Week 14: Crashing

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." Frederick Douglass

This week, I spent a lot of time crashing. The week started out normal, but on Tuesday, everything started going downhill fast. I went to the gym and hopped on the elliptical and was exhausted in less than 5 minutes (I always do 45 minutes with no trouble...).  Then I tried the bike and managed a measly 30 minutes.  And it only got worse! Wednesday, I went to work but just came home and laid on the couch for a while. I was so tired! I actually managed to play some volleyball on Thursday, but was so exhausted after that I regretted it. Friday, I couldn't even take a walk without feeling like I had just run a marathon! I have been fading in and out of total exhaustion!

I wish I could say that despite that, I ate really well this week.  Not so.  My diet crashed along with my energy! At first, I was just eating things like sugary granola bars and crackers because I thought it would give me quick energy.  I kept thinking maybe I wasn't eating enough calories. False. I ate way too many calories this week in the form of things I haven't even touched for months!

The frustrating thing is that all this happened for no apparent reason.  Even without exercising, resting more, drinking water, etc, I am not feeling any better! I want so badly to go to the gym, but my body just can't handle it at the moment.

Needless to say, with my lack of exercise and overabundance of bad food this week, I gained over a pound. I'm glad it wasn't much more than that, but it's still irritating to see that number go up! As disappointing as it is, I have to remember that sickness happens...it's a temporary set-back, but not a permanent one! I am going to do everything in my power to get back on track this week!

Here's to a healthier week ahead!

Pounds lost: 5.8
Pounds left to lose: 24.2

Love,
Candace

And a tribute to Nelson Mandela that makes me feel a little better about myself today!