Well, I survived a week of sickness and starting today I will be going back to the gym AND working on my diet. I'm still not quite "well" -- but I am significantly better and I want to get myself back into good habits.
The past week I've managed to control my calorie intake (thanks to being sick) and have gotten used to eating smaller portions...my average daily intake for the week was about 1750 calories...well below my target of 1950. I'm going to try and stay under 1900 all week this week, and target an average of 1800, knowing I'll go over on a couple of days.
I'm going to start the workout slow today, only going to do about 20-25 min on the exercise bike and maybe 150 sit ups. I'll get more aggressive as I get my strength and health fully back this week, and plan to start lifting weights again by Wendesday.
One more accomplishment I want to mention...I took myself off of my *last* remaining arthritis medication three nights ago and haven't taken more than ibuprofen since then.
This is the first time since I was 19 that I can stay that I am perscription medicine free (except for the birth control).
As of last year, I was still taking two mediciations -- sulfazalazine and indocin -- and two years ago I was taking 4 -- the previous two, plus methotrexate and prednisone. Part of the reason why I gained all the weight in the first place was the steroids and other meds.
So...I'm going to try and stay drug-free as long as I can....which means getting HEALTHY and eating right!