Yeah, I've been MIA....A. That would be Missing In Action.... Again. I've been under the weather. And by under the weather, I mean I've had an earache that would make a grown man cry. I haven't been worried about working out, I haven't been worried about eating healthy. I've only been worried about
where the hell is the Motrin??!
After deciding I'd had enough ibuprofen to eat a hole through my liver, I finally made an appointment with my family doc. God love him - he got me in that day for an appointment. The ear needed some prescription assistance, but will be fine (thanks for asking). As he was brushing up on my current meds, he asked about my asthma, how I was doing on the inhaler, how often I was using it. I was a little leary to tell him exactly how much I'm using it these days (2-3 puffs pre-workout, every workout), in fear of the push for a daily controlling med. So, I fluffed it up and put a good spin on it.
I informed him that while, yes, I had increased my usage, it was for good reason. I'd recently developed an "exercise habit," and needed the puffer. He asked what kind of exercise and how often. I told him cardio and strength training for 45 minutes, 4 to 5 days a week. He said good on me!
When my doc asked how long I'd been at this, I replied that it was a little over four months. You know what he said? He said "good, you're over the hump. Most people don't start to feel the benefits until after 10 weeks."
TEN WEEKS? Good thing I didn't know that four months ago. Oy! Not sure I'd have had the perseverance to stick that out, to tell the truth. I mean, really..... ten weeks?
Then I commented that being sick really bums me out. In addition to just sucking, I haven't exercised in over a week, and that makes me feel crummy too. My back feels tight, my muscles feel stiff, I feel tired and lazy. The realization dawned on me right as my doc said it aloud. It seems as though I've made myself a new habit. I always thought it was kind of bogus that people said working out gave them more energy. Let's be real, you guys.... I'm
tired when I get home from work. Workouts or no workouts. I. Am. Beat. And some days, it is a struggle to get upstairs, change into my gear and get myself moving. But I do it. And I always feel better for it afterward.
I'm on day 3 of ear rescue, and I've only been able to work out once. I was pleasantly surprised that I made it through the full workout without wanting to die. I'm very much looking forward to getting all the little ear-stabbing monsters gone so I can get that spring back in my step.
