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Lets be honest, all of us have been on some sort of diet and exercise program at one time or another only to have given up at some point.

Im not judging you. We have all had this issue from time to time. The problem wasnt that you didnt try hard enough or that you didnt follow the plan to the letter. The most likely reasons that the program wasnt successful were, first, that any changes you made were temporary and, second, that you lacked the correct social support.

Temporary changes yield temporary results. Sounds like a simple idea, yet the actions of anyone who describes their weight loss program with an end date says something very different.

You are going to lose 10 pound in 10 days by eating nothing but cabbage soup or cutting out carbs for a month. Sound familiar? Assuming the changes you made are working, what happens when those changes stop. You go back to eating real food or realize that you cannot live on bacon alone (I still might try the bacon thing). At best, the progress you made goes away and you end up right back where you started.

At worst, you gain even more weight and are even further from your original goal, which forces you to bury your face in a hot fudge sundae in search of solace. Everyone knows this cycle yet that never stops us from repeating it.

If you want permanent results, you need to make permanent changes which will eventually become part of your lifestyle.

Social support is tricky. I have worked with hundreds of people over the course of my long career and I can say, without a doubt, that those people that lack support rarely succeed. It doesnt matter who you are or how much discipline you possess, eventually you will have a moment of weakness.

You might get stressed and eat an entire cheesecake. Your progress might be slow and you get frustrated. You might simply get busy. All of these things have the potential to derail your plan to get healthy and fit.

This is why you need someone to help motivate you and keep you on track. It might be a spouse, a partner, a friend or even a supportive child. Whatever the situation, you cannot succeed alone indefinitely. It is no coincidence that people in the most recognized recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous have sponsors.

The sponsors job is to share the journey toward sobriety. Likewise, individuals need someone to share their journey toward fitness. They need someone to tell them they are doing a good job, or to keep going when they get frustrated. This person doesnt have to be an expert or super fit themselves. Just someone who is a positive influence and a good listener.

As you move forward with your plan to become fit and create the best version of yourself, maximize your odds of success.

Make small, but permanent changes. Drink more water, eat less junk food, begin a moderate exercise program. Build on these successes a little at a time and make whatever positive changes you make into a lifestyle.

You also will need to find someone to help keep your program on track. This might be a group of friends that decide to join a fitness challenge or a partner that wants to make sure you are around to share their life for a long time.

The only requirement of this person is to be positive. With a little help and small permanent changes you will undoubtedly reach your goals.

Bellomo has a masters degree in exercise science and health promotion, is a certified strength and condition specialist and performance enhancement specialist with 24 years in the fitness and wellness field.

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The 2017 Parks After Dark (PAD) program kicks off the season on June 15 at 23 county parks, with numerous free programs and events for the entire family to enjoy during balmy summer evenings.

PAD encourages healthy living, promotes social connectedness and provides safe havens during extended evening hours of park operation and programming in underserved communities. Parks will be kept open to provide local youth and families with a variety of free recreational opportunities, health outreach and social services.

PAD takes place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will last until Aug. 5 at the following county parks:

Amigo, Athens, Mary M. Bethune, East Rancho Dominguez, Helen Keller, Jesse Owens Community Regional, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ted Watkins Memorial, El Cariso, Adventure, Amelia Mayberry, Stephen Sorensen, Val Verde Community Regional, Loma Alta, Pamela, Bassett, Belvedere Community Regional, Allen J. Martin, Eugene A. Obregon, San Angelo, Ruben Salazar, Stephen Sorensen and City Terrace parks.

The 23 county parks will host free activities that include organized sports, exercise classes, teen activities, movies, swimming, concerts and movies, arts and crafts and jumpers for kids, cooking classes, and resource fairs that offer social, health, economic and legal services. Some parks will also host Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) information mobile museums and booths.

Since its inception in 2010, PAD has helped transform County parks into safe havens for community members to participate in quality programming and gain access to valuable resources. A 2016 evaluation conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), showed that PAD:

Achieves high participation rates and increases access to quality services and programming (more than 175,000 people participated in PAD in 2016).

Achieves high satisfaction rates (over 94 percent of attendees indicated they would participate in PAD again and recommend it to a friend).

Increases collaboration among different stakeholders (95 percent of agencies that participated in the 2016 resource fairs agreed PAD makes it easier to reach target populations).

Decreases community violence and increases perception of safety (an estimated 81 serious and violent crimes were avoided from 2010 to 2016).

Increases physical activity and reduces the risk of chronic disease (83 percent of participants engaged in physical activity during PAD, including those who previously led sedentary lifestyles).

Increases social cohesion and community well-being (95 percent indicated PAD improved relationships with neighbors, and 97 percent indicated PAD improved quality time with family).

Achieves cost-savings for the County (more than $6 million in estimated chronic disease and criminal justice costs were avoided).

Parks After Dark is a proven program that has improved the quality-of-life in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, said John Wicker, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Through its incredible array of free activities for youth and families alike, PAD has transformed many communities for the better. It is a unique program that is making a difference across the county!

From a public health perspective, being physically active has profound health benefits, particularly in preventing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even some forms of cancer, said Barbara Ferrer, director of the Department of Public Health. Parks After Dark creates safe havens that make it easier for people to be active at local parks and take advantage of free health and social services.

PAD is led by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the County Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, Department of Public Health, Sheriffs Department, Probation Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and several other government agencies and community organizations.

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I know regular exercise is an important part of my present and future well-being. Many studies have shown the correlation between exercise and health.

But a new St. Tammany Parish Library program has set out to demonstrate the importance of neurobics, the science of exercising our brains. Studies show its important to takes steps to ensure a healthy mind as well as a healthy body.

Samantha Brown, a research librarian at the Madisonville Branch, and Noelle Williams, a research librarian at the Slidell Branch, are offering a course titled "Building a Better Brain: Library Resources for Neurobics."

Adults are invited to learn about keeping their brains fit and to try some fun exercises that will stimulate brain growth.

Each program is dedicated to different exercises for the brain, Brown said. Theyve incorporated games and hands-on activities into each class.

The program is for adults but not just for the elderly. Although a person with Alzheimers disease or dementia can benefit from brain training, Brown said, brain health is important throughout your life. You can do these exercises and improve your brain at any age.

Building a Better Brain began with a workshop on memory and will continue with three more sessions. The next class, on logic, will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the South Slidell Branch, 3901 Pontchartrain Drive, and at the Madisonville Branch, 1123 Main St.

The class will engage participants in interactive logic puzzles and optical illusions. With an optical illusion, Brown said, the brain has to adapt to new and different situations.

When information is missing, such as in a word scramble, the brain is confused, but then it adapts to make sense of the image or letters. Having to adapt makes the brain physically more flexible, she said.

As you learn, the brain makes new connections, new synapses," Brown said. "If the brain is not exercised, it can actually shrink. By exercising it, the brain is learning to grow.

When planning the final class on creativity, Brown said she was surprised to learn what the brain does when a person is involved in the creative process.

It doesnt just activate one part of the brain; it lights up everywhere, she said.

And you dont have to be sculpting in marble or playing a violin solo with an orchestra. You can be coloring, she said.

The creativity class will include exercises called Zentangles, a new type of doodling that follows patterns. Not only do the exercises help activate the brain, she said. They also provide stress relief.

People can attend any or all of the classes, and each class is self-contained. Registration is important so the librarians can have sufficient materials available.

Part three, motor skills, will be held July 1 at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., and at the Madisonville Branch; and part four, creativity, will be held July 15 at the Slidell and Madisonville branches. All classes are Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Brown said she believes the library systems basic premise of encouraging lifelong learning is in itself brain training. She said the course was developed show the resources available through the public library system.

More than a hundred books and online resources are available that involve brain training, she said.

Participants also will learn how to access online databases and do keyword searches using their library cards. The librarians will demonstrate programs such as Data Road Warrior, where patrons can learn about the diversity of cultures and the whole entire world, she said. There is also Pronunciator, a program that trains people in more than 80 languages.

It all about connections, Brown said.

To register for one or more classes, visit http://www.bit.ly/stplregister or call the Madisonville Branch at (985) 845-4819 or Slidell Branch at (985) 646-6470.

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Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is investing $30 million in the future of senior living.

Ben Unkle, president and CEO of the nonprofit retirement community built in 1982 at 3100 Shore Drive, wants to make sure its meeting rising standards in the industry.

Unkle said seniors dont want a facility, they want a campus.

Everything is getting bigger and better, he said. We want to not just survive, but thrive and people dont just want to survive, but thrive.

With that thriving comes engagement, explained Unkle, which is the secret to aging well. The key is to make engagement opportunities available to residents.

It goes much deeper than new paint, wallpaper and looking shiny, Unkle said. We want to be innovative and cutting edge to make space to contribute to the mission.

Westminster-Canterbury broke ground for a new wellness studio June 1, which is just one facet of the revitalization. The 1,800-square-foot center will offer more capacity for residents to pursue their fitness goals.

More than 450 residents take 71 exercise classes each week and the number is expected to increase as the space increases, along with the number and variety of classes.

Sandra Hanna, who moved to Westminster-Canterbury with her husband Dick in 2016, said she exercises every day to stay healthy.

Fitness has been important to me throughout my life, Sandra Hanna said. This investment by Westminster-Canterbury will create more capacity for exercise programs on-site and it reflects the emphasis here on a healthy, active lifestyle.

The revitalization will also include expanded dining venues, a clubhouse-style lounge with computers, coffee and library, and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center.

Three-year resident Connie Rutledge said she is looking forward to the new dining options.

Getting together over a great meal with friends and family is among the many things I enjoy here and this will provide new choices and experiences. she said.

The rehabilitation center will include 23 private inpatient rooms, a 3,000-square-foot gym, a 500-square-foot occupational and speech therapy gym and an outside rehab garden.

The Hoy Nursing Center is being remodeled into the Lighthouse Engagement Model for residents in need of health care.

Weve been renovating the nursing center while its in operation, Unkle said, noting they are finished with the second floor and will begin work on the first and third floors next. Its been quite a feat.

All of the work is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2018.

Unkle said people need to ask themselves what they would like when they retire.

Some people want to stay in their house through retirement, but research shows that over time it becomes isolating, Unkle said. Its best to be in a community.

Westminster-Canterbury has been a true leader in retirement living and the revitalization project demonstrates it, said Dick Binford who moved there with his wife, Betty, in 2014. The community is evolving to fulfill what todays retirees are looking for and what we will want in the future, and I applaud this commitment.

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Georgia ranks 41st among states on older people's health, down two spots from last year's ranking, a new report says.

The state improved on several measures despite the lower ranking, according to the fifth annual America's Health Rankings Senior Report, produced by United Health Foundation.

Georgia had a 12 percent decrease in senior poverty in the past two years, a 16 percent increase in health screenings over that time and a similar rise in seniors with "high health status." It also has a low prevalence of excessive drinking and a high percentage of hospice use.

But the state also has a high hip fracture hospital rate, a low percentage of quality nursing home beds and a high smoking rate.

As in other health rankings, Southern states were aggregated at the bottom of the rankings. Mississippi ranked 50th, trailing Kentucky (49), Oklahoma (48), Louisiana (47), Arkansas (46) and West Virginia (45). Tennessee was 44th, Alabama 43rd and Missouri 42nd.

Minnesota was ranked first, followed by Utah, Hawaii, Colorado and New Hampshire.

Georgia has more than 1 million people 65 and older - a number that is expected to increase over the next two decades, like senior populations in other states.

Nationally, the report found significant improvements in care quality and outcomes for seniors since 2013, including:

A 25 percent reduction in preventable hospitalizations among Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older;

A 30 percent decrease in hospital deaths among Medicare decedents age 65 and older (likely associated with increased hospice use);

A 7 percent decrease in hospital readmissions among Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, and;

A 9 percent reduction in visits to the ICU in the last six months of life among Medicare decedents age 65 and older.

But obesity prevalence rose to 27.6 percent of adults 65 years and older in 2017, representing a five-year high. Georgia's obesity rate among seniors was 29.7 percent.

Food insecurity - which refers to a lack of dependable access to nutritious foods - rose to 15.8 percent of U.S. adults age 60 years and older, with Georgia's at 17.8 percent.

The report "is a call to action for stakeholders," said Dr. Linda Britton, medical director of UnitedHealthcare of Georgia.

"We have a dramatically growing population of seniors" with increasing rates of obesity and diabetes, she added. Those two health conditions, she said, are "going to be a huge problem."

"We clearly need to improve access to healthy food and increase the ability of seniors to exercise safely," Britton said.

Among positive trends she cited were the decline in unnecessary hospitalizations and in readmissions of recently discharged patients.

Georgia specifically should work on increasing the number of quality nursing home beds, Britton said.

The national data also show that 62 percent of retired seniors age 65 and over, and nearly three out of four non-retired adults age 50 to 64, have less in total retirement savings than what experts recommend saving for health care costs alone.

Glenn Ostir, director of the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, said Thursday that programs spearheaded by state and local agencies could be advanced to create a sustainable "Healthy Aging Initiative."

"This initiative could build on and advance the notable successes of the past two years, such as lowering the overall poverty rate in the state and increasing the number of health care screenings," Ostir said. "For example, opportunities exist in providing community support to older adults living in poverty, promoting low-impact exercise programs to reduce the risk of bone fractures, especially hip fractures, and providing high-quality affordable nursing home care for elders.

Shifting state demographics toward an older, more ethnically diverse population will increase age-related health risks, he said.

"Early identification of areas of need and the rapid implementation of programs designed to address these needs will increase the quality of life and independence of older Georgians in the coming decades," Ostir said.

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Parkinsons Wellness Programs: Exercise and movement classes and a support group for people with Parkinsons and their care partners are available at the Leventhal-Sidman Center in Newton. The JCC Greater Boston and the Movement Disorder Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are partnering to provide these programs to the community. The offerings are part of the Edmond J. Safra National Parkinsons Wellness Initiative, launched to improve the lives of people suffering from Parkinsons, a chronic and progressive movement disorder. The classes are Cycle, from 11-11:45 Mondays; NIA - Neuromuscular Integrated Action, from 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays; Seated Strength, from 3-4 p.m. Thursdays; and Total Body Conditioning, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Classes begin during week of May 22. Cost to register: $80-100, depending on length of the class. A nine-week support group for those caring for someone with Parkinsons will meet from 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning May 23. Support group participants must be the caregiver for someone participating in one of the JCCs Parkinsons exercise classes. Cost: $45. Registration required. For information or to register: 617-667-1276.

JCC sports camps: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 through Aug. 18. Children ages 3-15 can make friends and improve their skills in a variety of sports at JCC Greater Boston this summer. Professional athletic coaches will encourage development of individual skills, sportsmanship and working together as a team. Sports offered include tennis, swimming, soccer and multi-sports. The camps are offered each week at the Leventhal-Sidman Center. Half day options available from 9 a.m. to noon and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Costs vary per class. Early drop-off and extended day options also available. Open to the entire community. To register: http://bostonjcc.org/specialtycampsl; 617-558-6486; specialtycamps@jccgb.org.

JCC Showstoppers Theater Camp: June 19-23. Campers ages 5-11 can learn to sing, dance and act under the guidance of theater professionals at JCC Greater Boston this summer. JCC Showstoppers one-week theater camp culminates with a musical revue featuring scenes and songs from Disney and Broadway hits to be performed on stage for family and friends. Each day includes instruction in voice, acting and choreography and recreational swim in the JCCs outdoor pool. Early drop-off and extended day options available. To register: http://bostonjcc.org/specialtycamps; 617-558-6486; specialtycamps@jccgb.org.

JCC Super Soccer Stars Kick It Camp: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23, Aug. 21-25 and Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, Leventhal-Sidman Center. Children ages 3-4 will learn soccer skills and build self-confidence during a week-long camp at JCC Greater Boston this summer. Super Soccer Stars coaches will guide campers through group activities that promote cooperation and good sportsmanship while setting the stage for future soccer development. Cost: $225 per week. Open to the entire community. To register: http://bostonjcc.org/sportscamps; 617-558-6456; sports@jccgb.org.

JCC Kids Choice Camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19-23, Aug. 21-25 and Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Leventhal-Sidman Center. Kids ages 5-8 can choose sports, the arts or social play. Fill in early summer or late summer weeks with this week-long camp that provides a well-rounded day of fun for all children. Recreational swim offered every day. Cost: $550 per week. Early drop-off and extended day options available. Open to the entire community. To register: bostonjcc.org/sportscamps; 617-558-6456; sports@jccgb.org.

JCC Tennis Camp: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 through Sept. 1. A week-long series of tennis camps for children ages 8-14 will be offered throughout the summer at JCC Greater Boston. For those new to the game or whose tennis skills are already developing. The camps recreation-focused environment and progressive training techniques can help improve and develop skills at every level. Daily schedule includes instruction, drills, free swim, games and match play. Led by USPTA certified tennis pro Doug Maynard, the camp is offered weekly and held at the Leventhal-Sidman Center. Cost: $550 per week. Early drop-off and extended day options available. Open to the entire community. To register: http://bostonjcc.org/sportscamps; 617-558-6456; sports@jccgb.org.

JCC Swim/Tennis Camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 through Aug. 25. Children ages 5-7 will learn the fundamentals of two sports at a week-long swim and tennis camp at JCC Greater Boston. Campers participate in three hours of age-appropriate tennis games and instruction each day and receive certified swim lessons. Cost: $550 per week. Early drop-off and extended day options available. Open to the entire community. To register: bostonjcc.org/sportscamps; 617-558-6456; sports@jccgb.org.

JCC Sports Mania Camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 through Aug. 18. Baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, tennis and capture the flag are some of the sports that children ages 5-8 will play during a week of multi-sport activities at JCC Greater Boston. Additional activities include daily free swim, fun camp games and swim lessons. Cost: $550 per week. Early drop-off and extended day options available. To register: http://bostonjcc.org/sportscamps; 617-558-6456; sports@jccgb.org.

JCC All-Star Swim Camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14-18. Children ages 7-15 will have all aspects of every stroke broken down into simple stages during a week-long swimming clinic. The camp will be led by JCC Karishim Swim Team head coach Adrian Eagles and will include instruction on turns and starts. Must be at least a Level V swimmer of the Red Cross swimming program or the Gliders level of the Lenny Krazelburg Swim Academy. Cost: $550. Half-day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., early drop-off and extended day options available. Open to the entire community. To register: http://bostonjcc.org/sportscamps; 617-558-6456; sports@jccgb.org.

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By Donna Gregory Burch.

Exercise is a sore subject (literally!) in the fibromyalgia community. Thats why Ive avoided writing about it for so long. I know a lot of fibro warriors will agree with me when I say Im sick of hearing doctors and researchers tell me that Ill feel better if I just exercise. But I also know, based on the current research, theyre probably right.

Donna Gregory Burch

The problem is when were struggling to get the basics done each day, like showering and prepping meals, the idea of taking a power walk around the neighborhood is just ludicrous. Even 10 minutes of yoga is enough to send most of us into a days-long flare.

As someone who used to do 5Ks, I really WANT to exercise, but when Ive attempted it in the past, it just made my pain and fatigue so much worse. (Theres actually a name for this:post-exertional malaise, and its a real thing, despite the fact that most doctors have never heard of it.) I learned very quickly that standard exercise programs just dont work for me. Theyre too strenuous and stressful for my body.

Over the years, Ive wished there was an exercise program designed just for people with fibromyalgia and similar conditions, and now Ive found one! Andrea Wool developedAutoimmune Strongafter becoming ill with fibromyalgia, Hashimotos thyroiditis and celiac following the birth of her second son. Like many of us, she couldnt find solutions for her health issues within the paradigm of conventional medicine and decided to see if lifestyle changes might improve her symptoms, but that only led to yet another challenge: Most exercise programs are designed for (at least semi-) healthy people and dont address the physical limitations of living with a debilitating chronic illness. Normal exercise would cause her to crash.

Eventually, Andrea decided to devise her own exercise program to heal her body and is now sharing it with others. Ive watched the first few videos of Autoimmune Strong, and I immediately knew I wanted to share it with my readers. Andreas approach is so slow and gentle that I think her program may help those of us who want to begin an exercise routine, but dont have the stamina for traditional workouts.

So today, Im sharing a Q & A with Andrea where we discuss her health struggles, how those inspired the creation of Autoimmune Strong and how her program answers the need for gentle movement within the fibromyalgia community. I hope you enjoy our interview.

Youve had a number of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, Hashimotos thyroiditis and celiac disease. Can you share your story of chronic illness?

Almost 6 years ago, I was very sick. I had just given birth to my second son, and I just knew something was really wrong with my body. I was exhausted with mind-numbing fatigue. I was rapidly gaining weight, and I had constant, fiery and intense pain all over my body at all times.

Andrea Wool

I was on maternity leave with a newborn and a 3 year old at home, and I was completely unable to care for my babies, my household or myself. I needed constant support from my mom and my husband just to make it through each day. Simple everyday things like playing on the floor with my son, or carrying my infant up the stairs, or going to the grocery store would be impossible, debilitating. I spent the days in tears, in incredible pain all over. The exhaustion was intense and overwhelming.

I saw many medical doctors, most of whom told me that I was fine. But obviously, I was NOT fine. I was so sick I had to quit my job. I was desperate for anything that could help me get better. I started to look at the things I could control what I ate and how I moved my body. Over time, I pieced together a food-based healing protocol I thought could work. I started by eliminating gluten, then sugar, dairy, alcohol, and caffeine. I started eliminating processed foods and buying only organic produce and meat.

Having been an athlete all my life, I knew movement needed to be a part of the healing as well. I hired a personal trainer and started to move again, but it was really tough. I was too weak to do any of the things I used to do, and the workouts we were doing were causing intense flare-ups in my body. I would feel great for a week, and then crushed for two weeks with exhaustion and fatigue. After a few months of this self-designed protocol, I was starting to feel better, and I realized that I was on the right path. But I was by no means back to normal, and I needed to know how to get there. I wanted to know what I was missing. So I made a big decision I decided to go back to school. I became a nutritional therapy practitioner and a certified personal trainer so I could learn more and go deeper into my own healing.

Two years into this process, I finally was diagnosed with Hashimotos [thyroiditis], celiac and fibromyalgia, and my doctors continue to be amazed at my personal healing journey using only food and movement. I now hope to inspire others, that they too can create their own healing journey and that they dont have to suffer in pain forever.

How are you feeling these days?

Actually, I am feeling great these days. I cant even believe, looking back at this story, that I am the same person. It has been a slow recovery, and its not finished yet. But 6 years later, I am now capable of doing things I didnt think was possible. I have been able to return to the active lifestyle I used to enjoy. I run, I do yoga and I have recently started to learn how to powerlift. I can deadlift 185 pounds! Not only am I healthy enough to hold down a job, but I am capable of running my own business.

But most importantly for me, I can keep up with my boys. They love to run around, and I am totally capable of running around with them. I go rock climbing with them, I can carry them on my shoulders, I play tag, I can tackle them and rough-house, and my body can manage it. They have no memory of a sick mom. They only know me as I am today. And for that, I am eternally grateful.

I think all of us with fibromyalgia have been told that we should exercise to reduce our symptoms, but its so hard especially in the beginning because exercise tends to cause even more pain and fatigue. How did you get started and stay motivated to continue?

Yes, I have found that with fibromyalgia, as well as other chronic pain issues, exercise is a double-edged sword. Movement is essential, but too much movement can stimulate a flare of the worst kind. It took me a long time to figure out where the balance needed to be. As I shared above, I hired a personal trainer, but she did not understand my body at all. I have found that with most personal trainers and fitness professionals out there, they want you to push your body so you can get stronger faster. No pain, no gain, right? Well, I tried that, and it did NOT work for me. Instead, it made me sicker. But as a former athlete, it was hard to wrap my brain around the concept that I needed to SLOW DOWN. Pacing is the most important part of a fitness regime for people with fibromyalgia. Slow, steady and consistent over time is what I believe works the best.

I stay motivated because now that I exercise in the right way for my body, it actually does make me feel better! I find that when I feel a flare coming on, exercise can help rather than harm. For me, exercise is now my medicine. Its not something I do to get skinny or work off my last meal. Its something I do to further my own healing process.

Why is it important for those of us with fibromyalgia and similar conditions to stay physically active?

If done properly, exercise can help us manage our symptoms and flare-ups. Chronic pain conditions are exacerbated by inflammation, and, if done properly, exercise can help to reduce inflammation. Additionally, the right exercises can teach our bodies to adapt to a pain response, which can help us get through the pain and exhaustion of our daily activities. Our bodies need to learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

What is Autoimmune Strong and what led you to develop it?

Autoimmune Strong is an online fitness program designed specifically for people struggling with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders and Lyme disease.

I developed it because I was so frustrated that nobody in the fitness community knew how to handle my body. I spent a ton of time trying to find someone who could help me exercise without a flare-up, and I couldnt find anyone who even knew what I was talking about. I created this program for myself, and it felt good. So I started using it with my one-on-one personal training clients, and they felt good, too.

Based on these great results, I was inspired to create a program that was accessible to everyone, easy to do at home, that helped people with chronic pain conditions like myself start getting stronger and feeling better. Autoimmune Strong was born!

For those who are interested in starting an exercise program, how is Autoimmune Strong different than other programs on the market and what can participants expect?

Autoimmune Strong is the only strength-training fitness program specifically designed for people struggling with chronic pain. The thing that sets Autoimmune Strong apart most is the program design. First, Autoimmune Strong is designed to target specific postural muscles without doing big movements. These movements are effective in building strength, but they dont trigger stress and inflammation on the body.

Second, the pacing of the program sets it apart. Most exercise programs push you to your max. Autoimmune Strong starts off very slow, so that your body can adapt properly to the movements, so you can progress through the movements without a flare. And finally, Autoimmune Strong has a community component, where members can chat with each other in a private Facebook group so we can share our goals, our successes and our struggles. Chronic pain is an invisible disease, and its hard for the people around us to understand what we live with. The more we can support each other, the better we will be!

Where can people learn more about Autoimmune Strong?

Go toAutoimmune Strongfor more info! There is a 7-day free trial so you can check the program out in its entirety for 7 days and see if its right for you. And you can always email me at andrea@getautoimmunestrong.com. I would love to hear your stories of struggle and healing so please share with me. (And of course, you canfind me on Facebook,too!)

Donna Gregory Burch was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2014 after several years of unexplained pain, fatigue and other symptoms. She was later diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease. Donna covers news, treatments, research and practical tips for living better with fibromyalgia and Lyme on her blog, FedUpwithFatigue.com. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter. Donna is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared online and in newspapers and magazines throughout Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania. She lives in Delaware with her husband and their many fur babies.

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If you're looking for a way to spice up your exercise routine this summer, there are lots of new options to help you get fit. From competitive spinning to high-energy dance classes to workouts that focus on strength and flexibility, these exercise regimens make a great compliment to or replacement for your regular workouts. Try one or try them all and get ready to take your fitness to the next level.

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Orangetheory Fitness is a franchise of gyms located across the country. Unlike traditional gyms where you workout independently from your fellow gym-goers, Orangetheory hosts classes in which you complete workouts at your own pace, but along with other exercisers.

Each instructor brings their own vibe to the classes, but every Orangetheory class is comprised of some combination of cardio on the treadmill and the rowing machine plus strength training. And what makes it truly unique is that every participant wears a heart rate monitor with results that are displayed on a screen for all to see. (You can see the screen to the side of the treadmills in the pic above.)

The theory behind Orangetheory is that you should get your heart rate into Zone 4, or the orange zone, for 12-20 minutes of your workout because that's where the magic happens when it comes to calorie burning. Any higher or lower and you're not really getting everything you can out of your workout or yourself.

If you're looking to get strong and sculpted, BootyBarre might be just the class for you. It uses a barre, similar to the ones that ballet dancers use, but don't worry, you don't need any dance experience to join. BootyBarre classes are low-impact, but you can expect to work up a good sweat thanks to the combination of strength and flexibility moves.

While instructors are certified to teach BootyBarre classes, they have a lot of flexibility to change up the moves, reps, and music, as long as they stick to the basic framework of the class. Expect to lift some light weights while focusing on intentional movements that work to improve flexibility and build strength.

If grassroots fitness is your thing, you need to find your way to a November Project class this summer. November Project has an awesome and simple backstory: Two guys from Boston wanted to stay fit over the winter so they made a promise to meet to work out every morning for the month of November.

There are now over 40 November Project branches throughout the world where organizers lead exercisers through a series of cardio and strength training moves which feel more like adult recess than set workouts. While there's no standard format to a November Project workout, two things are found at every session, whether it's held in Amsterdam or Austin, Texas: They are always outdoors regardless of the weather, and they're always free.

Remember how those TRX contraptions changed the name of the game in fitness a few years ago? That's the idea behind Fitwall. The moves are familiar think squats, planks, pull-ups and burpees but you perform them in unique ways using a machine that's part rungs on a ladder, part attached bungees, and part medieval torture device. The moves can be modified from beginner level to beast mode by moving your hands up or down on the rungs or stepping closer or further away from the wall. Fitwall gyms can be found in Arizona, California, Colorado and Michigan.

Gyrotonics is unique exercise that looks a lot like some combination of t'ai chi, ballet, swimming and Pilates. Most of the movements are performed on a Gyrotonic Expansion System (or GXS) which is a wooden machine with pulleys and rotational discs that allow you to use lots of flowy circular motions in the workouts.

Gyrokinesis workouts use similar principles but the movements are performed on the floor or on a stool and not with the GRX machine. Unlike a lot of exercises that keep the movements in one plane of motion, Gyrotonics and Gyrokinesis focus on three-dimensional range of motion moves that work to open up the joints, stimulate acupressure points and build strength.

Love to dance? UJam is the workout for you. These high-energy dance classes are less traditional gym workout and more late-night rave. UJam sessions lead you through the latest dance moves while you work up a good sweat. And don't worry, you don't have to be a good dancer to get started. With the theme of "United We Jam," UJam classes aim to be welcoming, uplifting, and most of all, fun.

If you're a fan of SoulCycle and other spinning classes but also have a competitive streak, you may be interested in trying a Flywheel class. The setup for Flywheel is very similar to your standard spin class the room is dark, the music is loud and proud, and the circuits take you through a range of hill work, sprints and pedaling with resistance that can be adjusted by a knob on your bike. The difference is, at most spin classes, your torque or the amount of energy created by your resistance level and cadence is only displayed on your bike. But at Flywheel classes, a screen above the instructor's head displays the torque for every bike. "Flyers" might compete during short 30-second sprints or 45-second hill climbs, and at the end of the class, bikes (and flyers) are ranked according to the torque generated.

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