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January 06, 2005
Feeling Worse
I've tried mightily to fight this stupid cold, but I'm clearly losing the battle because now it has moved into my upper respiratory area. I feel like a hairball's stuck in my chest, and I want to hock it up just like the cat does. Except my hairball is a glob of mucous that I can't cough up in one sitting. I know, it's gross. I left work early today when I started getting clammy and achy again; the cough has been manageable in the daytime, but the congestion's getting worse and it's keeping me and R. up at night. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning, so we'll see if she gives me any antibiotics or if I just keep taking cough medicine. All I know is that I want to get better ASAP because I don't want to miss too much training!
Since I'm off my feet and I couldn't get a good, restful nap in, I've starting on some new books I purchased/received recently - Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook and Crime Scene: The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science. I feel like a total nerd because I prefer to read non-fiction and military history books, though I do stray toward an occasional trashy magazine when hanging around my mom's house. Anyhow, I'm particularly interested in the chapter "Bulking Up Without Adding Fat" in the Clark book. At 5'1'' and 98 lbs, I could probably stand to gain a few pounds. My swim instructor keeps telling me to eat spoonfuls of peanut butter so I can gain some fat and float better. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I think I will make my selection for our Thai carry out dinner! Mmmmmm, I love spicy food...
Posted by Leilani at January 6, 2005 07:38 PM
Comments
Hope you are feeling better soon! Sending health vibes your way right now... :)
Posted by: Beth at January 6, 2005 10:18 PM
Leilani,
So sorry to hear you're under the weather! Sounds like colds and injuries are running the gamut through this blogging community at the moment. Sounds like you have the right idea, to get off your feet and rest until you feel better, though.
By the way, I don't neccessarily think you should bulk up, unless you feel that you need it. Runners' and swimmers' bodies are inherently different (as are bicyclists' bodies, which makes the triathlon sport an interesting concept). Ew, eating spoonfuls of peanut butter? Icky, anyways!
Take care and get mo' betta' soon!
Meghan
Posted by: Meghan at January 7, 2005 08:06 AM
i'm not trying to add weight but i am definitely definitely on the peanut butter diet. everyday. without question. i am an unhappy person if it isn't it the house....i can't belive you don't like it!!!!
feel better! maybe the quad will heal while you are resting? have a good day!
Posted by: Audrey at January 7, 2005 09:28 AM
i was thinking of your blog on the elliptical!
1) if you don't like it, don't eat it, save your calories for something you like to eat!
2) if you are going to eat it, you can try: peanut butter on bagels, peanut butter on waffles, peanut butter with bananas, and for dessert, peanut butter and chocolate chips
that all sounds more appealing to me than just peanut butter by the spoonful...
Posted by: Audrey at January 7, 2005 12:11 PM