My trainer and coach both love to tell me that progress isn’t linear. As a person who started taking fitness seriously in middle age, this has been a rock fact for me, not a lesson I needed drilled into me. But I wanted to add some clarity for what setbacks look like for someone inContinue reading “Setbacks”
Tag Archives: chronic fatigue
Reverse Engineered EEN Smoothie
To approximate food like Modulen or Kate Farms medical meal replacement shakes, I made this smoothie. I drink two of these a day currently, in addition to 3-4 Kate farms shakes. The Kate farms micronutrient profile hits all essential vitamins and minerals at 3-4 shakes a day. My last meal of the day is yogurtContinue reading “Reverse Engineered EEN Smoothie”
Fit in my 40s update
It’s been about two months since I have reframed my thinking about fatigue, chronic illness, and fitness. My therapist has been very helpful in reinforcing my new mindset, as well as looking at the scientific evidence of my recent colonoscopy, which shows no signs of inflammation. With my Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s medically managed, I shouldContinue reading “Fit in my 40s update”
Vicious mind cycle
I had a colonoscopy last week and the results were really good. With my thyroid and Crohn’s managed, I shouldn’t been feeling fatigue. So what could the fatigue be from? I have been working with my therapist to interrogate some mental blocks I have around exercise (exercise will make me sick, exertion will increase myContinue reading “Vicious mind cycle”
To be fit in my 40s
I am trying some things this winter to beat the sunless, warmthless doldrums. Not talking about my symptoms (unless it’s with a healthcare provider, or I’m explaining to my boss why I’m not coming to work) Keeping the same sleep and waking times, even on the weekends (sleeping in is my favorite, but big shiftsContinue reading “To be fit in my 40s”
Exercise: it helps fatigue!
One of my favorite activities to do when I can’t do anything because I have crippling fatigue is to read websites about what will help my fatigue. Many of these websites list exercise as a practical way to boost energy and mood. So… I want to just clarify that for me, fatigue means I’m incapableContinue reading “Exercise: it helps fatigue!”
Fatigued AF
I have a fun cluster of chronic illnesses that all lead to me being fatigued at this time of year. Crohn’s disease Seasonal affected disorder Hypothyroidism Regular ass depression Premenstrual dysphoric disorder I can’t wake up in the morning. I often have a headache or nausea right when I wake up, but that eventually goesContinue reading “Fatigued AF”
Chronic Fatigue be like…
Sleeping in every available free moment Not sleeping thru the night Holding my eyes open at work Body feels like it’s made of a heavy metal sludge Cranky about things that normally irritate me Cranky about things that do not normally irritate me Screaming, “Today is not the day!” (Just to make sure everybody knows.)Continue reading “Chronic Fatigue be like…”
Snow Day
I had the day off work today as a giant storm system moved thru central Ohio. We got more slush and sleet than snow, so it was kind of a silly day to not have school but I’m not complaining. I will be complaining, however, about the crushing fatigue I suffered all day. The stormContinue reading “Snow Day”
Why does my Chronically Ill friend never hang out with me? And other Questions, Answered.
If you have a friend or loved one with chronic illness, you may have wondered, why does that friend often say no to or cancel plans with me? Maybe you felt it would be rude to ask. Maybe you thought it was about you. Well, I am here to clear things up for you! You’reContinue reading “Why does my Chronically Ill friend never hang out with me? And other Questions, Answered.”
