@1skholloway I hope it's a quick week for you. Waiting is no fun.

@2020pinktogo Sounds like you're still attracting some interesting people.

I am feeling better but I am still sick. I had to go back to the doctor yesterday. He said he would try to get some of the test results in a day or two and not wait a week. He thinks I may have Diverticulitis and a viral or bacterial infection.

Through all this I have learned that a strict food regime is good for me because I need portion control and I am still and always will be a food addict. It would be so very easy to slip back in to my old habits. I am ready to get well not only so that I will feel better but so that I can start eating healthy again and exercising again (as much as I don't like to exercise).

I had a mini food binge yesterday on unhealthy food. I'm not sure at what point I lost my mind. I was doing ok until I went to the doctor and he said he didn't know what was wrong with me. I felt better but I was physically tired and tired of being restricted from eating what I wanted to eat. It was late afternoon, I was waiting for a new prescription and I went in the grocery to stock up on more bland, soft food. In the back of my mind I had already decided I was going to have some chocolate, I just didn't know what I was going to have. I really blew it when I saw the Little Debbie Cakes near the check out counter. I got TWO cream-filled cookies. I didn't even get good chocolate! (While I am confessing, I might as well admit that I had already sneaked and eaten a dark chocolate Hershey kiss at work.) I still wanted something sweet so I had two spoonfuls of peanut butter. Then I felt like I needed something to settle my stomach after eating so much sweet so I ate a sleeve of Saltine crackers (my second sleeve of the day). I fell asleep at 6:30 and slept for 10 hours. Oh I forgot to mention I had a real Coca-Cola to drink earlier in the day. Everything else I ate during the day was bland and some of it was way over portioned. Yep, I gained a pound! I know that's not a big deal and not to worry about weight gain when I'm ill. This morning, I felt somewhat like what an alcoholic must feel like after falling off the wagon. I wondered why I ate so much. I have had very little sugar since January 14 and I made up for it yesterday. I remembered eating all that food but it was almost like another person with no sense of reasoning had inhabited my body.

Today's a new day. I hope to eat more mindfully today even though it is still soft, bland food. Hopefully, I will be well enough to return to the gym and my regular eating regime very soon and I will be thankful for it.

@1skholloway Sometimes when I feel like binging I drink water first. Usually, it's just that I'm thirsty and not needing a munchie after all.

@2020pinktogo You'll be surprised how quickly a year goes by!

@NewOR2015 so sorry your allergies are back. I guess that's one of the signs fall is here. I hope you don't have problems all season.

I went to the dr on Fri. Although I am feeling better, I'm still not 100%. I'll find out about the results on my bloodwork on Monday most likely. So far, the dr couldn't see anything to pinpoint why I was getting these headaches. She said it could be from 1) lack of quality sleep-- even though I sleep 8-10hrs a day, it may not be "good" sleep 2) drop in sugar levels-- since I was 3 weeks into my Whole30, she said it's possible my sugar level dropped, which would make my brain unhappy. I had healthy blood sugars before, but a drop is a drop is a change my brain has to adjust to 3) fluctuating hormones, which has no real treatment. Anyway, I felt really good on Sat so I did my calisthenics, worked in the garden, and went to a party (still sticking to my new diet). Then, woke up with a headache this morning which left after a short while. Was OK for the rest of the day then got another headache tonight but it also left quickly. I did have a glass of wine with my bookclub and DH had a coupon so we got Thai food for dinner (not Whole30 approved), so we'll see how I feel tomorrow. Other than that, life is pretty good. :-)

@2020pinktogo -- Thanks for the concern. I can't believe you were pretty much on your own, and you still a newbie!! I agree with @1skholloway that your new employers probably can't believe their good luck in hiring you! Congrats on an awesome price on new pants and a free purse!

@1skholloway -- Hope you're on the mend!

@NewOR2015 -- Aw, so sorry your allergies are acting up. Is it the ash from fires or pollen or something else?

@CaptainBoing I hope you find the penguin. People are just so aggravating. Good luck with the fencing competition!

Sounds like there has been lots of sickness while I was away. Hope everyone is feeling better and back on track.

The cruise was AWESOME. I actually joined a boot camp while I was there and really enjoyed the workouts. Of course, I couldn't move for 2 days but even that was nice because Chris and I laughed all the time as I tried to get up out of chairs. TOO hilarious. More to the point I didn't gain any weight while on the ship. Feels good to be back home again and though I have had a few birthday celebrations (you may read that as cake) I am back on track today.

Take care everyone
Cindy

Hi, all. I've been busier lately and am feeling tired. Allergies don't help. I'm sure it's plant-related. What fires? Did I miss something?

A cruise sounds awesome. Someday I will do that. I've only done a 3-hr cruise not days and days.

@NewOR2015 busyness and allergies can make you tired. If you are like me the tiredness makes you not want to exercise and then I get really tired because I actually get energy from exercise in the long run. It's hard to make exercise a priority when you are busy. I am struggling with that and it will be a struggle through the end of the year. I know I have to make it a priority and get it in at least a couple of times a week.

@JanolaBarbara I'm so glad you are feeling better!

I woke up this morning before the alarm went off. I tried to stay in bed but I had to go to the bathroom. I realized it was almost time to get up so I stayed up instead of climbing back in to bed like I used to would have done. I have too many things to do. Of course I had to check in with you guys.

I just found out about a Sit Less Challenge on MFP for the month of October. It is offered twice a year. I joined and thought some of you might be interested as well. Here's the link. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10402350/sit-less-boot-camp-every-may-and-october#latest

I hope everyone has a terrific day!

It can be a vicious cycle that we fall in to if we allow ourselves to do so. You can and will get passed this. One of these days you are going to make yourself exercise even though you don't feel like it because you know you will feel better after you do exercise. Don't do like I do all too often and act based on how you feel but what I need to do and act based on facts. We can do this!

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