I'm finally getting back to "normal"! [View all]

I just felt like I needed to share this with someone and I figure those who are in a similar situation will understand and maybe even be encouraged.

In November, 2010 I was diagnosed with AIDS. I was rapidly losing weight and had PCP pnuemonia. Although my Drs. never said it, I honestly thought I wouldn't live to see 2011.

Before my diagnosis I was an avid runner and working out was my escape from the stresses of everyday life. After I was diagnosed I decided to take about a year off and let my body recouperate. I gained about 30 lbs. and although I had some flab around my mid section, I was thankful to be able to gain the weight back. About 2 months ago I rejoined the gym and started walking and doing a little bit of weight training with VERY light weights. Well, today I walked/ran (interval training) for an hour, lifted weights for a half hour, and went back to the track and ran for a half hour. I feel GREAT!

Funny how things can go from absolutely horrible to almost back to normal in just over a year.

To all of those people out there who sometimes feel like giving up, it really DOES get better! Sometimes you have to work your butt off to make it happen, but it WILL happen!

I go to an HIV/AIDS support group once a month and we all try to give each other emotional support and the lady who leads the group loves to hear of our successes. This will be my success story for this coming Friday!