Hi. I started exercise classes 2 weeks ago. Never before. I am 70...yikes. Fibrom is constant, i barely walk into classes and probably make a fool of myself with all the young women but my goal is to just move and keep mving before fm and arthr take me out

Sorry I've been out of action here for a few days. My patrol colleague is away and I have taken over his shifts, plus I got called out for an emergency one morning so literally 6 days in a row working morning (have to get up at 7 am) AND working graveyard (don't get home til 5:30 am, then go to sleep). So that means extra exercise at work (loss prevention one day - hours of walking around the store 'shopping', plus city patrol walking). No time or energy to do extra
WTG, @lla1227 - let your instructor know what you are dealing with and they can help with options. BTW, in case you didn't know - people with FM have a drop in core temperature after exercise which is the opposite of normal physiology. Make sure you bundle up warmly after your exercise or use a hot tub.

Although this paper is originally from 1997 (published in Dec 2005) it still covers most of the basics of what's actually happening physically in FM: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/art.1780401103

More in-depth information has come to light since then of course, but it is still mainly correct as a base understanding.

half dressed for exercise class. wanted to do dance but couldnt envision dance and strength training so I am doing the second. 1 hour vs 2. But I only do this class once a week. Wonder if I need to do it more for results?? anyone know

I’ve been ill so no exercise for me this week, hoping to feel better and get back to it next week, I was enjoying it.

Feeling really exhausted, we got a few friends together on Sunday (with 4 full size p/u trucks and two vans) and managed to get my mom & dad moved to their new seniors' residence. Dropped their bookcase headboard on my foot - it's a lovely purple colour although not broken - just ugly in flipflops today. Their old place is still chock full of stuff - oh my, I think I need a rental dumpster, lol.
How are all you gals doin'?
@melmerritt33, @dalynnrmc, @Ila1227 - btw, it took me several tries to figure out the first two letters of your handle Ila, I tried two capital 'eye's, then two small 'ells', then a couple combos of eyes and ells.

Did a crazy bunch of errands today, running around like a madwoman. Loading shoes (fancy heels) that mom can't wear anymore, and a pile of XL clothing (she hasn't been that size for at least a decade) - she's medium - into large orange 'trash' bags for donation. I have to do it when she's not there or she will freak that I am giving away her stuff (gotta love dementia ) then off to Value Village for a credit percentage off thanks to the donation. We can use it to get her a few more cute tops and pants in the right size and maybe a dress or two for a special occasion out. Also set up their new phone (more to bring from the previous home), cancelled the old contract, helped Dad get his cell phone adjusted for his hearing issues. Paid bills, found two pairs of awesome wedge shoes for me since I had to donate all my stilettos (arthritis in ball of foot), picked up vitamins, and doc appointment.
Phew! Away from home from 10:30am (not enough sleep again) til 6pm.
I feel like dead meat.

More moving stuff happening, and every time I go back in their place it seems like I never touched a thing. I think stuff breeds in there, mainly vases and knicknacks and dishware. Today I did nothing but chop and cook rhubarb. My 3 plants grow like they are on steroids.

So excited. Went to my weight class when I just wanted to lie on couch after work! Bug one for me as it is so easy to have my fibromyalgia and life aid me in avoiding exercise. Also was able to do a few things I couldn’t before but not very good

Strained my lower back moving a heavyish box out of a very awkward deep car trunk two days ago and have barely been able to move - I have been forcing myself to gently stretch, put ice on it, and take extra strength muscle relaxants while keeping up the walking. Feeling better this evening and I at least have been sleeping without pain so I will be back 'in shape' for work tomorrow night. (of course it always happens on time off )