Feeling Back to Normal... Mostly...

On Monday, I wrote about another failed attempt at actually following a diet.

(Side note: WHEN WILL I LEARN?!?)

On Tuesday, I was rear-ended at a stoplight.

To be honest, it was not a bad accident at all. The person in front of me moved up several feet, waiting to turn right. I moved up several feet. The lady in the SUV behind me moved up several feet, and kept moving, until my car being in the way stopped her. She apologized... a LOT... and I got all her info, we looked for damage (didn't notice any at the time*), and went our separate ways. I was shaking like a leaf, as they say, but felt okay otherwise.

Within a mere half an hour though, I had a massive headache, and my neck hurt. The Husband ordered me off to the hospital, to get checked out just in case. The doctor there checked for sore areas and bones out of place, and declared that I simply have a minor case of whiplash. He recommended ice and ibuprofen, and taking it easy.

So I took it easy yesterday. Yes, indeed-y I did. I also ate cookies, an English muffin with almond butter, a few mini donuts... and more. Obviously, I did not exercise. And by the end of the day, I felt pretty much like crap. 

About how I ate... image courtesy of The Simpsons

And how I felt by nightfall... image courtesy of The Simpsons

Today, I'm back in the saddle, I guess. Logging foods in MyFitnessPal, trying to get my water in. I don't feel much pain, stiffness, or soreness, so today I will aim for at least a lower body workout. If I still feel fine after that, I may just hit the treadmill, or a walking path while my daughter is at derby practice.

I had a very good smoothie for breakfast, then snacked on almonds and a lemon Larabar. Lunch will be a big salad with chicken, and various veggies, and my favorite dressing (which I could not eat on the Whole30). I may or may not have a slice of toasted rye seed bread with that. Dinner plans call for grilled London Broil, roasted broccoli, and another salad (though smaller). I have not yet decided on an afternoon snack, though with a workout, I feel one is justified.

Anyhow, I will get through this stupid minor injury, and make progress! My new 9 week challenge starts Saturday, so I had better be ready!

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*Bumper came loose, but my son put it back in place. I have no license plate lights until we replace them.

What HAVE I been Up To?

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As you may well ask, since it's been... ummm... 13 days since my last post, which I just re-read myself. And arrrgghhh. Of course, since then, I found ANOTHER diet to try.

Okay, in my defense, it's not a diet-diet. It's just a temporary thing...

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Really. Right there is the name... Whole30!

Ummmm...
I made it through day 5. 

No major cravings, or bad feelings yet, though I've been on the sleepy side the last two mornings (but then, who isn't sleepy in the mornings?).

Then I woke up on day six, fixed my breakfast, and just couldn't stomach it. Seriously, I am exhausted, super cranky, having all sorts of ever-so-lovely digestive issues. Nightmares too, which is unusual for me.

So I'm now re-re-reading this post, and trying to figure out why I always go for the quick fix.

In the meantime, I'm trying to get my exercise level back up after a week off...mostly. Ooops. I did go to a park workout on my day off, which kicked my butt. I did go rollerskating for an hour one day, and then swimming at the river for an hour on another day. But, weight training in the past week? Nope. Treadmill? Running outside? Nope, and nope.

And I have a nine week challenge coming up, starting this Saturday! I'm a coach for this one too! [If my client ever signs up...]

Have a great week! And here's my motivation for today/the week...

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