Not a lot to say today, other than that. Yesterday ended up being a bit brutal; I finally gave up and came home at about 2 p.m. due to a horrendous allergy attack. I do, however, see a connection between these attacks and a particular generic form of naproxen sodium, which sounds really strange but, you know, stranger things have happened. It’s the third time I’ve taken it when I was in great shape as far as my sinuses were concerned, and proceeded to have an absolutely brutal and uncontrollable allergy attack. I’ve taken another brand and had no issues at all…so who knows. I do know that sometimes I can be very sensitive to dyes or additives, so it’s not impossible. I know that bottle is going in the trash, that’s for sure. I’m not taking a chance, frankly.
So I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening in misery and, mostly, in bed. I do believe I’m claiming my gold star despite that, though, because my eating was absolutely fabulous (I managed to stave off the “feed a cold” mentality that always gets me at this point) and I did do my office exercises, despite the sneezing and sniffling and drippy eyes.
So. Not the most wonderful day but a decent test of my resolve, I guess. It mostly sucked but I did what I was supposed to, so I guess we can call it a success. I do know I don’t want to have another day like that any time soon. I had so much to get done…and just couldn’t. And so I’m stressing about that today.
I’m also a bit tired and down from the allergy meds, but considering the alternative I’ll take it. 
It’s worth it. And I know if I just get myself moving and be productive the good feelings I’ll get from that will more than cancel this crap out. So I’m hitting it hard today, barring unforeseen respiratory hell (which had BETTER not happen, it had better be over!) and I’m going to make it another Gold Star Day.
I do most earnestly solicit all your good wishes at this point, because two GS days in a row do not a good weekend guarantee. It’s going to be tough, especially as I suspect I’ll be working at least part of it, and I’m going to have exercise some serious self-discipline. So wish me luck if you would? And you know I wish you all luck, as always.
Have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend! (Alliteration a happy coincidence, I swear!) And now I must get ready for work and GO PICK UP MY BOSS.
I’m sorry sweetie… that sucks! Allergies are a b^&%… you know what cured me of my allergies? Moving to MD… Just something to consider LOL.
I agree that you deserve that gold star because you stuck to as much of your plan as your body would let you and being good with food is quite an accomplishment when sick! I’m proud of you for your two gold star days! I’ll be sending you tons of good energy vibes throughout the weekend, I’m sure you can do it!
Have a great day!
<3,
Rose
On behalf of the boss, thank you for actually remembering to pick me up today.
Also, I didn’t see a weight update. I would have thought today would be a great day for you to weigh in given all the snot I heard coming out of your head yesterday before you went home. Surely, that was worth a pound or two,… or ten.
Glad you’re feeling a little better. Have a good weekend.
Wow, Chris, you just won the weekly prize for Most Disgusting Comment…
My new weigh-in days are Tuesdays…because (a) that’s the last “official” weight post; (b) that’s HYC Check-In Day so it makes sense; and (c) okay, there is no C.
I did weigh, though, and it is down from the 12-pound high, but still not nearly my all-time low. I am going to have to claw my way back to that, which sort of proves that yeah, there was some “real” weight gain in that, not just ephemeral new-scale-TOM-water-weight.
But that’s okay.
I’m still reaching for the stars.
Reach on, sister!
Here’s hoping today is allergy-free! Have a great weekend!
Ah, ya poor wittle snot monster…I feel your pain. My coworker took pity on my yesterday and gave me one of her prescription allergy pills because I was a pathetic allergic mess…and wow did it do the trick. I don’t generally take anything if I can help it, unless it’s all-natural, but sometimes ya gotta reach for the meds.
Awesome job on the good and clean eats…way to fight off the “F#*K it because I’m sick” attitude…you totally deserve the gold star!
xo,
-Bex
Ugh to the allergies. I fought those two weeks ago.
Hope you feel better and have a wonderful, wonderful weekend.
Sorry about your allegries dear. Take care of yourself.
UGH, take care of yourself!! I hope you feel better!!
hope it IS a good weekend so far!!