Losing excess weight benefits the body in a multitude of ways, including reducing the risk for the development of a host of weight related diseases, as well as reducing the symptoms of many conditions, including painful fibromyalgia symptoms. Fibromyalgia patients typically suffer flare ups of widespread chronic pain, muscle tenderness and increased sensitivity to pressure. With flare ups lasting for up to three months, fibromyalgia symptoms can wreak havoc on a woman’s ability to participate in even the most mundane activities of daily living. Because there is no miracle pill for this chronic pain syndrome, women are suffering painful symptoms, leading to sleep deprivation and reduced cognitive function. According to online site, News Medical, “several studies, obesity is common among patients with fibromyalgia. Approximately 32%–50% of patients with fibromyalgia are obese and 28% are overweight.”