Shredding vs. the Mastitis

Mastitis is trying to get the better of me.  EVERY time I start up an exercise program, a couple weeks in, I seem to get it.  Oh man.  This week was the worst bout of it yet.  It kept me down and out for almost a whole week.  This is the 4th or 5th time I've had it with my Green Bean.  SO,  I'm finished.  NO MORE BREASTFEEDING. And hopefully, NO more Mastitis.

 I'm thinking tomorrow I will get exercising again.

Shred Day #7.  Here I come. . . .

Post Pregnancy Exercise Reality

I realize it now.  This year will not be my pedal to the metal year when it comes to exercise.  We have had a handful of sicknesses this LATE flu season.  I'm getting used to having 2 kids and keeping them on a healthy schedule AND still focusing on the fun stuff every day. 

This, I have felt, has left my health on the back burner.  Something I never wanted to do.  So, I've re-evaluated.  I understand that for my sanity and the survival of my family, I NEED exercise and healthy living in my life.  I also understand that I didn't have as much time to dedicate to these things as I did when I was single or just had my Hubby to worry about.  This year is about Baby Steps.

Baby Steps to Eating Clean
Baby Steps to exercise
Baby Steps to NO more TV
Baby Steps to outdoor fun with little kids
Baby Steps to de-cluttering my house

and there are so many more.

I'm beginning my healthy living with the Eat-Clean lifestyle.  No more processed foods.  Smaller portions.  And more meals a day.  This is not going to be an easy change, but this is going to be a FANTASTIC change.  I guess we'll see together how this first year of Eating Clean goes. 

Wish us luck.

Major Renter Drama At My House

So, my little Sweet Pea was sicky because of the apartment we just moved into. She would get better when we left for Thanksgiving. Then as soon as we got back she acted up again. Runny nose, horrible cough, cranky, no sleeping. It was horrible. So my break was extended longer than desired. We are getting new carpet in the apartment tomorrow and then it should all be better. I can't wait to get going again.

What are you training for right now? How do you keep it up during the Holiday Season?

Break Time

OH, it's break time. There is just not a healthy time to exercise when you stay up all night with a sick baby. It's just so sad to watch such a small body feel so yucky. But I'm on a break. No more exercising because I'm beyond tired. I will start back up on the p90x as soon as the little cheeka is better.

Dear Body,

Can we come to a truce? I have been trying to take care of you, and get you back into tip top shape and THIS is how you thank me? This is the second time. You got sick AGAIN. Really?! I know this time it doesn't feel quite as bad as last, but still. Can you just tell me you need a day to lounge around without getting sick? It would be nice. I promise to not overwork you and give you a day off if you promise not to get sick again for a while. What do you think? Yes?

Yours Truly,
Phannie

Sickness Lurking Around

It is officially what my body has to deal with. I have to be sick while pregnant. I have now had the flu TWICE, a head cold TWICE (this always follows the flu), AND I received the Flu Shot this year. I just don't get it.

This is my first pregnancy and I just can't help but be nervous about the sickness. I don't want baby to be sick if I'm sick. Is the baby sick when I'm sick? I don't want the medication to affect the baby. (I don't like to take medication very often anyway) I would go a week with a headache, just to let my body try to fix it itself. (I did do this once) I'm nervous about a healthy baby. My hubby just says that children are resilient and our baby will be just fine.

I hope so.

Stupid Flu Shot

I spent the whole day on my back with chills and being soooo tired. All I did was get a flu shot on Wednesday. I guess it's supposed to be a good thing, it will probably help protect me (if they chose the right strain of flu this year). But I sure don't like days that have me feeling crappy.

So, far I feel better today. Back to exercising my body. I should do yoga today. What do you think?

Dear Body

I am so glad that you decided to let me get up today. I don't feel as weak and nauseated. Thanks. It's hard. I find myself wishing to just have my life back. Everyone says it will be worth it. I'm not sure anything is worth being sick all the time. Throwing up is never wonderful. But you haven't had me doing that too often.

I just hope this passes soon. Thanks for the better day.

PHannie

Dear. . .

Dear Body,

I just don't understand. What did I do? Why do I need to be punished. We had scheduled today to start our p90x program again, you love that program, and then you up and pain me all at once. You conspired with Eyes to give me a headache, and Stomach to make me feel like hurling. The Intestines are angry too, they are making me run to the bathroom every 30 mins!

What can I do to make everything better. If I offended you, I'm sorry. If I injured you, I will take care of you until it's all healed. If I have been neglecting you, I'm sorry and am planning on paying more attention starting today.

I guess for now I will have to just give you some time off, watch a movie, read a book, get some craftiness in and eat some good food.

Please forgive me.

Love,
Phannie