Maybe?

I did a little review and found that I did no exercise for the past 10/21 days. My weekly hours were 1, 6, 4 and consisted of "20 min jog with Dave" and "miserable, forced 20 minutes on the trainer."  I felt awful at zone 1 and couldn't even do zone 2.

Dave told me that it is impossible to be fit all of the time, year after year.  I would ask him, "do you think the really good athletes get super out of shape like me?"  Like a good husband, he always answers 'yes' to these questions.

And while not training has been detrimental to me, it has been a huge benefit to everyone else.  I am suddenly available for margarita night more often than not. 

I finally went to see an allergist...my 6th doctor visit in 2 months.  The good new is, after being stuck in the arm 80 times, I now know that I am allergic to very few things (some trees and some weeds).  And, like I already predicted, the problem is not allergies.

He also told me to stop taking all allergy medicine they have prescribed me, which was good, because I wasn't taking it anyways.  So, this was great news, and I have the appointment with the big doc in a few weeks to review all systems- we will look at everything- blood work, viruses, adrenal/hormonal, etc...I feel like I am finally working with a team that wants to help me get better in the safest and healthiest way. 

But, I do have a raging infection.  Whether or not there is something else going on, this is obvious and treatable on the CT scan.  And, I am happy to say that after starting one more try at meds.....

I ran today for the FIRST time in months like my normal self.  I mean, it was the difference between night and day.  I couldn't believe it.  It just felt sooo much closer to normal and easy.  My body was not destroyed and controlled by sickness.  1 mile wasn't a struggle. I was so happy!!!!!!!!!!  I was able to work, clean the house, cook, exercise.  It was great!

It has been the first day in 3 months I have not felt like I had the flu.  I don't know if it will last, so I am not going to push anything, but I am hopeful and happy.  Moving, working, and living is a part of who we are.  When I lose that, I am not myself. 

So now, onwards and upwards!!!!!  

Once I finally accepted being sick, I started making the most of this "off-season."  I think I am almost completely caught up with the Kardashians now.  I also finished Open by Andre Agassi (frickin' awesome-must read) and a bunch of romance novels.  And, might I recommend The Hot Chick as your next movie?  Usually not my type of movie, but I could not stop laughing out loud. 

So what is next?  Completely get in the clear.  Do some gentle exercise when I can and build back up!  and then....hit the end half of the season like a prize fighter!  :)))))