I realize that I’m turning into a chronic illness blogger as well as a fitblr. But hey, if you want to hear me complain about running, you’re going to have to hear me complain about being sick too since this is a massive part of how I live. Especially now since I’ve had a bad relapse and I’m getting wrecked by symptoms daily.

Once a week, I set out all the pills I have to take that week. Some are vitamins, most are for POTS, all of them keep me standing. On a good day, I only have to take 12. On a day like today where my leg is bothering me, I add in four Motrin and take 16 - with things like painkillers or cold medicine I play it day by day like a normal person does and add them in as needed.

This week I’ll probably end up taking around 115 pills total. Yeah, it’s pretty ridiculous. So I thought I’d just give you a snapshot of my morning. Now I’m off to do my usual round of morning upper body work!

wearerunners:

The most nerve-wracking moment of a race.

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whatshouldfitbitchescallme:

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staceyleeh:

Taking my TDKR Catwoman costume for another run, taken just before Supanova Melbourne.

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oh hey, look, it’s time for a general life update:

- I’m still off running. I’m instead rolling around on the floor screaming about how I want to go running. I don’t know, I pulled my leg muscle real good or something and it’s just a pain. It doesn’t hurt to get around my house or anything so I don’t think it’s seriously injured, but walking for a mile hurts so running is still out of the question at the moment. It feels a bit better everyday so I’m hoping that if I suck it up and stay off it for a few days, it’ll be fine. It’s pissing me off though because I can feel my endurance and motivation slipping away each day that I can’t run. 

- on the plus side - not running means I do like 200 crunches and pushups a day. 

- also on the plus side - my eating has been really good lately. The last time I got binge-y was two weekends ago when I was traveling and even then I never fell into a full on binge. I slipped into some bad habits, but stayed in control and got back on track the next day. Since then I’ve been doing well - no binges, no overeating, lots of fresh veggies and fruit. So I’m glad I’m keeping my diet on track even though my running has been derailed. 

- I have a hockey date on Friday. Because the only thing better than playoff hockey is dragging a boy along with you. 

- I’m house/cat sitting for 3 weeks now and I’m so thrilled to be living alone for the first time in ages. Pro: there’s no one around to keep cookies in the house now. Con: there’s no one around to see if I buy cookies myself. Pro: there’s no one around to see me look like an idiot when I do zumba. Con: there’s no one around to make me feel lazy when I don’t workout. I’m optimistic though. I think I have the willpower to make good choices when I’m completely on my own. 

- all you kids doing vlogs kind makes me want to do one. I don’t know. Maybe. I’m thinking about it. I don’t know, anybody wanna hear me ramble like this but with the added bonus that you can hear me slip into my Pittsburgh accent? 

- I had all the blood work done today to make sure my new medication isn’t shutting down my liver. It was as thrilling as it sounds. Thankfully I’m used to going in for blood work every few months, so needles don’t bother me anymore. I should find out in a day if I’m all good. Not sure it matters though, the new medicine doesn’t seem to be helping all that much - I still feel like death and fainted twice today so I remain frustrated. 

And now off to bed. See you tomorrow, kids. 

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I just bought myself one of those massive days of the week containers that  old people use because I take 16 pills a day and sometimes I really suck at keeping track of them. 

I feel like I’m 80 years old. 

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beccarocks:

danhacker:

This Just Might Be My Favorite Gambit Cosplay, Ever

I had no idea that a gender-swapped Gambit would be such an awesome cosplay. So regardless of gender, Gambit’s always got sick abs I guess.

She was absolutely gorgeous in person. This photo almost doesn’t do her justice.

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This Pens game. Oh my god. Double overtime. I’m screaming.

I’m going to be a wreck tomorrow. I’m not going to sleep until this is over. But I have a ton of fasting blood work in the morning to make sure I’m not dying. So tomorrow I’ll be exhausted, hungry, and exsanguinated.

Don’t care. Hockey. Worth it.

misskitkatcupcake:

fitbenebabe:

Buffy!!

Sometimes I get feisty and my inner Buffy comes out; then I realise I’m not Buffy but my mouths gone way too far by that point….

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wakeuphealthy:

riiaeatsright:

Originally from The Greatist

Sometimes I find myself cheating out my workout when it comes to the end, so when I saw this article, I knew I had to share it with you! So check out this list of 23 Ways To Push Through A Tough Workout:

1. Who’s really getting cheated?

Sure, no one else would know about skipping out on the last Chatarunga. But only one person loses in that situation (hint: it’s not the super-ripped chick sweating it out on the next mat).

2. Change pace.

Circuit training, a killer combination of cardio and strength training, can help break the monotony of a long workout. Run five minutes, then drop and do some push-ups. Wash, rinse, repeat.

3. Picture this.

Visualize cheering fans or crossing the finish line to bang out one more set or lap. Or just go mental: Imagine this workout is the equivalent of the Olympic trials (no big deal).

4. Grab a pal.

Work out with a fit pal who will hold you to a higher standard. Stuck going solo today? Imagine they’re still there. After all, who wants to wuss out in front of an audience?

5. Break it down.

Set mini-goals when the going gets tough. This isn’t a three-mile run— just six measly half-mile runs.

6. Savor the pain.

“Pain is weakness leaving the body,” the saying goes. Pain is also proof that this workout is tough. Clearly you’re doing something right, so why stop now? (Just know when pain is signaling something more serious.)

7. Compete.

Whether comparing against the dude on the next treadmill over or your own time last training session, competition ups the ante and helps us forget about wanting to quit.

8. Remember the end.

That post-workout high? Yeah, almost there. The struggle of that final set won’t last— and when the workout’s over, it’ll be replaced by a much better feeling: pride.

Read the rest at The Greatist!

Your mind can push your body past its physical limits!

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See that big glass empty jar over there? Just pretend its peanut butter. *sticks finger in jar and licks it* Mmmmm… yummy. You should try it Beth. <3

Oh my gosh. Did you just make a Lost reference?