It's Impossible!! Oh, Wait...Maybe It's NOT?!?

Thank you, thank you, thank you - I needed to read this tonight - I'm in a very painful situation - very acute pain - not like yours, but serious enough that I can't concentrate or eat or lift weight for past 3 weeks - well starting tomorrow I'm back to lifting weights again !!! Nothing will stop me now - you've inspired me so much - I really mean it, this was so important to read this tonight, I was in great despair.

Robin...I am so very sorry to hear about your pain. Please, please, please...don't think that I was trying to say that you should ignore or "push through" serious issues without clearing it through your doctor first. I have a VERY unique situation!!!! I have had this disease for nine years...pain is a permanent part of my life. If you are experiencing pain, your body may need REST more than anything else. The last thing I would want you to do is hurt yourself! I obviously don't know what your situation is...and for all I know it may be appropriate for you to workout. However...there are many times when our bodies need to take it easy in order to recover! Please feel free to PM me if you EVER need to talk about anything!! Again, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this!

Okay, I really cannot say this enough.......PLEASE DO NOT GO LIFT WEIGHTS UNLESS YOU'VE CLEARED IT WITH YOUR DOCTOR!!!

I too read every word! You are an amazing woman.Each word made me cry.I know how hard it is to deal the day to day life with pain.You are such an inspiration.I feel like reading your story every time I get demotivated by my fibromyalgia pain.God bless you.

I am so sorry you're having to deal with pain!! It's hard for others to understand something that they can't see!! You CAN do this! It may take a little longer. It may be a bit tougher...but you know what? It makes victory just that much sweeter!!! :-) God Bless You, too!!!

You are beautiful!! You are also an inspiration!! I read your words and even though I felt sorry for you at first, as your story continued, I was amazed and awed!!! You are a strong and inspiring woman!!!

Thanks so much!! It's funny because so many people tell me what a "strong" person I am...but I honestly don't feel that way. I kinda just feel like...well, this is my life. I can either keep moving forward and make this life the best I can with what I've got. Or, I can curl into a ball and wait for life to pass me by. It simply wasn't an option for me to curl into a ball. So...I had to make the best life possible...and that's what I'm trying to do. Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate everyone's kind words. I guess I just don't see myself as any kind of "inspiration". I'm just a regular person that got a lot of crap thrown at her...and I chose to keep on going!

Thanks so much!!! You all have been so amazing and have made this girl feel absolutely amazing!!!

MB, you are my new favorite person! God bless you, girl. Thank you for your story. You are WINNING this thing called life and conquering your battles while showing the world your beautiful and courageous spirit.

Thank you so much! It's so nice to be someone's favorite person! Hee hee! ;-)

I *love* that you said I'm "winning" and "conquering" my battles. Makes me feel like a warrior!!! BOOYAH!! It's funny...because when I wrote this a few days ago, it kind of encouraged ME to give it even MORE. Since I've written this, I've beaten my own time on doing a mile and a half, and I went up on my weight with squats!! Yesterday, (Saturday morning), it was super dreary and chilly (for Alabama, anyway) outside...and it was SO TEMPTING to stay snuggled next to my husband under our super warm down comforter and sleep for a couple of extra hours!! Instead, I got up before 8am, made my protein shake and went and KILLED it at the gym!!! It felt amazing, and I was so proud of myself for getting up when it was so tempting to sleep in!!

Thanks again, so much, for your kind words!! You ROCK!! Love, Hugs & God Bless!!!!

~MB~

Dear MB

Your post is an amazing one. Testament to your indomitable spirit and determination, many would have given up and been defeated. I too struggle with 24/7 pain (different reasons).....there is a special understanding that comes when you can truly empathise with the person and the very unique "life" that comes with it.

Never doubt that you are exactly as others have said "Inspirational", "Amazing" and plain out incredibly brave to push yourself in the way that you have.

Thank you so much for sharing your life. I hope everyday is kind to you. May you have continued success in the gym, and most of all have a blessed happy life with your husband and any future littlies.....they would be truly blessed to have such inspiring lovely parents.

Karen :flowerforyou:

Karen...

Your post brought tears to my eyes!! Thank you so much for such amazingly kind words! I still struggle to see that "inspiration" when I look in the mirror. In a way, I wrote this so that I can look back on it and see how far I've come. I'm so sorry that you, too, are dealing with nonstop pain!! People with chronic pain issues are sadly misunderstood a lot of the time. Especially if you have a disease or disorder that no one can see, or one that isn't terminal. I pray that you have more good days than bad! Thank you, again, for your loving words! Especially saying that any kiddies we have would be blessed to have us as parents!! That struck me right in the heart strings! :-) Lots of love, hugs and prayers coming your way!!!

~MB~

MB, Thank You so much for sharing your story with all of us. I really can't add anything that hasn't been said already. But my prayers for you and your husband on this continued journey are with you. Because all things are possible with God. You have showed all things are possible. My Love and Prayers Sonia

Thank you so very much! None of this...including meeting my husband...would have ever happened if it weren't for God!!! I thank Him every single day for this life He's given me!!

You are amazing. Thank you!

No...thank YOU!!! :drinker:

Wow this is amazing and you are amazing! It's so beautiful how you can give all the honor for what you are to God! You're an inspiration to many, including me! No excuses for us with a little bit of pain:) Keep going girl, great work!

Thank you so much!! I have definitely realized over the past couple of years that God does EVERYTHING for a reason...and those reasons will always lead to something good...whether we realize it at the time or not. I appreciate your kind words! God bless!!

Please understand that I never meant for anyone to feel as though their own issues are any "worse" than mine. Believe me when I say that this was NOT an overnight process. I didn't just wake up one morning and start squatting 110lbs!! Lol! I've had this disease for over nine years, and I spent most of those years listening to everyone (including myself) saying, "You can't do certain things. You have limitations. You can't do this or that because it will hurt. You can't do this or that because you've got this disease." Etc, etc, etc. My limitations were self-imposed. Yes, I am still in pain 24/7...but I've done things despite that pain. My mobility is not 100%...but I work through those issues. So many people have pain, chronic issues that truly do limit them in what they can do. However, I truly believe that it was when I started proving to MYSELF that yes, I CAN do things...that I was able to overcome a huge mental block. That may not be the case for everyone, which is why I EMPHATICALLY suggest that anyone with medical issues or disabilities consult their doctor before engaging in ANY kind of activity or exercise!! Please understand that I was sharing MY story. My story is not your story...so please...make sure that it is ok for you to do any kind of exercise if you have any medical complications at all. My intention was never to make anyone feel bad or ashamed for not doing exercise or what have you. It took me YEARS to even BELIEVE that I could do certain things, let alone actually DO them. Basically, I'm trying to say...if you have your own medical issues...please don't beat yourself up if you don't workout every day. Be kind to yourself. Listen to your body! In some cases, rest and healing is more important than anything else!!