Hay Fever

javajunco

It's spring in New York, and the pollen counts are off the charts. I'm having a hard time getting to the gym, because hunny, I can't breathe. I can't be the only person suffering. What do you all do to get through this without totally screwing up your routine?

ChristinaR720

I don't go to a gym, but I run and workout at home. We are having similar issues where I live, and I find it difficult to breathe, too. Honestly, I just suck it up, rely heavily on my inhaler, push through it, and do what I can. Excuses got me to a place I never want to be again. I can't (and won't!) allow them to hamper the progress I have made thus far.

javajunco

I sucked it up yesterday, and honestly, being on the eliptical was the best I felt all day. This morning I just couldn't do it.

Plus, I had to take a decongestant, and I'm not entirely sure if it's okay to excerise with that. So many things to worry about.

257_Lag

Here is another thing to worry about but only for the short term. Actually it is nothing to worry about, just a heads up.

I am new to allergy suffering, it's only been the last few years. This year has by far been the worst!

Anyway, I am a daily weigher. I chart it and learn from it so daily fluctuations are something I understand. Two weeks ago we had some extreme days here. Counts over 1500 for 4 days. I gained 4 pounds and the ONLY thing I can attribute them to is allergies. My sodium was low, no exercise changes etc. When the pollen count dropped back to just "high" I dropped those pounds and went right back to my steady loss.

javajunco

Wow, that's so interesting! Were you taking any meds during that time? To be honest, I find one thing that sort of relieves my symptoms (probably just by distraction) is eating.

257_Lag

Claritin. It helps me a little but only a little.