# @hayleylewis_sports on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleylewis_sports/video/7636835753007271198
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65196832-hayleylewis-sports-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ecd3b9c1d5.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06T17:43:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Hayley Lewis 👑 (@HayleyLewis_) — https://gondola.cc/HayleyLewis_

## Caption

This is something I’ve been working on as I navigate health issues that have completely changed the way I move through life. After more than 12 years of symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis, and the past year and a half has been a blur of doctor’s appointments, scans, MRIs, blood work, ER visits, medications, heating pads, lifestyle changes, and trying to function while silently dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, and fear. I’ve been in survival mode trying to understand what’s been happening to my body. One of the hardest parts has been relearning my relationship with my body in my 30s. Relearning how I move, how I function, and how I look at myself in the mirror. Fitness and movement have always been a huge part of my life, but this version of fitness looks very different from the one I once knew. No more high-intensity workouts. No more running. Some days, movement looks like long walks, low-impact workouts, or simply having enough energy to get through the day. The fatigue that comes with endometriosis is something I can’t fully explain unless you’ve experienced it yourself. And if I’m being honest, this has affected my confidence in more ways than I like to admit. You might look at these photos and see someone healthy, fit, and happy. But what you don’t see are the hundreds of thoughts behind them. The comparisons. The frustration. The grief. The feeling of looking at yourself and knowing your body is capable of more, but also realizing it’s fighting something you never asked for. I compare myself constantly to the younger version of me who could push her body endlessly without thinking twice. And I’m learning that healing also means letting go of the idea that I need to look like the “perfect” version of myself to still be worthy, beautiful, strong, or healthy. Currently, I’m waiting to meet with an endometriosis specialist surgeon to figure out next steps. There’s still a lot unknown ahead of me, especially as someone who hopes to have a family one day. But instead of constantly asking, “How do I get rid of this?” I’m learning to ask, “How do I work with this? How do I support my body and still live fully?” I also can’t say thank you enough to my family and the people closest to me who have been my rock throughout this process. The people who have advocated for me, sat with me through the fear and pain, and reminded me I’m going to be okay when I felt completely overwhelmed. So yes, this is me opening the door a little more. I want to start sharing more honestly about women’s health, chronic illness, fitness, and what it looks like to relearn your body instead of constantly fighting against it. And if you’re dealing with something similar, please know you’re not alone 🤍 #endometriosis #endo #endometriosisawareness 

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- **Views:** 1,446
- **Likes:** 135
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- **Comments:** 9

## Tags

endometriosisawareness, endometriosis, endo

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