Slowly but surely

For the first time in quite a while, I can honestly say my health has been improving ever so slightly over the last week or so. I can attribute this to a few different things. I finished the semester last Friday, which instantly removed the most influential stressor in my life. I have also been VERY careful about what I have been eating. Following my diet 110% is going to be crucial to recovery. I've also been making sure I get 7 hours of sleep or more a night and will not hesitate to take a nap in the afternoon if I'm beat.

I weighed myself last week to get a baseline. I'm not going to share beyond that I'm significantly underweight. My goal for the time being is to gain 5 lbs per month. That means I have to eat more - and make sure it's good stuff and not just empty calories. I have been making a protein smoothie on a daily basis and have also been snacking quite a bit between meals. I think the additional calories are also contributing to my generally better well-being.

My lung and sinus congestion is just noticeably better. Monday was the only day this week that I had a coughing fit on the way to the bus stop - the rest I got a little winded but not bad.

I am going to start keeping the food journal again. Mostly just to see exactly what I am eating and how I feel the next day.