Last Spring (2009) I watched a dear friend go from a self proclaimed couch potato to a triathlete. She, her sisters and her Mom decided to all compete in the Orlando Danskin Triathlon on Mother's Day. Her mom, at age 65!, even had to learn how to swim to do this. I was impressed with the challenge they set before them and how they successfully conquered it with daily discipline.
After watching them compete, I decided it was my turn to get in shape. I was approaching my 50th birthday and didn't want to wait any longer. I had many challenges, mainly 3-4 migraines a week and fibromyalgia. My neurologist continued to work to find a way to decrease the migraines while also noting the relationship between fibromyalgia, other health issues and migraines. Exercise is one of the best ways to fight fibromyalgia but it's hard since fibro makes you so darned fatiqued. My doctor found a link between my ailments and tested me for some deficiencies. Certain amino acids and D were very low even though I was on supplements. The combination of consistent exercise, additional supplements and the meds I was already on proved to be extremely helpful in giving me much needed energy and a reduction in migraines.
I know that keeping consistent in all the above is vital to my health. It takes a lot of time, at least 5 days a week, to maintain this energy level. But I know that if I miss too much, the fatique takes over and it's hard to get back in the routine. I have so much more energy to give to my family by taking this time for myself each day. I'm thankful that my family has been so supportive. I look forward to the triathlon which is a major motivating force. And I'm thankful for God leading me to a doctor who pursued many paths until he found one that is helpful.
16 years ago
