Readjusting

 So after 2 weeks of IF, I'm taking a little break. I don't know if it was the extreme heat and humidity today, or residual exhaustion from swimming the other day, but I had a spell of dizziness this morning while out for a walk that required sitting down immediately to keep from falling down. I recovered ok, and was able to keep going, but it was a scary moment! According to my schedule, tomorrow would be a fast day, but I think I need some more nourishing and nurturing right now. 

Setbacks and recovery

Finally feeling back to normal again! As I get older, all the setbacks hit me harder, and it’s harder to bounce back. So—post-head injury, back on BCP, dare I say I am feeling like myself again?

Anyway, I thought I’d try getting back to intermittent fasting again, 2-5 style. Previously doing Mondays and Thursdays at max 600 calories was quite doable, so that’s the plan—although as soon as I came to that decision, I realized that I’m kind of screwed this week, as I am actually going to the office on Thursday instead of working from home, and there’s a catered lunch involved. So, this week will be Monday and Wednesday, which is kind of a drag because Wednesday is my kid-free morning and I like to have a fancy breakfast. But no excuses! I can forego one croissant for the greater good. 

Bicycle summer

Went on another group ride last night! This one with a Meetup group; I have another ride planned for Tuesday with the cycling club. Plan for summer is simply “bike as much as possible.”

I haven’t run an inch since that awful 10k though. Wondering if I’m ready to lace up again? I still have a gym membership I haven’t used since before the pandemic, so weather is no excuse. I keep thinking I’ll ride to the railpath and run there—level, no traffic, about 5k—but haven't actually done it. Maybe tomorrow?

Back to normal I guess?

I think a few days of lying in the dark with an eye mask on fixed me up? Or allowed me to recover? Tinnitus is back to usual levels; headaches not so bad now (although as I type that, I’m realizing it’s over a week since I hit my head...)

Anyway I saw my physiotherapist today which usually helps with the vertigo, and he said I was looking fit and must be getting regular exercise, so that is a good sign!

I got some extra air in my tires this morning and am going on a group bike ride this evening, so that should be nice. A social group as opposed to cycling club ride (although I’ve signed up for one of those for Tuesday) so should be light and easy I think. 

Just putting tags on this post... have I never moaned about my vertigo here before? Surprised that wasn’t a tag already...