Studies show fitness can be improved in people with chronic systemic diseases without undesirable side effects. Your doctor or a physical therapist can recommend an individualized home exercise program. You can take pride in taking control and being as strong and fit as possible with lupus. Nutrition provides the necessary fuel for the body to carry on its normal functions. Your body requires a balance of nutrients.
Fad diets are to be avoided because they are nutritionally unsound.
Eating well and wisely are essential to achieving fitness and living well. There are no specific dietary guidelines for people with lupus other than to observe a balanced diet that includes the appropriate amounts of food from each food group. Corticosteroids often increase the appetite and unless you are careful, unwanted weight gain can occur. Realizing that overeating is inconsistent with a wellness lifestyle is a step toward controlling weight and practicing wellness. Exercise increases the amount of lean muscle mass and increases the body's capacity to burn up fat.