIKE veggies or fruits, I'm eternally broke so diet 'programs' or special foods are not a possibility.
My biggest strengths are that I know what it feels like to be strong and healthy, I am motivated to defy my family health issues for my own sake as well as my children's, I have actually taught fitness classes so I know WHAT to do, it's just a matter of DOING it!
I joined the forum to get some support and tips on what has helped other people stay on track.
