Hi all!

zenaree

I'm new to the group. Diagnosed with fibro after getting sick in Feb 2016; diagnosed in September 2016. It hit me hard and fast, but I lost 36 lbs due to being so sick. I'm taking that as my jumpstart and refuse to let this beat me. Any tips or tricks to help? I went from walking 30min to an hour daily to barely being able to walk. My husband is getting me a gym membership so hopefully I can ride the bike or use the treadmill to start out! Thanks!

canadjineh

WTG, @zenaree! Sorry I haven't been on this group for a little bit. Most of us with FM tend to not be as active (physically, and on the keyboard, lol) as we used to be. Here's more info on Post-Exercise recovery: https://youtube.com/watch?v=8CnFo7qinng&mc_cid=460f2f755c&mc_eid=44a254b5fc
Being knocked out after any activity: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10069528/being-knocked-out-after-any-activity#latest

AND... a whole bunch of studies (legit published in medical journals) on FM... probably more than your GP, Rheumatologist, or Pain Management Specialist even knows about. Knowledge is Power! community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10104325/medscape-updates-on-clinical-studies-medical-professionals-continuing-ed-site-re-fm#latest

Do as much as you can comfortably but don't push to overdo it or you will knock yourself back for many days. You are welcome to friend me. I was a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer/Physio Rehab Assistant before I got sick and was diagnosed with FM. I do a lot less now, but still quite a bit more than when I was first diagnosed. More info on my profile if you wish. I like to exercise in the water (Aquacize and Deep Water Running) that way it is easy to adjust my workouts incrementally to how I feel that day. Cycling is good too if you don't have tender point issues with the seat