Gettin’ In The Ring TOMORROW!!

We’d like to invite EVERYONE to come join us tomorrow for the official launch of FibroFighters.com.  It is a dream come true for us, and we are so excited to be able to share it all with YOU!!

Now is the time to stand tall and let the world know we’re:  “Not taking it lying down™!”

Behind-The-Scenes #5: Take Charge FibroForms

The FibroFighters Take Charge FibroForms™ series has been specifically designed to address the needs of those individuals diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) as a part of an overall program to restore personal power and control to everyday life. 

Each volume provides the FMS-sufferer one centralized location to capture and maintain 52-weeks worth of symptom-specific data that is critical in gaining an overall understanding of this chronic illness and how to battle its symptoms.

The information collected is also a guide for the FMS-sufferer to aid their doctors and therapists in better understanding the causes of flare-ups, determining what medications are effective, what factors consistently lead to both the intensifying and dissipating of symptoms, and what life changes can be made to reduce the occurrence of those symptoms in the future.

These diaries are intended to be kept and maintained as an ongoing, comprehensive picture of the effects Fibromyalgia is having on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. Only through self-awareness and education can effective changes be made to alleviate, counteract, and prevent the ravages of Fibromyalgia Syndrome on the mind and body.

 Our five-volume collection can be purchased individually, or as a set.  We offer the following titles:

1. Diet Diary
2. Sleep Diary
3. Exercise Diary
4. Pain & Mood Diary
5. Triple-F Diary (FibroFog, Focusing, Forgetfulness) 

Join the legion of FibroFighters who refuse to let Fibromyalgia rule their lives.  Stand tall and proclaim to the world, once and for all, that you’re: “Not taking it lying down^TM!”

Behind-The-Scenes #4: Weekly FibroRecipes™

FibroFun In The Kitchen!

Incorporating a well-balanced diet into your daily routine is a critical element in reducing the negative effects of Fibromyalgia on the body.  Each week, FibroFighters.com will provide new, mouth-watering menu items designed to change your thinking about what eating healthy means.  You’ll see right away that we’re not talking about a “Warm Water and Raw Broccoli” diet for the rest of your life…diet and nutrition can be FUN AND TASTY!! 

Here is just a sampling of the menu items you’ll find at FibroFighters.com:

Soups: 
Mexican Corn and Bean Soup
Italian Turkey-Sausage Soup
White Bean-Rajas Soup
Baked Poatato Soup With Bacon

Salads:
Avocado Salad with Ginger-Miso Dressing
Grilled Pear and Watercress Salad
Roasted Red Pepper With Feta Salad
Quinoa Risotto With Arugala and Parmesan

Entrees:
Turkey and Broccoli Crepes
Marinated Portobello Mushrooms With Provolone
Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps
Hearty Turkey Chili
Baked Salmon With Southeast Asian Marinade

Desserts:
Fruit Kebobs With Lemon-Lime Dipping Sauce
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie With Fresh Berries
Grapes and Walnuts With Lemon Sour Cream Sauce
Peach Float
Chocolate Pudding Pie

Join the legion of FibroFighters who refuse to let FMS rule their lives.  Create a longer, healthier, happier life for yourself by including delicious, heart-healthy recipes into your personal menu today!

As always, stand tall and let the world know you’re:  “Not taking it lying down™!”

Behind-The-Scenes #3: FibroFitness™

Fighting the Good Fight

The comprehensive treatment of Fibromyalgia requires going beyond vitamin supplements and pain medication.  A heart-healthy diet and intelligent exercise program are also key components in relieving current FMS symptoms and lowering the risk of future flare-ups.

FibroFighters.com is a strong proponent of walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, and pilates as safe and effective forms of exercise for all individuals, but especially for those suffering from Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

We proudly offer an ever-expanding array of products that promote a smart approach to exercise, nutrition, and an overall healthy lifestyle.   Our FibroFitness^TM section has yoga/pilates bags, fitness accessories, nutrition products, and fantastic fitness DVDs.  One item we’re especially excited about is our FibroHydrator Water Bottle with medicine compartment and vanity mirror:

 

Basic Water Bottle?  Think Again!

A breakthrough product for FMS-sufferers!  This polycarbonate, 20 oz. FibroHydrator has been designed to: 

1. Aid in fulfilling the personal hydration requirements necessary to keep both mind and body running efficiently.
2. Streamline and organize the medication-taking process by keeping the water and pills in one convenient location.

More Than Just Workout Water 

The FibroHydrator is more than just a cool companion to take to the gym or carry on long walks.  Keeping a separate FibroHydrator in the bedroom eliminates the need to get out of bed for your pillbox and/or water during the night.  It also removes any worries over knocking a glass of water off the nightstand during a restless night’s sleep. 

Perfect For Everyone 

This multi-purpose, shatter-resistent water bottle allows FMS-sufferers to keep their water and medications close at hand, while also providing the peace of mind that the contents of both compartments are secured by their own separate spill-proof lids.  For those FibroFighters who do not have Fibromyalgia, and/or do not need to keep medications handy, the bonus compartment is also a great way to store a reminder note, a wet-nap, lip gloss, chewing gum, or mints.  Convenient, simple, and smart! 

What Do YOU See?

Whether you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia yourself, or are the friend, family member, or loved one of someone who has, make sure to stay organized, healthy, and hydrated with the only water bottle in the world that provides a built-in mirror for you to: “See the Fight, not the Quit!^TM“

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the companion post to this one where we’ll spill the beans about our Weekly FibroRecipes™ section!!

As always, stand tall and let the world know you’re: “Not taking it lying down™!”

Behind-The-Scenes #2: FibroFashion™

Awareness & Education FibroFighters.com is dedicated to helping raise funds for the medical research needed to find a cure for Fibromyalgia Syndrome.  Where we differ from most others is that we don’t believe that simply throwing money at the problem will accomplish the ultimate goal.  Beyond the research, it is also imperative that there be widespread education and awareness for those diagnosed with FMS, their friends, families, and loved ones, as well as all those who are unaware Fibromyalgia even exists and would be inspired to help if they only knew about the illness and the devastation it causes. Wear With Pride  FibroFashionTM has been designed specifically to remove the shame and humiliation many feel about their Fibromyalgia and replace it with the pride of those who no longer let FMS strip away their personal power.  This empowering apparel is the conversation-starter that gets people talking about Fibromyalgia, discovering what it is, and figuring out ways they can help.  Afterall, you are the best advocate for you!  With head held high, wear the only clothing on the planet that lets people know you refuse to let Fibromyalgia keep you from the life you deserve! We currently offer short-sleeve t-shirts with five different taglines: 1)  Not taking it lying down™ 2)  See the Fight, not the Quit™ 3)  My world, my life, my rules™ 4)  Exhausted, but Excelling™ 5)  Never too tired to fight for a cure™ They come in four different colors:  White, Light Grey, Black, and Baby Blue.  We also offer long-sleeve t-shirts (White or Light Grey) and a fleece vest (Black) with the “Not taking it lying down™” logo!  Here is just a sampling:

Check back tomorrow for another Behind-The-Scenes installment, and also be sure to bookmark FibroFighters.com and check out ALL of the amazing resources and products we have to offer!

As always, stand tall and let the world know you’re: “Not taking it lying down™!”

Behind-The-Scenes #1: FibroContests

Yes, You CAN!

Are you fed-up with all of the FMS websites that want to beat you down with a constant barrage of information that tells you what you can’t do, how miserable it is to have Fibromyalgia, and how everything is dire and hopeless?

You won’t find that at FibroFighters.com. 

In addition to all of the other areas of FibroFighters.com used to inform and inspire, we have created a FibroContests section to provide additional opportunities for you to show the world you can:  1)  A bi-annual short story fiction contest, and 2) A monthly poetry contest. 

Many may ask, “What possible reason could FibroFighters have for offering writing contests to a group of people who have lost their cognitive skills, can’t focus, can’t find the right words, and for whom communication is one of their biggest problems?”  Our answer?  Because we aren’t concerned about the obstacles; we’re focused on helping you overcome them!

And the only way to overcome those obstacles is by tackling them head-on.

See the Fight, not the Quit!^TM 

If entering a poem in February’s competition is impossible because you can’t immediately find the right words, or express yourself the right way, it doesn’t matter; forget about entering in February and enter in March instead…or in June…or even in December, if you have to.  The point is:  Keep fighting, keep writing, and MAKE IT HAPPEN!  It is time to stop letting people tell you that you can’t.  The point of FibroFighters is to let you know that you CAN.  Even if it takes you twice as long, takes twice as much effort, and turns out half as good as the next person’s, hold your head up high with the pride of knowing you overcame the obstacle and got it done.  And each time you face an obstacle, it gets easier and easier to overcome, and the results get better and better. Let the world know that you refuse to let Fibromyalgia rule your life; come visit us on February 1st, enter one of the FibroContests, and share with the world all of the beauty and art inside of you! 

FibroFighters Official Launch Date!!

It is with great pride that we can finally announce the official launch date for FibroFighters.com is:  Friday, February 1st!!

It has been months of blood, sweat, and tears, but through it all, FibroFighters has been an absolute labor of love, and we encourage everyone to bookmark www.fibrofighters.com and come visit on February 1st because we can’t wait to share the site with each and every one of you.

Over the next seven days, we’ll be providing a daily “Countdown To Launch” posting here on the FibroFighters Official Blog, so please be sure to stop by every day to get a special behind-the-scenes glimpse at the special products, features, and resources that FibroFighters will be offering beginning on February 1st!!

To all of you who have joined the FibroFighters family, we hope that when you start exploring FibroFighters.com on February 1st, that it will not merely meet your expectations, but will actually exceed them.

Please invite all of your friends, family members, and loved ones to be a part of the FibroFighters family here at WordPress, as well as on MySpace, Facebook, and most importantly at FibroFighters.com. 

Alone, we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the fight against Fibromyalgia Syndrome, but together, we can…and WILL…change the world. 

As always, stand tall and let the world know you’re: “Not taking it lying down™!”

Fight

Now on FACEBOOK, Too!!

We received an e-mail from Rebecca, one of our most enthusiastic supporters, asking why we weren’t listed under the “Causes” found on Facebook.  Well, we didn’t have a good answer for that, so we decided to take her suggestion and get it done!

We are now very proud to have a presence on Facebook and want to welcome everyone to come on over and participate by clicking HERE.  Please encourage all of your friends, family, and loved ones to join the cause and extend the message and philosophy of FibroFighters to an even wider audience.

Our heartfelt thanks to Rebecca for her love and support, and our utmost respect to her for living the FibroFighters credo everyday, making sure the world knows she’s: “Not taking it lying down™”!

We Do This For a Reason