weightnolonger

I was on vacation and soooo energized about getting to attend some extra classes at the gym that I can’t normally make.  All went well through last weekend, and then on Sunday I came down with the flu.  I guess it was the flu - terrible fever and chills alternating.  I was achey and miserable, not to mention my fever was through the roof and I could barely keep it in check for brief periods thanks to Extra Strength Tylenol.  I didn’t get out of bed at all until WEDNESDAY, and in the meantime I lived on nothing but Sprite Zero, red popsicles, and ice cream to keep my temps down.  It was AWFUL!

Wednesday I got over the fever but still felt weak and achey for 2 days.  We went ahead and went up to the campsite to visit my in-laws for a few days.  They were cooking for us (in their motorhome) and even took us out to eat once.  When I got my apetite back, I was hungry for everything in site, so that didn’t go well.   Bacon, easter candy, ugh - more disasters.  I did eat grilled chicken at the restaurant and dinners were reasonable, but still… not good overall.  I also got in some walking and playing at the pool, but no real exercise to speak of.  Today we got back in to town, but not in time to make the cycling class I’d hoped to get to.  I decided to “live it up” for one last day before I get back on track tomorrow, so we just went to the museum and had a lazy day around town.  I didn’t eat well today either, but vacation is over and I’m ready to put it behind me now.

Tomorrow will be back on the plan and back to the gym.  I just hate that I got the flu on VACATION of all weeks and it just totally threw me off course.  Oh well, I guess that is life.  Maybe cheat week will help bump up my metabolism.

I’ve noticed I seem to be sick constantly since dieting - I wonder why?  I’m eating much healthier and getting lots of exercise, and I’m in better shape than I have been in years.   I think germs are spread too easily at the gym, but oh well…. minor setbacks will not get in the way of my goal.