An interesting note:
This morning, I woke up hugely swollen! My hands, to be expected, were swollen. But my face looked like a giant marshmallow! Everything on my body was swollen, just puffy, water type of swelling but, wow. My face felt like it was going to explode. And I dropped 5 pounds since yesterday. (The swelling has now, a few hours later, gone down significantly.)
(Does this mean I can finally say I got my swole on?!)
It's raining today and, therefore, too wet to finish up the tilling. Yay! My entire body is tight as can be. I had to stretch before I could even get out of bed this morning. LOL So today will be an easy day of recovery for me -- just lots and lots of stretching and maybe a walk or slow run later if I'm up to it.
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Originally Posted by UConnJulie
Diane,
As someone who lives with a lot of stress ... I can totally relate to needing something less taxing. Keep your new plan flexible ... so that you don't feel guilty if you need to substitute some stretching or a nice walk in for a lifting workout. Listen to your body and substitute less strenuous work when you need to. Too much physical stress will just break your body down more. Remember that strength gains and body repair during times of REST, not during the work.  |
That's exactly what I'm trying to do now. During the calmer winter months, I can handle the Alwyn-type workouts but, currently? Not a chance. It's just way too much, especially since I'm an all-or-nothing person.
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Originally Posted by dillytl
I've discovered that products with that added to it tend to make my tummy NOT happy!! We used to get these wraps all the time and I finally realized that every time I ate one for lunch I'd be bloated and miserable - checked the ingredients and the 2nd one was vital wheat gluten!
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I actually thought of that last night. LOL I remembered Julie has mentioned a gluten intolerance (and I know tons of others have the same issues) and was thankful that I don't have to deal with that. My homemade whole wheat bread is rather brick-like without the extra gluten.
And a howdy and good morning to the rest of you, too!