Day three of the flu

[clevermanka]

Apparently this thing has a two-stage process where it gives you false hope the second day and lets you feel a teensy bit better. But on the third day, after the coughing, body aches, and fever have abated, it hits you with a studded bat of headache, nausea, throbbing swollen eyes, and dizziness.

Great.

To make sure that weight loss wasn't just dehydration, I measured myself this morning.

Sunday's stats:
Weight: 169.4
Waist: 33.5"
Navel: 40.5"
Hips: 44"

Today's stats:
Weight: 163.6
Waist: 32"
Navel: 39"
Hips: 42"

And that's all I've got energy for. I came upstairs to lie down for a bit before trying some yoga and I fell asleep for two hours. Pretty sure I'm not gonna make my five days of intentional movement this week. Lucky me I'm having no problem sticking to the Whole30 since I'm pretty much just not eating anything.

Comments

[msmitti.livejournal.com]

sleep is the best thing when sick. keep doing that.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I just dropped a comment on a previous post that I hoped you would have a speedy recovery. I didn't realize that this flu was being sneaky with the one-two punches :(

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

*gentle hugs* I hope you get loads of healing rest and replenishing fluids and feel better soon!

[write-out.livejournal.com]

You are 100% exempt from intentional movement for as along as you need.

Rest up, drink up, and here's to a much better tomorrow!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Blech. I hate it when sickie does that. At least things will be warmer this weekend, when hopefully you'll be feeling better to enjoy it.

Stay warm stay rested.

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

Seriously, when you're this sick, making it to the bathroom should qualify as intentional movement.

[gansje.livejournal.com]

UGH, flu. I am so sorry.

6 lbs in a week?? Can I be you just for a week? I'll get the kids babysitters so it'll be a good trade for you.

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Hoping this passes you by soon, bb.

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

OH GAWWWWWD. I am so sorry. I used to get the flu at least once a year--my worst year was a three-flu year. It's so bad. Sending you all the hugs and wishes.

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

On a cellular level, your body is active as all get-out. Glad you're managing to rest and move easy (hugs from a distance)