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kskalniak

Hi! I am brand new here too! I used to be a runner and was a fitness instructor. I am now on disability for fibromyalgia/osteoarthritis. I have extreme exhaustion and pain and do not take any of the fibro meds as I've been the human guinea pig over the last 10 years and found nothing helps and only helped me to gain 45 pounds. My doctor gave me an assignment of coming on this website to start a program so that is what I'm doing today. I just lost my job today as well and you can guess it is because of too many sick days. Yes, I had a ticket to work with disability but I guess they didn't care. I never had a write up and was always told how great I was at my job but today got the boot and was told it was being absent for sick days. So, am a bit depressed because I cannot live only on disability. I really don't eat that much but am finding out on this food/exercise tally if that really is true. I have a degree in physical education/fitness but when I got sick all of that went out the door. I really am just trying to get my life back. I have not been exercising as I just am too exhausted and I hate the heat. I do not belong to a gym because it is too costly for me and really struggle getting out in the heat. We do have a pool so we'll see how many excuses I can come up with for that...ha! Today is my first day. I'm going to try to stay as positive as I can even with the loss of my job. I will try to get in the pool later and possibly go for a walk. I really can't promise anything except to say I will try. I am hoping this site will be of help to me and maybe we can help each other reach our goals. I want to lose the 45 pounds I gained plus try to get some energy again. I want to try to get some of my life back and maybe someday be running again and lifting weights.

StarIsMoving

I was so happy to hear your doctor directed you here as it is a healthy way to take off the weight. You have to want to do it though and you will find a lot of encouragement here Great group of folks use MFP!! It has been terribly hot here in AZ, this is our season for sure, but having the pool will be a God-send for you to get in exercise. It has great resistance and burns those calories! kskalniak, it is great to have you and I wish you a ton of luck on your successes!!!
I can sympathize when it comes to obstacles: I have rheumatoid arthritis, lung disease, and have had heart issues (had surgery back in 2005). Obstacles are meant to be overcome!! Sorry to hear of your job, sometimes things don't seem fair. I also cannot afford a gym membership due to finances and time, but you can totally rock it from your house if you want to. You can add me if you want and don't hesitate to ask any questions...always nice to have more friends for encouragement Have a great 4th!!!