Lost Entry
My journal from last night was deleted in the site maintenance sweep. It wasn't anything big that I remember. I used to keep a copy of my journals after I posted, but I stopped doing that. It was just too much work for me. I know it's not that much, but when I would do them in Word I felt like I had to fill a whole page. I'd much rather write in here so I can stop whenever I want to. I should probably save this journal in case they have to do maintenance on the site again.
I had a pretty good day today... I had some trouble sleeping in the middle of the night with me having an upset stomach again so I fell asleep on the couch for a while. Then when I got to bed I couldn't sleep for a while. I slept until 11 and then was up for a while. I went back to sleep from 12-2 when Geo lay down to take a nap. I went for a walk- 1.5 miles. It's not a lot, but I'm slowly working my way up to a 5k. I did a couple of them (not races, just me walking on my own) last year and then I got sick and couldn't keep up with it. I've been having these stomach problems for months now, and it's hard to work out when you are doubled over in pain. I know it's my IBS, so there's nothing anyone can do about it. I went to the ER twice and the doctors twice and they all told me it's my IBS. I've been following their instructions and it's getting better.
Mood-wise I've been good these past couple of days. The pain hasn't been that bad, and I've been able to do my workouts. I've already burned my calories for the week, but I'm going to keep going. I need to break this plateau. I know that would be a great mood-enhancer as well. The lowest I got was 208, so I need to get below that to know I'm on the right track.
I had a pretty good day today... I had some trouble sleeping in the middle of the night with me having an upset stomach again so I fell asleep on the couch for a while. Then when I got to bed I couldn't sleep for a while. I slept until 11 and then was up for a while. I went back to sleep from 12-2 when Geo lay down to take a nap. I went for a walk- 1.5 miles. It's not a lot, but I'm slowly working my way up to a 5k. I did a couple of them (not races, just me walking on my own) last year and then I got sick and couldn't keep up with it. I've been having these stomach problems for months now, and it's hard to work out when you are doubled over in pain. I know it's my IBS, so there's nothing anyone can do about it. I went to the ER twice and the doctors twice and they all told me it's my IBS. I've been following their instructions and it's getting better.
Mood-wise I've been good these past couple of days. The pain hasn't been that bad, and I've been able to do my workouts. I've already burned my calories for the week, but I'm going to keep going. I need to break this plateau. I know that would be a great mood-enhancer as well. The lowest I got was 208, so I need to get below that to know I'm on the right track.
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I hate it when i type out a journal and then it just poofs :( I have started typing things out and then right before clicking to post i hit copy that way if its lost right away in the posting process i can try again.
Sorry you are having so many troubles with the IBS that has to be so uncomfortable. Back in 2010 i discovered i had a sensitivity to gluten.... i do good most days avoiding it but sometimes it sneaks in and then im in alot of pain. Have they ever checked to see if you have a gluten sensitivity? Thats great you are able to work your way back to walking again must be tough when youre not feeling all that great.... just take it easy and dont over do it.
I know all about IBS...not fun! I was just reading on how green tea just might help with IBS. I started drinking it last week and can feel some improvement. I think it might be a slow improvement and not an overnight change. I am not a tea drinker so working at getting 3 cups a day down. I am acquiring a taste for it.
I am so happy to hear you are doing better.
Your journal is inspiring. you are doing great and with your attitude you will break that plateau.
Green tea is supposed to help you lose weight too. I don\'t know if the Decafe would work. I think it\'s the caffeine int he tea & the properties of the tea that helps you lose.
Does caffeine affect IBS?