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Can I be sick and fit?

About two years ago, I was diagnosed with an auto-immune arthritis disease. We've finally found a combination of medicines that seem to work so my pain is manageable and, for the most part, bearable. However, it is still a huge part of my life and it has given me a rather negative outlook about my body. I'm hoping that getting in better shape will help improve both my health and my self-image.

--> I'm twenty two.
--> currently 5'10 and approx. 150lbs
--> 35.5 - 27 - 37
--> gluten free diet since April 2012!
--> working out every day when possible!
--> cardio and weight lifting. I'm restricted to mainly low impact exercises, doctor's orders :(

PS: Since this isn't my main blog, I can't follow you back from here. But no worries, I follow everyone back from my main account. <3
Jul 6 '12

In the past week, I was able to add five pounds to the weighs I use. So proud! I’m finally getting muscle in my arms and it isn’t taking that much effort at all!

Still not really seeing any fat loss… I guess I need to switch to a stricter diet that focuses mainly on lean meats and vegetables. I need to cut down on the fruits too probably, I eat more of them than I do vegetables… They’re just easier to take with me when we go out. I guess I’ll get something figured out.

Still mostly happy with myself. Some progress is better than no progress! 

On a side note, I bought a bike the other week when we were at Target. It’s just a little purple and white Schwinn but I like it! However, it (and hills) kick my butt. A twenty minute ride wears my legs out more than an hour in the gym does. That’s a good thing though! I’m going to try and ride for at least half an hour every day. I need to get out of the house more for one thing but it will also definitely help up my endurance! I’mma have some sexy legs soon! :D

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