Sorry, nobody's getting naked here. But you were searching for me, right? I've been kinda MIA. My kids have been battling the late fall germs and sickness for weeks now, but on Sunday it finally got to me. I'm hard to break, but this one put me down for the count. Yesterday, I finally hauled myself and the kiddos to the doctor. Diagnosis: Strep.
So we all have our prescriptions now and by tomorrow, no longer contagious. I've never had Strep before, but let me assure you it's more than just a sore throat (my misconception). With the fever, I think I've sweat out more than I do on a 10 mile run! Oh, and the headaches... I've been thankful for the leftover 800mg ibuprofen from my post-natal days!
On the plus side, Strep also brings a loss of appetite. My goal was to start up a strict diet this week anyway (note the weight tracker at the bottom of post). Through marathon training this summer (and the recovery), I put 10 lbs back on. Seriously?! So not only do I have to get that back off, but add another 19 to get to my ultimate goal. With 15 weeks until the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon, I'm making a run for it. 2 lbs per week.
Yup, just watch me!! Holidays and all...
I haven't run since Friday morning, and already feeling the "letdown" of no exercise. I plan to do some mild yoga this morning to stretch this achey body out... and is it too much to hope for a short run tonight? We'll see...
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL before Myrtle Beach Half Marathon on Feb. 18
Created by MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter
Strep sucks! I had it 3 times in one year about 2 years ago. It seems to get me at least once a year now that I'm older yet I never had it once as a child. It is like dying a slow death. Mike kept waking me up in the middle of the night to make sure I wasn't choking because I truly had such a swollen throat it was nearly closed. I refused to go to the ER because of course Strep only strikes at night when all the clinics are closed...
ReplyDeleteAww feel better jess and fam! Strep is brutal. You have some great goals. Mine are similar. I put on about 10 in the whole marathon process too. I am hoping to take that and more off this winter. Look forward to reading about your progress and some tips too.
ReplyDeleteUgh Jess! I hope you and your family are on the mend very soon! Step sucks! I get it ever year....chalk that up to being around germy kiddos all day long! You're right though...with feeling like you are swallowing razor blades all day you don't feel like eating much! I have faith that you will hit your goal! Rest up!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all on the mend. I have Strep once and holy moly I never want it again. It was awful. I really never understood people when they said they had strep but after I had it I totally got it. It is the worst sore throat I have ever had. I literally wanted to cry every time I needed to swallow.
ReplyDeleteI get strep all the time. It is awful. I once had it so bad I literally could not get out of bed - my whole body wouldn't move.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry the kiddos were sick too. Nothing like being sick and taking care of others. I hope you are all on the mend!
I have 26 to go. Ugh. I totally hear your pain! I totally plateaued during marathon training and am so hungry right now...
ReplyDeleteOh, I have missed you! I think an ambitious weight loss goal through the holidays is fantastic. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteoh no, strep! That's NEVER good :(
ReplyDeletehere's hoping you all get well SOON!
hope you feel better friend! and totally pulling for you as you work toward your goal!
ReplyDeleteYuck! I hope you all get to feeling better and running soon!
ReplyDeleteyuck doubled :P I hate strep - it's really gross when you are a science nerd like me YUCK I hope you feel better in time for your thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteoh no I hope you feel better soon. My little one and husband have some sort of gunk and I have been avoiding it like the plauge. :)
ReplyDeleteOh no Strep! Hope you feel better soon Jess!
ReplyDeleteyou can do it! i'm sure once you've gotten over the strep that you'll feel energized and ready to hit it hard!
ReplyDeleteOh yuck! So sorry everybody was sick! My youngest had strep + ear infection. No fun at all. All the best with the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteWe just went through the same thing. I so feel you on this! Antibiotics are amazing though and I feel great less than a week later.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you've been sick. Feel better soon and good luck with your goal! You can do it even with the holidays :)
ReplyDeleteStrep is no fun! Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, where have I been??? Hope everyone gets better soon!
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