I weighed myself this morning after being scale-free for several months. My blasted scale said 226 pounds. I have to admit, this was quite frustrating, but I had expected it. Why? Well, it wasn't because I'm a cheater and eat carb-laden foods and such. My doctor had warned me that I would gain weight from my medications, and he was right! I gained 25 pounds!!! *sigh*

With this number burned into my mind, I went to the gym this morning with new found gusto. I'm still doing the couch-potato to 5K training, but I also workout on the elliptical and rowing machines. Other days, I walk several miles and then lift weights. Thankfully, today was cardio day, and I was able to push myself further than ever before.

Here in Lawrence, there is a community exercise program call Red Dog's Dog Days. It is one tough program and it is in its 25th year!!! I'm seriously considering participating this summer and hope to drag my poor DH with me! We'll see how that goes.

As for my medication, I know I need it, so I just need to be patient. I'm thinking about dropping to rung 3 of OWL while increasing my exercise. My goal is to overcome the medication's weight-loving ways while improving my cardio-vascular system and eventually eliminating my medications. That will be a glorious day!!