Wednesday Blues...

My head doesn’t seem to be in the right place lately. I’m actually feeling quite blue these last couple of days.

Mr. Sandra came down with a cold on Thursday and was miserable all weekend, even when we had company. Fortunately the company was his oldest son so he was quite used to his Dad and his ways.  But I have been feeling like my body is fighting very hard to not catch this cold. And because of that, I feel a bit run down and worn out. I kind of ache all over and have a heck of a headache but that is more due to our weather than anything. I had another biofeedback session yesterday and it confirms everything I feel. My immune system is working in overload mode trying to fight off this cold so she worked on helping me boost it. Strep throat also showed up so I need to keep an eye out for that. I’ve noticed a slight discomfort in my throat but figured it was more me fighting the cold than an actual bacteria. I’m going with the cold theory rather than the Strep throat version. OH the joys of not feeling quite yourself.

I think the fact that I did not eat on plan on the weekend AND I only juiced my Wheatgrass two days, and veggies only once, did not help me in anyway. Thank goodness I made it to two sessions of Yoga as that has helped my hip and my achy feelings. I did not do the Zumba class last night because I’ve also been experiencing some discomfort in my hip from Friday’s walk.  Zumba requires a lot of hip action and I didn’t want to push it. How am I going to walk 60 miles if I am in pain after walking 5 miles?? I guess lots of strength training and lots of walking in the next 6 months is how I am going to accomplish that task. So last night rather than do the class, I took Kate (dog) and my daughter out for a walk. We only did about 30 minutes worth but it was enough to get out there and get some action going. I had gotten up at 4 and did a NRoL4W session so I had already done my days worth. Speaking of NRoL4W – this is the start of week 4 and I’ve gone up in weights each week. I can feel I am getting stronger. Between that and Yoga, my back is much stronger than it has been in quite a few years.

I didn’t walk this morning, not sure why as I laid there discussing it with myself for about an hour before I actually got up. I think one side of the brain says ”get lazy butt up”, other side says “you are fighting something – rest” So rest I did. I’m going to Yoga this afternoon so I’ll be getting  a good session in today anyway. Tomorrow, I’m doing another NRoL4W and I think we are going out for date night after work. We have the boy this weekend so no “cheat” time then, which is a really good thing for me right now.

I’ve had some pretty positive NSV lately, one came from S-Son – first time he saw me on Thursday he commented on how my shape has changed (he saw me last at Christmas)and today in the lunch room one of my co-workers – and a male to boot – said I was looking very good. You don’t get that very much from the men in a work place because I think they are afraid they will come across as not appropriate but this particular co-worker is European and he says whatever he wants to without thinking first. He is a very very nice guy and can be quite funny. So when he said what he said, I know he means it. However, I’m feeling funky enough today that it didn’t seem to perk me up at all.

Oh blah…. J

And the one thing I have taken note of today, I "feel" hungrier than normal. It is what happens when I feel down and I want chips. I truly am craving salty crunchy potatoe chips or popcorn. Good thing I am at work because all I have here is healthy stuff - talk about emotional eating syndrome.

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day! I know I will feel better after yoga.

Ttyl

Sandra