Still haven't gotten back into the diet 100% since the holidays but I've got a new focus. I discovered that I could have the most pristine diet but if I have not exercise, I'm never going to feel my best. Likewise, if I'm not eating perfectly but I fit exercise in, I'm going to feel better.
That's not to say that I don't think what we eat is important. Believe me, I'll never let go of that truth. But I'm not going to go on such a restrictive diet again. This just causes me to be depressed and pissed off. That doesn't do me any good. So I'm going to eat a little more freely. I'm going to eat the foods that taste good to me but are still healthy. I like this approach so much more and I feel so much happier doing it. Happiness goes a long way.
And I will exercise! Understand, however, that I use the term "exercise" somewhat loosely when compared to everyone else. I hope that if anyone with MS is reading this blog, you'll hear me loud and clear. I'm going to stop feeling guilty for not sweating at the gym. All I need to do to feel good is slowly walk up and down my 14 stairs 5+ times in a row. I also "jump" on the trampoline with my little boy. It's not really jumping - I just stand up, get my balance, bounce a little and then fall down. Reagan loves it and it uses muscles I don't normally work so it makes me feel better. I also do 3 sets of 20 squats at a time. This is baby exercise but it makes a difference!!
