I have fluctuated in my weight from 120 pounds to 170 pounds. And I don't eat any different. I do have hypothyroidism. And we are put on 101 medications that cause weight gain so That is a fun adventure. "Eat when you are hungry. That is your body telling you when it needs food." So … Continue reading Chronic pain: My Diet and exercise
Motivational slump
Chronic illness comes with fatigue more often than not. And we don't feel well with various symptoms. We are tired. We are sick. It is easy to get into a slump mentally and emotionally. And then the motivation to do anything at all equally slumps. I am in that slump right now. I am exhausted. … Continue reading Motivational slump
Question: Exercising and fibromyalgia
"How do I begin exercising with fibromyalgia?" This is a very good question, by the way. Research shows that exercise does help with fibromyalgia a lot and it is a good part of your pain management strategy. Okay, this is a tricky one. I know because I have done it the wrong way and the … Continue reading Question: Exercising and fibromyalgia
Exercise: Achieving goals is surprisingly painful
I am serious with that picture... a moment of pain is infinite sometimes. Take exercise for example. I am achieving my exercise goal. Exercise for me is a painful endeavor. I assume because of the hypermobility syndrome and my extra flexible joints that refuse to stay where they ought to. I do physio for that … Continue reading Exercise: Achieving goals is surprisingly painful
Exercise for chronic illness
Here are some benefits to exercise: Exercise is not evil. There is said it. Stress benefits, mood benefits and helps with insomnia. Mostly though it helps with deconditioning. Although you might give me this face… And in general, it may feel like… And we think a lot of reasons why we shouldn't But it … Continue reading Exercise for chronic illness
I did some exercise! Sort of.
I did, in fact, do some exercise in the technical sense of the word. I got on an Exercise bike and I moved my legs on it so, in fact, I did exercise. It caused tremendous and immediate pain on a level that is pretty indescribable except to say that it just got worse and … Continue reading I did some exercise! Sort of.
