I'm 41 & developed fibromyalgia about 10 years ago. Since then I have watched my quality of life decline. I had a part time business and full time job. I was back in college and things seemed to be going really well. Then *BAM* I started having massive weight gain. Then my muscles were always tired and worn out. All I ever wanted to do was sleep. It was a fast decline. In 5 years I lost my job, lost my business and dropped out of school. 4 years after that I was on disability for my mental and physical health issues. I'M DONE! I am sick of watching my life pass me by while I sit on the couch! My boyfriend Danny had been getting healthy and fit for almost a year. He is studying to become a physical trainer! I have all the things I need at hand. Now to overcome my mental negativity holding me back! I want my life back! I want to play with my grandchildren. Heck I want to have one more child! I want to plan weddings again so I can watch the joy on people's faces. I just want to get out of bed and not hurt. This time, I'm learning to do it all differently! And I WILL SUCCEED!

The success I feel, the confidence I feel that I'm not a failure that day. That I didn't sit around all day. Or struggled to just walk. I will use my mental fight to fuel my physical fight. Even on the tough days I won't give up. I can't give up. I want to feel successful again. I want to feel pride in my accomplishments even the smallest ones. I want to know I've made a difference in my life and in someone else's.