CONSCIOUS NOT HEALTHY

As a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that being diagnosed with fibroids many years ago prompted me to take a long, hard look at my life and make some major changes.

After researching the condition, countless conversations with consultants, numerous scans, and serious consideration of surgical options, I decided to pursue a more holistic path — though I remain on the NHS waiting list for yet another opinion and possible surgery.

It may sound cliché, but incorporating daily exercise and mindful eating has genuinely improved my quality of life, even while the benign tumours continue to make their presence known in my abdomen.

I don’t diet. I don’t weigh myself (in fact, I don’t even own a set of scales), and I wouldn’t claim to be a model of perfect nutrition. Instead, I focus on making better choices — avoiding foods and drinks that trigger pain or inflammation and committing to daily movement. High levels of stress was also a contributing factor! My routine includes weight training, bodyweight workouts, stretching, and walking. Although I’ve gone down a dress size (which was never the goal), I feel stronger, fitter, and more at ease in my body.

My aim was simple: to improve mobility and to free myself from the excruciating pain. Thank God, I have achieved that.

There’s endless advice out there on how to live well, eat better, or choose the “right” exercise. But honestly, I think it all comes down to listening to your body. I started by paying close attention to how different foods affected my gut (and my mind). Combined with what I learned about fibroids, this awareness helped me identify and remove the things that weren’t serving me. Pairing these changes with regular exercise has made a world of difference. No gym membership, no personal trainer — those didn’t work for me — just a solid commitment to myself and a strong determination to live better than before.

It hasn't been easy (I still battle the occasional mobility challenge and issues with inflammation) however, I am motivated by a desire to maintain what I have achieved for myself. I’m no longer suffering from/with fibroids; I’m fighting them — and most days, I win!

I hope this article inspires you to make the necessary changes you have perhaps been avoiding, especially if you’re navigating something similar.

Written by Charley - @charleyjaiuk

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