Resolution No. Three: Take Better Care of Myself

You know, I really enjoy cooking, but I rarely do so these days because I'm usually dining alone and it just seems like too much trouble to make a real meal for one. Consequently, I grab whatever is convenient, which usually means it has little nutritional value. For example, on Friday I ate movie theater popcorn and Milk Duds, and then later a PB&J sandwich. That was it for the entire day. Today I had some pomegranate Greek yogurt and then later two scrambled eggs with cheese on toast and a thin slice of Miles of Chocolate. A bit better than Friday, but still. This is not an acceptable way to eat. I resolve to pay more attention to what I'm eating and to take the extra bit of effort to make real meals for myself, with veggies and fruits and proteins and generally fresh foods. I will go to Central Market and Whole Foods more often and get things I will actually eat that are good for me.

I also resolve to get back to riding my stationary bike regularly. I haven't ridden it in the past few months because I've been having so many bad RA flare-ups this year, but I really need to get back on it as often as I possibly can.

I also resolve to get at least seven hours of sleep per night, preferably eight.

It's important for all of us to take good care of ourselves, but even more important for those of us who are dealing with chronic illnesses. Of course, the RA is a handy excuse to be lazy, not eat right, and not exercise, but it is really important for me to make the extra effort to be as healthy as I can be.