I have in my livingroom a big red bouncy ball. I purchased it on sale. It came with a long rubber band and a pilates cd. The pilates cd was nice and simple. I can do all of the exercises except for one.

*bounce bounce bounce*

I'm sitting on it right now. Bouncing away as I type. Watch.

*bounce bounce bounce*

See? It's a fun toy. Not only that, it's the first real thing that I have found in my journey towards lessening my aches and gaining my strength (and hopefully, my waist size) back. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

"The key to wellness is exercise."

Like many people who suffer from food intolerance, fatigue and joint pain (or other health problems), I have put on weight. I think it's safe to say that I have gained 15 pounds in the last year.