Fibromyalgia: 4 Tips for Healthy Living

From fitness to food, learning to live in a healthy way despite your challenging illness can be difficult. Watch the video below featuring Jenni Prokopy, a woman living with the chronic, widespread pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia, and learn how four small lifestyle changes can make a big impact. A transcript of the video is also available.

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Read the transcript of the video, "Fibromyalgia: 4 Tips for Healthy Living," below:

Hi, and welcome to Fibromyalgia: 4 Tips for Healthy Living. My name is Jenni Prokopy and I'm just like you—a woman living with the chronic, widespread pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia. Learning to live in a healthy way despite your illness can be challenging, so today I'm going to share some of my favorite tips with you.

Tip 1: Increase Your Activity
My first tip: Increase your activity. While most doctors recommend exercise, you may not feel ready for that yet.  But if you feel up to it, you can start boosting your everyday activity level.

The easiest way to get started is by doing gentle activities that you like. You may want to walk your dog a few extra blocks today, or spend a few more minutes this afternoon in your garden. If you love cooking, spend some time at a farmer's market this weekend browsing the stands for fresh ingredients—and cook up a feast for your family. Any increase in activity can be good for you, no matter how small it feels.