It is important to me. I am at a healthy weight and fortunate not to have any medical problems other than my crazy brain. (That I know of anyway). I feel like allowing my illness to take that away from me is like losing a major battle. So... I fight.

Exercise makes me feel like I am doing something for myself. It is something only I can control and it makes me feel like I am worth fighting for. My body feels better afterward and it helps to renew my mind, emotions and spirit. It is all connected and it feels great when everything is balanced and flowing properly.

When I first got sick the meds caused weight gain. I was so pissed. I had been through the worst time of my life and now my clothes were tight and I felt gross. I decided to push back. I worked hard and dropped the weight. It felt like I got a piece of myself back and it helped me to heal. It helped me process the shame and fear I was carrying.