One of the things no one prepares you for with chronic illness is weight gain. Before getting sick I was a small framed individual. From the illness and medications I gained about 50 pounds. It’s a double edged sword because weight is the enemy, it’s the friend to inflammation and pain. Exercising is so painful that it causes flares or worse other conditions.  Last time I was at the gym I was diagnosed with bursitis. It’s gotten me weary of of going back even though I know I need to.  It’s a scary thought but I’ve got to fight through the fear because moving is power.