Brain Ache

Ever have one of those mornings where you wake up just feeling “off”?  That’s me. 

I slept OK (until FH kept pulling the covers off my feet!) and I slept long enough…but I still woke up feeling “meh”.  And “meh” turned into a headache.

So instead of the gym I decided I should snooze some more before work.

And watch some PVR’d TV.

And tried a coffee to kill the headache…with some mint hot chocolate powder sprinkled in…

Ditching work isn’t an option so I loaded up my water glass (9 times out of 10 my headaches are caused by lack of water…maybe I’m still rehydrating after yesterday’s snackfest)…

And made a big bowl of oats to fill my belly for the morning.

Peanut Butter & Jam Oats!

In the pot: water, UVAB, 1/2 banana, flax meal

On top:  Kashi Toasted Berry Crisp, natural PB, Crofter’s Superfruit

Yummy!!  But it didn’t cure my headache or lethargy.

When I started to feel hungry again I decided that a green smoothie was the only thing I wanted.

Straight up green goodness.  In the KA:  ice, frozen strawberries, 1/2 banana, spinach, Amazing Grass Superfood, UVAB, water to thin…

While I was drinking it, I felt instantly better!

Boooo…but here we are 20 minutes later and my headache still lingers. Guess I will resort to pills.  Lame. 

I’m going to try to cuddle Stoopy, but he looks kinda comfy in his corner…

Wednesday Rush

Slept pretty good…not great, but good.  If only it had been before 2am when I fell asleep it could have been great!

This morning I still had that headache.  I don’t get headaches often so when I do there is usually a reason.  I’m going with serious lack of water over the last few days, too many late/sleepless nights, and the need for a good massage.

Haligonians:  has anyone tried Massage Addict?  (I think I’ve asked this before…) They offer a great price because you have to sign up for monthly sessions.  I want to give them a shot but there’s are so many therapists to choose from I don’t know who to pick!

Today, my water bottle is my BFF.

And I made sure to get protein, fibre, and fresh fruit into my breakfast this morning.  WW English muffin with almond butter and honey, with a side of kiwi and strawberries.

Pain in the Head

People.  I have a crazy headache that just won’t quit.

So yes, I’m sitting in front of the computer again.  LOL.  go me!

Admittedly I probably brought it on myself by not eating proper meals today.  For the first time in a very long time I missed both a real breakfast and totally forgot lunch.

I was on the run this morning for an appointment and a few errands, so breakfast ended up being the deeeelish latte you saw earlier and half of a Coconut Crack Cream Pie Larabar.  I only ate half thinking I’d go home and make lunch…oooops.

Work got away from me and then next thing I knew it was like 4pm, I was cranky, thirsty, had a headache and realized I was starving.

Instead of making a meal…thinking I’d make a big and lovely dinner…I broke into the strawberries I picked up this morning.  A pound of strawberries makes a meal right?  Yup, whole box…gone!  (good thing they were BOGO!)

And a Choco-Cran-Almond Bar

Finally around 6:30 I walked away from work for a bit and wandered around the kitchen.  I will admit that I was seriously considering driving to Wendy’s for chicken strips.  That’s when bad choices occur…when I’ve screwed up my daily eats.  But you will all be glad to know that I was a good girl and made a comfort food sammich instead. 

Bacon and tomato with a little herby cream cheese on ww bread. B&T are my fave!!

And broke into some fresh pea pods to snack on after my sammich.

More work ensued for a short period of time, and then FH went out for a bit so I took the opportunity to steal the couch and cozy up to watch So You Think You Can Dance and Big Brother.  (Yes, I realize I spend a lot of time talking about TV on here…but you all secretly love it I know!)

While watching I finally got myself some of that yummy ice cream I was talking about the other night.  Amazingly I stuck to one serving of Hoof Prints…gotta love those little PB cups!

It was right around that time that I realized I didn’t do any activity today.  ooops.  Well, my back thanked me for it and feels much better so tomorrow I’ll get back on track.  See…new Planner!

And now, here it is midnight yet again and I’m still awake.  Time for some more Sookie and Tylenol and hopefully a solid night’s sleep.  (Last night insomnia struck yet again…this is getting old!)

Oh, and last but certainly not least, a shout out to my Haliblogger superstar gal pal Angie!  She was on the news tonight and was absolutely lovely and inspiring.  :)

Waiting for the Sun

*blinks*

Ugh, my eyes are itchy and tired and I have a headache.  And my shoulder hurts.  And my back hurts.  Boooo. 

Got up early to drive FH to work…only to get almost all the way there (seriously, we could see the dockyard) when we realized that he had worn his uniform home yesterday and hadn’t worn it this morning.  Ooooops.  All the way back home we came…and then back again.

I had been waffling on whether to go to the gym for a run this morning, and losing that half hour made my decision for me.  Instead I just came home to a big mug of much needed/wanted coffee and some couch time with a magazine and the last two episodes of Big Brother.

At 9am I headed on up here to get to work.  My plan has been to bang through as much as I can while I sit here and coax the sun out…it’s trying really hard!  If I can get all of my work done before I head to the chiropractor for 4pm, maybe I’ll get some deck time when I get home. *crosses fingers*

With my second cup of coffee I made breakfast.

PC BM multigrain flax bagel with crunchy organic PB and a drizzle of honey.

A clementine and half a Granny Smith apple on the side.

Around 11am I got up to move around and do some stretching.  My problem shoulder (which hasn’t really truly acted up in months) is killing me today…that shooting pain right down to my elbow again.  NOT GOOD.  Those stupid theatre seats (and unfortunately probably some unknown move at Booty Camp) aren’t good for this particular injury. 

While I was wandering around the house I grabbed a little dish of dried apricots to snack on.

I’m running low on salad fixings but I think I can crank out one more for lunch today.  My goal is to NOT eat at my desk this time!