The Plague

It's official - I have a sinus infection.  I went over to the Urgent Care Clinic this afternoon because I couldn't get an appointment with my primary care physician.  I left with an antibiotic, a steroidal nasal spray, and the expectation that I'd start to feel better in a couple of days and should be back to normal by the weekend.  I'll still take Tylenol, suck on cough drops, and guzzle my tea.  I'm going to try Breathe Right strips as well, to see if they help with the congestion. 

Being sick is definitely a struggle for me.  I'm NOT a good patient and don't really know how to take it easy, though my body forces me to slow down.  I start to feel sluggish almost instantly.  I know I'm not bloating up and gaining a lot of weight, but it feels like it.  I'm choosing to not focus on my weight - getting healthy is more a priority.  As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I do wonder if my current illness has dragged out longer because I've been eating a more restricted/calorie-deficient diet.  So I'm going to eat well, just not as clean as I would ordinarily.  I definitely have the vulnerability to choosing junk food when I'm feeling sick, as if it's going to comfort me.  A little extra treat is fine, but I don't need to buy out the candy aisle because of some congestion.  I didn't get sick because of a lack of gummy bears and I won't get better by eating them either.

Exercise is officially on-hold until I'm feeling better.  While the course of antibiotics is a full 10 days, I don't think I'll need to wait until then.  Instead, I'm going to give myself the next few days off in favor of extra sleep.  If my temperature stays consistently below 99.0, my breathing is easier, and my coughing has subsided, then I'll consider myself ready for exercise.  I know I won't be ready for the elliptical tomorrow.  The next possible day would be Friday, so that's a "guilt-free" recovery time for me in there.  I just remind myself of all the great stuff that the Tivo will have waiting for me once I'm ready to get into the cardio groove again.

Meanwhile, I'm making time for earlier bedtimes, later wake-up calls, cocooning on the couch under blankets, and pampering myself (or letting my husband pamper me).  Here's to a speedy recovery!

Food Log:

• Meal 1
• Small cup of chocolate frozen yogurt with sprinkling of granola and strawberries
• Meal 2
• 2 Nature's Valley crispy granola bars
• Meal 3
• Matzo ball soup
• Perogis
• Mixed nuts
• M&Ms
• Meal 4
• Bagel with peanut butter

Exercise:  None
Today's Weigh-In: 148.1 / 146.6 (elevated from travel and off-plan eating)