Fibro Wellbeing Warrior

19/08/2024

Amazing! 😍😍

Having a dream or a goal is just that if you are not willing to put in the work to achieve it 🔥

One of the biggest things Nikki struggled with was nutrition, under eating, not eating the right foods and lack of knowledge around macros and calories.

Now every time she picks up a snack her first instinct is to look at the label 🏷 and assess whether those macros will help her achieve her goals long term 💯

You don't need to completely give up your little indulgences, you do however need to work those into your lifestyle so you are better equipped to be mindful and demure ( see what I did there 😉)

If you desire change and want to see results you need to hit SEND MESSAGE 👏

07/08/2021

Our Fibromylagia Journal is also available 👇



https://www.etsy.com/au/FibroWellbeing/listing/877606282/fibro-wellbeing-journal-template-pdf?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1628297178225

16 pg PFD template: Incl Front cover, Living with chronic illness template, learn to be kind to your mind template, self-care bingo template, 2 x day templates (print these as many times as you like, 6 months worth, 12 months worth etc), End of week reflections that can be printed and added to the

07/08/2021

Do you find journaling and noting down your signs and symptoms help you and treating your physicians work smarter and not harder to manage your symptoms?

We have a chronic illness Planner/Pain Tracker available over on our Etsy page 👇

https://www.etsy.com/au/FibroWellbeing/listing/891570994/chronic-illness-planners-and-pain?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1628297110399

Are you looking for a Chronic illness planner and pain tracker? Look no further! A PDF downloadable, printable or electronic editable template that plans, tracks and keeps all your records in one place! - To do list - Pain Scale - Medications - symptom tracker - Trigger tracker Plus more! Print

04/07/2021

One of the hardest things I've had to learn as a trainer and also a Fibromyalgia sufferer is to listen to my body 👇

It's been a hot minute since I've had a flare up, and, those that I have had over the past 2 years have been nothing compared to the one I'm in now 💥

For my body to heal, feel loose and de-stress I actually need to move 🤔

This sounds counterintuitive to many that think and feel pain as a mechanism to slow down and rest up, when over on this side of the fence my body craves the release and the blood pumping through the veins to relieve the muscle tension and the contractions my body is constantly under.

Once you listen, and I mean really listen to your body you will know what it needs and how much, it becomes familiar and intuitive.

Listen to your body, ALWAYS 💪

02/07/2021

It's been a while since I have added to my blog or posted on my page because things have been relatively great all things considered.

I have jumped on today to remind those that all though as we know Fibromyalgia is an invisible and chronic disease it doesn't discriminate on gender, health or status.

We have been in covid lockdown the past couple of days and 6 months ago I rekindled my love and passion for exercise and helping women so I opened up Body Positive Fitness and the rest is history 💁‍♀️

Fast forward to covid lockdown and I have been running online/zoom training sessions for group training and my body is killing me, from head to toe!

In the last 6 months I have been demonstrating exercises and techniques but not to the extent of running and performing 80% of the workout like I have over zoom, so, I am rugged up in bed with a heat pack feeling sorry for myself 😬

Don't worry, it won't last long it never does but it reminds me that it's still there and that it's just apart of my journey 🌌

08/06/2021

Check out my podcast interview with Wellness Empowerment Movement 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oIAEAVcMxwiZvIj9fF61P?si=4X785ovfRjSiuMajJF05Bw&utm_source=copy-link

03/05/2021

It's that time of year again when the cold hurts, the body tires and the mind fogs over, and if you are unsure why or how the cold affects FIbromyalgia sufferers you can read about it over here on verywellhealth 👇

https://www.verywellhealth.com/cold-weather-pain-fibromyalgia-3972975

Does cold worsen your pain from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome? Have you wondered if a warmer climate would help?

14/04/2021

What is Relaxation Training???.....

Now more than ever we are forced with uncertainty and changes to which are out of our control...

BUT...

We also have the ability to recognise how our body reacts to stress and limit how our body reacts negatively to these stressors...

Relaxation Training is one tool that should be part of your arsenal in pain management, chronic illness or stress/anxiety tool box... It is the art of practicing mental and physical state of tranquility through meditation or Breath work.

Relaxation Training decreases blood pressure, irritability, helps to alleviate sleep difficulties and and achieve a brighter more optimistic outlook on life.

All you need is a quiet room away from distractions and temptations to begin.

1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes ( this allows for a deeper concentration)
2. first, focus your attention on the outside world, In your mind, begin sentences that start with " I am aware of " I.e I am aware of the sounds of cars outside on the road, the breeze blowing through the trees, the cream carpets, the smell of hot fresh coffee in the kitchen.

3. After becoming aware of your surroundings, shift your focus to your own body and the physical sensations, your internal awareness. I.e. I.am aware of feeling warm, I am aware of the tension in my back, a tickle in my nose or my feet falling asleep.

4. Now, shuffle back and forth between your external and internal awareness. I.e I am aware of the plane flying across the sky, i am aware of the seat pushing into my back, a frownline on my forehead. Take a moment to continue alternatining between your internal and external awareness for 2-3 minutes.

5. In your own time bring your awareness back to the room and to your session, slowly open your eyes and take a couple of deep breathes in and out.

Repeat when you are feeling anxious or stressed to bring your feelings into perspective.

28/03/2021

https://www.wellnessempowermentmovement.com/naomi

Based in Brisbane, Australia, Naomi's life changed after a car accident flung her into a life of chronic pain (fibromyalgia), PTSD and insomnia. She courageously shares her story.

08/03/2021

Happy International Women’s Day. There is no limit to what we can achieve when we empower and support each other, find our voice and create our platform.

15/02/2021

I want you to know right here and right now that taking care of yourself is not selfish and even though it is taking time away from others it is more important than you know...

A few months ago I was going through a rather painful and sudden flare-up, you know the ones that catch you off guard?! Well yes, one of those but this was different from any other I had bared witness to.

My heart started racing, I felt frantic and then I burst into tears and found myself swearing and yelling out of frustration. I had no idea what was going on or why and then it dawned on me. I was an emotional wreck waiting to happen and I just didn't realize it at the time just how much pressure I was putting on myself to be the perfect parent, wife, and still trying to hold onto what I had left behind.

I hadn't paid any attention to my own needs and listened to my body, and that my friends are not ok, if I had put myself first and realized that I needed to take time to fill up my own cup before others I may not have had a meltdown in my lounge room, thank god no one else was home!

I sat myself down, worked through my emotions, and told myself that this is exactly what needed to happen so I could learn to be kinder to myself and not feel guilty about taking my time and energy away from my family.

My family would be ok without me for an hour,, my husband will still be alive if he didn't sit next to me for half an hour whilst we watched Netflix, well, only just but I realized the world would not stop if I took time to look after my mind, body, and soul before others.

That one lesson changed my whole entire thought process on self-care and its importance to one's mental and physical health, now self-care is apart of my everyday routine and I encourage you to give back to yourself more, I promise you won't regret it!

18/01/2021

How to live a purposeful life...

Living life as a chronic illness warrior is no mean feat so you should celebrate who you are and what you can do for our community.

Coming into the spotlight out of the darkness enabled me to become a more whole and purpose-driven woman in her mid 30's ready to embrace all that a purposeful life can give freely.

Here are my top 10 tips on how to live life with purpose and intent:

1- Create an excitable future that makes you want to wake up and take on the day!

Read the rest of my tips over on my website...

https://fibrowellbeing.wixsite.com/fibrowellbeing

I believe you must bring your whole self to the table if you want to thrive in today’s crazy world; your personality, your sense of humor, and most importantly, your heart.