OK, I am paying dearly for my fun yesterday. I bought a new bike and took it for a short spin (it was really short, since I hadn't been on a bike in years). Then I mowed the yard, then I weedeated, then I cleaned the garage.
OMG, I was feeling so good yesterday, now I feel like I have the flu. Everything on my body aches, including all my joints. I guess I overdid it, huh?
Phats
Bummer, I have done that too. But it just feels so good to do all that when you have a nice day and are feeling pretty decent. You need someone to yell at you when you are overdoing it. My hubby does that for me. I actually appreciate it. It can take days for me to recover from one day when I've done too much. Oh well, just relax and think about how much you got done!
Laker
Laker,
Thanks, I really did overdo it. I have been in bed most of the day and getting ready to go back to bed. It sure was fun, but dang it I'm paying now.
Phats
So sorry you are hurting after doing what you enjoy, Sarah. Been there, .......
I hope you feel better tommorrow. It's sort of a no-win situation. Either you never get to do those tasks or you go for it and then pay for days. It seems really hard to find a balance.
Take care,
Laker
Feel better! We all overdo it. I am down for the count today too since I had a stress filled day yesterday.Phats i was just thinking the same thing! i worked yesterday, took my mtx. shot, didnt have time for a nap. went to a wedding, NO DRINKING! and i woke up today feeling as though i had been hit by a bus! I bought a new bike two summers ago. both summers i rode it almost everyday. Now when i go out in the garage i see it and think, if i get on that thing i am f**ked! Its just so shocking how fast this crap messes with our beings:( better days to come, think posative. Like that commercial says, were not there yet but we will beeeeeeee :)
kel
Oh Kel,
I can't stand that commercial, yet I find myself singing it from time to time. =)
I am determined to ride my bike this summer. I feel so much better when I get some exercise. I hope to find a balance. I upped my Pred today, and I do feel better. I'm going for another ride today. I know, I know, I may never learn my lesson. There is something about being on my bicycle on the trail, watching the birds and little animals scurrying about.
As for you.....I know what it feels like to get your MTX shot and no nap. A receipe for disaster. Can you imagine how bad you would feel today if you drank last night. I hope the wedding was a lot of fun, even though you are paying dearly today.
Gramma, How is your little one. I think of her often and wish she never had to endure this nonsense. Take care...
Phats
On my days off i ride my bike to the coffee shop. drink some tea. than head for the trails. Or i somtimes make a stop at the dairy queen. I know defeats the purpose but its fun! I am going to make myself get on that bike this week. even if its down the road and back:0 I love biking. and i love my bike! do you have trails to ride on?
kel
Kel,
We have awesome trails here in Columbia. That is one thing that our Mayor did here, was make Columbia very bike/walk friendly. You can go as far or as short a distance as you want. Many people ride bikes back and forth to work. I was reading on one guy who actually sold his car. I'm not ready to do that yet, besides, could you see me toting around Dolce (my great dane) on my bike?? LOL.
I used to ride in the roadways, but we have drivers here who don't respect bikes on the roadway, so I stick to the trails.
Phats
PS, I think riding your bike to dairy queen is a great idea!!!
I was going to try a bike ride today but I am too darn tired from going for a walk yesterday. I think I will try the bike instead of walking when I feel better, probably less stressful to the joints. Someone else can walk the dog.
Enjoy!
Laker
Phats,
But when you feel good, it's so hard NOT to overdo it! It's like we want to make up for all the days we can't do anything! That's how I am, anyway. I'm getting a bike, too. And I'm going to ride the heck out of it. I know I'll pay for it the next day, but I guess that's what it's going to be about from now on. I'm about ready to start my next painting project. It's taken me a few weeks to recover, if you can call it that, and I'm ready (I think) for the next room. I keep thinking of my goal...sell this house...move near my babies...everything will be fine.
Now that I know that this is how my body reacts, I'll be more prepared. I hopefully, won't be a crying, crumpled wreak the next few days when I can't move. I do know one thing. I'm mentally better when I've physically done something. It's weird, but there is a sense of accomplishment, knowing that I've finished, or done something I wanted to do, even if I'm paying for it for days afterwards. You know?
Mmmm Dairy Queen. They have low fat and non fat sutffs there too!!
Phats...thanks for asking about Danielle. She seemed better emotionally this weekend. I just want her to be better physically too.