 acochrane 10 years ago | Hi. I have just joined – something I could not really have done until recently because I had chronic fatigue syndrome (for 12 years). Two friends of mine did a programme called the Lightening Process – both having had CFS for many years. Both completely healed. So I waited a year to make sure they were still CFS free. They are so I did the process here in New Zealand and am completely CFS free. On the course was also several people with fibromyalgia who benefited also. One of my friends who did the programme lives in the U.S. so it is available there. It was developed in the United Kingdom. But if you google Lightening process you will be able to get more information about it. It is based on the reprogramming of neural pathways, and founded in solid scientific investigation and practice. 12 years of CFS has left my body overweight and unfit with some medical issues left unaddressed. So, now that I am able to exercise, garden and generally do stuff I couldnt before I’ve joined this club to support my new life!! yay!! |
 santeelady 10 years ago | Hi Camerissan,
I’d like to welcome you and confirm the ladies are correct about activities that might be helpful, moderate exercise and foods to avoid. I’ve suffered from the same issues – fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, and stiff joints. When I laid down at night I’d feel the toxins swelling up in my body. I knew that after that I would “crash”. That’s what I call it when the chronic fatigue syndrome kicks in and all I can do is sleep. Take care and be patient. Don’t take for granted the days that you feel really good – don’t push yourself. |
 LyndaRussell 10 years ago | Hi Camerissan,
Quite a while ago I had chronic fatigue syndrome for about 2 years. This is a horrible thing to go through and I found a few things very helpful. Swimming is a great way to get a bit of exercise (without the gravity, I remember it felt like it was 10 x stronger to me then!) And also learning to do some gentle yoga stretches helps with the blues you get from feeling so tired all the time. Please go very easy on yourself as the kinder you are to yourself the sooner you will recover. Take care my dear. Best of health to you. |
 Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, Camerissan, and welcome! (and thanks, Deborah!!) You definitely do NOT need to do any huge cardio workouts. The best thing for fibromyalgia may be aquatic exercises, and even just twice a day may be fine. It is actually better for your weight loss and maintenance efforts to rest between workouts, even take a day off. Stay well-hydrated, don’t skip out on any fruits or vegetables in your menu; try to add as many herbs and spices to your cooking to fight inflammation. |
 Deborahjjhayes 10 years ago | I have fibromyalgia , which has the same fatigue issues. The only thing I’m able to do is to ride my recumbent bike for about 5-10 minutes a day.. or just walk around my kitchen island for about 10-15 minutes… Just do as much as you can is better than doing nothing… some days I can go for 20 minutes. good luck! DjH from SBS |
 camerissan 10 years ago | Hi guys new here and really would like some advice,
I have chronic Fatigue Syndrome but… i need to lose weight, i have a hard time doing any form of exercise so huge cardio workouts are not good because i will just end up being exhausted for 3 days afterwards. The weight i need to lose because excess weight as most of us know is not good to the body and its even worse for people who have a form of chronic illness, does anyone have any ideas to help me out, please as much as i know that the menus will help it also says that exercise is needed. |
