Hello there everyone, how are you? How is your Bank Holiday going? It's cold, grey, windy & drizzly where I am, atypical Bank Holiday weather eh? Firstly thanks to everyone who mentioned I could change my Blog settings back - I did so and it's so much better.
Well apologies for the lack of blogs recently, I am feeling very uninspired about things I have to admit. There's no money, the weather has been horrendous for the last month at least which means I can't even enjoy a nice walk and then on top of all that, last weekend my lower back decided to give out! It's on the mend now - I found some free yoga advice & videos online which have helped plus I have a friend overseas who is very into yoga so she offered some tips too.
However all things concerned, life feels bland at the moment. Just getting up for work, coming home, eating dinner, not doing much in the evenings, going to bed then doing it all again.
I did throw myself into trying to lose a bit of weight didn't I. That went well for about 3 weeks (lost about 5 pounds) then all went downhill when I hurt my back (bloody typical!) as it meant the aerobic exercise pretty much went out of the window and I comfort ate as well, all last week. So I need to get back on track with that as well. I have definitely put some weight back on so I am probably back to where I started.
I am actually off to the Doctor this coming week for a bit of a chat as I am worried about a few things: my weight for a start. WHY do I weigh so much when people think I weigh about 3 stone less than I actually do? I want my blood pressure checked and if possible, my Vitamin D levels checked along with my iron. And possibly blood sugar levels as well as I keep getting the shakes & instant hunger which is a bit weird. One of my sisters is hypoglycaemic and she's urged me to talk to the GP just in case as I also get jittery, bad tempered & get some headaches with it as well.
Oh dear! I feel like a bit of a wreck at the moment if I am honest. But, I am just carrying on, just trying to keep my head above water financially for now with a plan to try and improve things later on this year. I hope, I really really hope, that the sun comes out soon. I am feeling very lethargic and down. I need the sunshine to cheer me up. I am longing for a lovely long walk in the warmth but it's just not happening.
Well apologies for the depressing post. I just wanted to check in with you.
Here's hoping you are all doing much better.
Take care. x
Oh dear you do sound a bit under the weather at the moment.Its amazing how rain and miserable weather can affect your mood isnt it? Yesterday was lovely and sunny (if cold) but it did lift my mood a bit.I think you do right to go to the doctor, a few blood tests should put your mind at rest/provide a diagnosis and hopefully you will soon be on the mend. I am struggling with my weight again too, really must make a concerted effort after our holidays shortly.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read that you've had back problems. It's great that you've discovered Yoga and have some-one who can help you try some stretches. My sister got me into Pilates - which is perfect for grotty backs too. I also completely agree with you about the weather and the way that it's pulling down everyone's mood. Here's hoping that we get some sunshine soon.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes OK at the doctors. Jx
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