I woke up with pain in my upper abdomen. I tried everything I knew to remedy the situation to no avail. It's been a very long time since I felt this type of pain and when I've felt it before, it was most usually a consequence of dietary choices the night before. This time it wasn't food born. It was clearly stress and nerves.
I stayed home from work and refrained from eating or drinking anything but water until the pain subsided. Finally, by noon, I was feeling well, but exhausted. I couldn't get into the doctor until 4:30pm. I opted to stay home and take it easy today before getting out for the appointment. My doc thinks it could certainly be a nervous reaction, but it also might be a stomach bacteria issue. A couple of prescriptions and an order for blood work later, and I was on my way. I felt completely fine in his office. It's almost 10pm and I still feel really well.
I fell short on hitting my calorie goal of 1,700 today. I finished the day at 1,328 calories and no workout. It's one day and it's a day I was sick, therefore, I'm okay with it all.
I'm feeling much better and I'm working on finding more ways to alleviate stress in my life. The great news for me is, I'm not eating through the stress! That's a VERY big deal. Yay!
My Tweets today:
Sick this morning. No coffee, no food. Water only for a little while, at least. pic.twitter.com/Ywq8CKjCN7
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 13, 2014
Okay- I can try this. Coffee. Sugar free non dairy hazelnut flavored creamer. 30 cal. pic.twitter.com/3qiz6nxohw
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 13, 2014
First food of day. Simple Swiss cheese omelet (3 whole eggs) & a medium yellow apple. pic.twitter.com/AjFIWLphL1
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 13, 2014
Simple oatmeal (2 srvings) With 1 teaspoon blue agave nectar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. pic.twitter.com/70noJbFwSJ
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 13, 2014
Previous tweet--Oatmeal calories: 338.
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 13, 2014
Like a kid, I get a post doctors visit treat. Iced coffee. With 1/4 cup 2% milk. Low cal!! 30 cal. pic.twitter.com/Jh6dCfQkfo
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 13, 2014
Bison steak (5.7oz), asparagus, homemade guac (avocado 80g), lettuce, tortilla chips (28g-G.O.E.) exactly 500 cal.!! pic.twitter.com/UtfW0kY4Ac
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2014
Small to medium pear. I love pears!! #lastfoodofday 70 cal. pic.twitter.com/6g513vOY5y
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2014
Thank you for reading and your wonderful support,
Strength,
Sean
