I want to share a bit of my story. 16 years ago I was having so many health problems. I was unable to even put shoes on. I was barely able to walk and to sit down was so hard, getting up was almost impossible. After being told by one Dr. that it was because it was humid out, one telling me I had the flu, and one saying they were just not sure but something must be wrong. They finally started testing me. I had Lyme's disease it took 16 weeks for them to diagnose it and now not only do I fight the side effects that never go away from Lyme's but, I developed Rheumatoid Arthritis. As it has progressed over the last 16 years I have started developing Fibromyalgia. After a crazy amount of med changes, going on prednisone that made me gain 75 lbs in 3 months. I had been put on methotrexate. I loved this one! FINALLY no pain or at least in was manageable. Months of this relief I finally thought I might get back my normal life. Then I go for my 3 week blood draw. I get a call 2 hours later saying I need to immediately stop taking them and go see my Rheumatologist. My wonder drug/ life saver had done so much damage to my liver he compared it to that of someone drinking hard liquor all day for 20 years. I was devastated. I started to feel defeated and wanted to give up. For the next year it was a constant medication change. Then when I finally realized my RA Doctor was not even paying attention to me I switched. This one gave me a stern talking to about the meds and talking care of myself. I had been put on Humaria shots along with my other meds by the initial RA doctor.  After 3 months I finally had enough my leg would swell up every time and everything that swelled up then turn into a bruise. I took my shot the day before going to my next RA appointment. She took me off those shots right away and had me start Enbrel I really like the help it gives me but I had finally had enough. I feel horrible I am too heavy and I wanted to give up.  Then one day I just realized that I am letting this thing beat me!!!  I started working out eating healthier and cleaner. I opt to try more natural products and foods. This is what made me start wanting to create a blog. There are so many people out there that don't know where to start or how. My intention with this blog is to help those hoping to go the healthier route. I am a certified nutritionist for fitness and I have gone through being a fitness trainer.  If you have questions feel free to send me a message or post. If you want personal help I will go through this with you too. View all posts by rafitnesswarriors