smileymom's Journal

I am so proud of myself today. I have made a goal to get fit enough to take a Tae Kwon do class in the next 3 years. I have Fibromyalgia so, this is a HUGE goal for me. My husband actually thought I was kidding until I told him I found the school I want to train with. They are affordable and work with people who have a disability. I love it. I don't know how many people with Fibromyalgia who has a black belt. Who knows, maybe I'll be among the elite few or be the first one. I was in severe pain when I woke up this morning and there was no energy. I said to myself, "It's a normal day. We will get out of bed, take a shower, eat, feed Isaac, and then, straighten the house." Once I did that, I actually felt a little better. I decided to push forward a little more and see how long I could exercise. Mind you, I have been walking for a year. I haven't done any cardio, weight training, nothing in two years. The video I looked forward to on Netflix would not play again. I sent both of their dvds back and in the next week will have another workout coming. Out of a 32 minute workout, Boot Camp style from Crunch, I lasted 26 minutes. It felt great and. I have noticed significant progress in my body. Your muscles that are not toned hurt the most. For me, it's back, hips, butt, legs, arms. Pretty much, I am out of shape. As I take these baby steps, I am gaining confidence. Today, I can get my studying done and feel like I can conquer this world. Watch out Fibro, here I come.