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Uh Oh

Hey guys

So…bad news…..I think I might actually be getting really sick. I mentioned the other day how I had the horrible headache and while it did finally go away, today it came back full force along with feeling incredibly dizziness and lightheadedness…and there’s something iffy with my tummy. I hate to whine but I just have no energy and all I want to do is lay in bed. Actually, I DID end up laying in bed for most of the afternoon—it’s like this feeling like I’m about to be really sick but I’m not quite there yet. Oh boy.

And my appetite is really off. For lunch I had a hummus and avocado pita with a yogurt (didn’t finish the yogurt)

No snack and then dinner was very odd as well. I thought I should try to eat something substantial so I heated up some leftover veggie chili that I had made and froze a few weeks ago with a piece of millet toast with earth balance—

The toast tasted super delicious but I couldn’t stomach the chili at all. This was at 6:00. At 7:00 I thought maybe I should try again and just eat what I feel like so I had ANOTHER piece of toast, this time with peanut butter and raspberry jam:

And now I’m going to lay in bed and watch a movie…….I have a really bad feeling about tonight and I hope I’m wrong and I sleep really well and wake up feeling awesome tomorrow but I haven’t felt this “off” in a really long time so I think something is up. I’m pretty in tune with my body and something is definitely not right here but I can’t pinpoint it.

Yikes…goodnight!

February 18, 2010 By jenna

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Ready To Train No Rest For The Weary

Jessica @ The Process of Healing

February 18, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Awww girl so sorry 🙁 Here’s to hoping that you wake up all better in the morning!

Morgan

February 18, 2010 at 7:19 pm

I hope you feel better in the morning. Stay hydrated!

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl

February 18, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Oh no! Hope you waking up feeling really strong and refreshed!! Sending prayers your way tonight!!

Hugs,
Michele

Christie

February 18, 2010 at 7:21 pm

Awww! So sorry to hear you’re under the weather, that’s the worst! Get lots of rest, stay hydrated and don’t forget the vitamins!
Feel better soon
~Christie (http://rollerkoesterrun.wordpress.com/)

Mo@MommyRD

February 18, 2010 at 7:21 pm

Oooh, I hate that feeling. I hope you sleep well and feel better tomorrow.

diana(mymarblerye)

February 18, 2010 at 7:22 pm

hydrate and get plenty of sleep. sometimes the first signs of the flu can be vomiting or…butt vomiting! REST UP!

Niki@ Niki's Neverending Adventure

February 18, 2010 at 7:22 pm

Hope you feel better tomorrow!! Fingers crossed!

JC

February 18, 2010 at 7:26 pm

Oh no! Hopefully it won’t last too much longer. I hope you get better soon!

christina

February 18, 2010 at 7:28 pm

i want all of your food you ate today. that chili looks so good! hope you feel better, from one charlestonian to another 🙂

Allie (Live Laugh Eat)

February 18, 2010 at 7:30 pm

I think a relaxing day in bed is in order! Watch some silly shows and veg out. Best cure for any sickness.

Deva (Voracious Vorilee)

February 18, 2010 at 7:31 pm

Oh my – I hope that you feel better quickly! Toast and a day in bed are my stand-bys when I get sick – I always feel better after a day of rest and toast.

Nicole

February 18, 2010 at 7:32 pm

I know this is totally not your situation but that is exactly how I felt when I was about 2 months pregnant. I had these horrible headaches (not prone to headaches at all) and also felt dizzy at times. Food was not appealing in the least the entire time I was pregnant (of course there was hardly any room b/c it was twins). I hope you feel better b/c I know exactly what you’re talking about- the only other headache I ever had that was worse was from caffeine withdrawal. I now take a daily vitamin c and haven’t been sick in like 4 years. Good luck and I’m sure you’ll feel better tomorrow.

Stef

February 18, 2010 at 7:32 pm

oh no! sending healthy vibes your way. hope you feel better after a good night’s sleep!

Jenna

February 18, 2010 at 7:34 pm

Aw feel better!

steph

February 18, 2010 at 7:35 pm

ah i’m sorry girl, sending well wishes your way!

Estela @ Weekly Bite

February 18, 2010 at 7:35 pm

Hope you feel better!

BethT

February 18, 2010 at 7:35 pm

I feel poopy, too, and also had toast for dinner. Healthy vibes for both of us.

Brandi

February 18, 2010 at 7:40 pm

I second Nicole, that is the same way I felt also when I was around 2 months prego! Hope you feel better!

Katy ( The Balanced Foodie)

February 18, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Praying you’re not sick! I hate that feeling of waiting for it to happen. You need some green smoothies in your life! If you can stomach it, drink the green! So sorry, I really really pray you feel better tomorrow morning!

Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)

February 18, 2010 at 7:46 pm

Ugh, the “I think I’m getting sick” feeling is the worst! Sometimes I think actually being sick is preferable…Get some sleep and have some toast and tea. Feel better!

Ameena

February 18, 2010 at 7:50 pm

Sorry you aren’t feeling well! Sometimes the waiting to see what happens thing is worse than actually being sick!

Suzanne de Cornelia

February 18, 2010 at 7:52 pm

Very sorry to hear that, bed and a movie and chicken broth!

Thought you might like this inspirational pix of Golden Girl Lindsey Vonn as it looks kind of like you when get back to training [am sure that can’t sound too good at the moment]
http://bit.ly/DbPaj

Take care of yourself. Have to say that’s one reason I think it’s better if coloring hair to do blond as dark color dye is very unhealthy. IMHO….there are non toxic ones at health food store/Whole Foods. I’m sensitive to everything so have to cut out all toxins…don’t even use non-organic household cleaners.I think all of that stuff is why cancer rates so high.

Feel better soon I hope.

Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]

February 18, 2010 at 7:58 pm

Sorry you’re under the weather. I’m very in tune w/ my body too and can easily tell when something’s up. Take it easy, love.

Ashlei

February 18, 2010 at 7:59 pm

Oh no! Hope you feel better!!

Lisa (bakebikeblog)

February 18, 2010 at 7:59 pm

Aww no – I am so sorry to hear you are not feeling well 🙁 Rest up! And hope you feel better soon 🙂

Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat)

February 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm

oh no, feel better and get some rest!

Tara

February 18, 2010 at 8:01 pm

Feel better. I think something is going around because I didn’t feel great this week either.

Jessica

February 18, 2010 at 8:02 pm

Hope you feel better. I’m feeling a little “off” myself. My boyfriend SWEARS by Zicam which works within the first signs of a cold.

Carolyn

February 18, 2010 at 8:02 pm

I hope you feel better soon!

Alyssa

February 18, 2010 at 8:03 pm

I hope you feel better! 🙁 Get lots of rest and keep listening to your body!

Heather (Heather's Dish)

February 18, 2010 at 8:03 pm

yikes, i hope you don’t have something like mono! that junk is NOT good. i hope you get better soon, being sick is no bueno.

Nora@LiveLifeEatRight

February 18, 2010 at 8:03 pm

I feel your pain…I woke up with two pink eyes this morning all good and swollen. All the yummy bites, and mint chocolate cookie fro yo in the world can change the way I feel today 🙁 It is hard not feeling like yourself, but as the old saying goes…this too shall pass. Get well girl, and rest up!!!

Caitlin

February 18, 2010 at 8:04 pm

I had symptoms VERY similar to yours last week and this week. One morning I physically could not get out of bed, and I was constantly lightheaded. It got so bad that I went to the doctor and she diagnosed me with VERTIGO (plus a virus)! She said that is why I was so dizzy / on the verge of passing out even when lying down. The only solution I found was to sleep for about a week straight. I hope that you take it easy, sleep a lot, and feel better soon! And if not, at least you can feel pretty exotic for having vertigo.

Lauren

February 18, 2010 at 8:07 pm

I rarely comment but just wanted to say I’m praying you sleep so peacefully through the night! No one likes being sick, but feeling sick during the night is the worst! Feel better soon!

LeanGreenLiving

February 18, 2010 at 8:13 pm

Just a thought. . . you’ve been lucky to have access to so much gourmet, rich food since you moved and now you are “eating cleaner” which allows your body to do some cleansing . . . your symptoms sound like a cleanse, a detox. . . let’s hope that’s all it is.

Kate

February 18, 2010 at 8:16 pm

ahhh i have had the SAME symptoms going on seven days now 🙁 🙁 🙁 hope you feel better and it doesn’t get worse!! If you find something that works let us know im dying for something to make me feel better!

Lindsay

February 18, 2010 at 8:45 pm

Oh, J! Prayers for health and wellness…

Jil

February 18, 2010 at 8:48 pm

Oh no! Feel better, girl!! I had the same thing last week — it was just blah.

Karla

February 18, 2010 at 8:55 pm

Oh no! Feel better soon and take care of yourself!

hungryforbalance.wordpress.com

February 18, 2010 at 9:03 pm

I know you probably got all kinds of feel better advice but I swear by these eachinacea/ zinc lozenges! They’ll get you back to feeling like you in no time- along with lots of water and rest, of course 🙂 http://www.vitacost.com/Quantum-Thera-Zinc-with-Echinacea-Lozenges?csrc=GPF-046985909914

Blaine

February 18, 2010 at 9:20 pm

I had the same thought as #35 – it often helps me to give my body a rest from digesting so much food and eat liquids, smoothies and light soups so I can channel a lot of energy for healing. Totally helps me feel alive again when I’m in a funk.

You’ll bounce back soon, girl! 🙂

Jacquie

February 18, 2010 at 9:54 pm

I hope you feel better soon 🙂 Give yourself the love you deserve and hopefully whatever-it-is will leave your system soon!

Jill

February 18, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Oh no–hate that looming–I think I’m getting sick feeling. Almost worse than being sick is the dreading being sick.
I will send you a cyber grass power smoothie to resolve all your worries—-****—-there you go. You will feel better! Just keep repeating that mantra.

Hallie

February 18, 2010 at 10:21 pm

I hope you feel better! That “something isn’t right” feeling is no fun at all.

Mastering Public Health

February 18, 2010 at 11:54 pm

I had a similar problem a week ago. Strange, unsettling headaches all over my head, nausea and body aches. It was quite scary, but has thankfully passed. Sending good vibes your way!

Limerton

February 19, 2010 at 12:12 am

Hey Jenna,
I hope you’re having a good sleep- we all feel icky sometimes. Keep positive about your getting better, and you will- be it with intervention from others or on your own. Way to take it easy and listen to your body. The weekend’s coming up and hopefully you can find time to rest and address whatever’s going on 🙂

Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com

February 19, 2010 at 12:51 am

Oh you poor thing! I hope you wake up feeling better 🙁 Forcing yourself to eat will help though – when I was really sick I still tried to eat as much as possible, and I recovered far quicker than people who didn’t eat and had the same bug. Sleep well!!

Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion

February 19, 2010 at 1:10 am

Oh no! Feel better, get some rest.

Emmanuelle

February 19, 2010 at 1:41 am

I hope you feel better today, get some rest and keep listening to your body!

Rachel (Suburban Yogini)

February 19, 2010 at 2:05 am

I’ve been feeling like I’m coming down with something all week. I wish it would either come or go!

Feel better soon 🙂

La

February 19, 2010 at 2:52 am

Yikes!! I hope you feel better, soon!

Tina

February 19, 2010 at 3:30 am

Uh oh is right! I went through the EXACT same thing earlier this week and only now am feeling more back to normal. Take care of yourself and rest a lot. Hopefully you have a low key weekend coming up 🙂

Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

February 19, 2010 at 3:34 am

I hope you feel better tomorrow (today) Jenna! I hate being on the precipice of an illness. Rest up as much as possible!

christie, honoring health

February 19, 2010 at 3:37 am

Feel better soon.

Darryn (brio.gusto)

February 19, 2010 at 3:47 am

Oh no…that totally sucks! Take it easy girl!

I actually JUST wrote a post basically about this the other day – listening to your body (http://briogusto.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/topical-tuesdays-on-listening-to-your-body/) – because I’ve been dealing with fighting off some illness as well. So far I’ve managed to do it….If you have time, take a read 🙂 Apparently there are viruses galore spreading like crazy right now.

Hope you start to feel better soon!

Becky

February 19, 2010 at 3:58 am

Rest, rest, rest, and feel better soon! I had a bug a couple weeks ago and it was no fun. I tried to do too much and just made it worse. Listen to your body – it knows what it needs.

nicole

February 19, 2010 at 4:11 am

Feel better! Maybe since you’re resting and you caught it early it will go away!

Mara @ What's For Dinner?

February 19, 2010 at 4:14 am

Stay hydrated and get some rest!! Sounds like what I had a couple months back… not fun, but fairly quick.

Heather @ Side of Sneakers

February 19, 2010 at 4:19 am

Hope you feel better soon! Take care of yourself 🙂

Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg

February 19, 2010 at 4:46 am

Oh no– there’s nothing worse than just waiting to get sick. I hate that feeling 🙁

GurlOnA"Diet"

February 19, 2010 at 5:03 am

awww that sucks 🙁 I’d recommend (if u can find it) citron tea from an asn supermarket (it’s korean)- it was known as an antibiotic and very popular in asia!

theemptynutjar

February 19, 2010 at 5:12 am

Feeling sick sucks. Welcome to my life 🙂
If it makes u feel better, I never do anything productive at all and sit all the time also 🙂
That pita looks great. Avocado + hummus + bread = yum….and the earth balance + jam is a nice idea.

Hoping you feel better. It sucks, but everyone is bound to get sick at some point. Eat up and try to be positive!

Jenny

February 19, 2010 at 5:14 am

Sorry you’re not feeling well! Hopefully this morning you will be rested and on your way to recovering 🙂

Brigid Bauer

February 19, 2010 at 5:17 am

Sorry you don’t feel well. I was just reading the healing (and many other qualities) of cucumbers. Maybe you should slice one up and give it a try.

Angela @ A Healthy Fit

February 19, 2010 at 5:24 am

Just listen to your body and get some rest. I usually crave pb & j on toast when I’m sick.

Heather

February 19, 2010 at 5:29 am

Jenna,
So sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. There is nothing worse for an active, on-the-go person than getting sick! I’ll keep praying for you my love. <3

Heather

Sarah R

February 19, 2010 at 5:38 am

Oh Jenna, I hope you are feeling ok this morning! Take care of yourself girl!

Emily

February 19, 2010 at 5:38 am

Blargh! I hope the rest does you well. Sometimes that’s enough to ward off illness!

Michelle

February 19, 2010 at 5:48 am

I hope you feel better this morning! I feel “off” too, but the best we can do is FIGHT the sickness with rest and liquids!

Heidi (Fighting with Food)

February 19, 2010 at 5:58 am

I sure am crossing my fingers that you will wake up feeling better. Sickness is never fun – especially when you feel like you have too much to do to be sick.
Sending you feel-good vibes!!

Kelly

February 19, 2010 at 5:59 am

Feel better! Try not to push yourself if you really aren’t feeling well. Sometimes you just have to give in and rest.

Paige (Running Around Normal)

February 19, 2010 at 6:03 am

Oh no! I know that there are some cold and flu’s going around lately, but I hope you miss it.
Make a Green Monster with Amazing Grass??

nadia jaber

February 19, 2010 at 6:08 am

A migraine can do ALL those things….. feel better

Sophie @ yumventures

February 19, 2010 at 6:15 am

I know a lot of people who have been getting stomach bugs lately, just drink lots of fluids and rest! I hope you feel better!

Diana @ frontyardfoodie

February 19, 2010 at 6:16 am

Take it easy! I hope you’re feeling much better today. Nothing like a bug to get you feeling off.

M.

February 19, 2010 at 6:22 am

I felt like this when I went off coffee…
Hope you aren’t getting flu-that’s what all my friends have now,but it’s one that doesn’t last too long.Just makes one feel really crappy for a week,
Hope you can nap/soup/herbal tea it off!

Samantha

February 19, 2010 at 6:41 am

Get yourself to the doctor, girl!! There is no shame in going to the doctor, don’t try to guess what this is or sit it out on your own, minor infections can quickly get out of hand if you don’t take care of them. I don’t want to scare you but, please, if you feel that bad, see a professional!
I’m sending healthy vibes your way…

Lauren @ louisianagrown

February 19, 2010 at 6:48 am

Oh no, it’s morning now and you haven’t posted… hope you’re not too sick!

Delfina

February 19, 2010 at 6:51 am

I’m sorry you’re not feeling so hott 🙁 Get well soon!

Lauren @ Eater not a runner

February 19, 2010 at 7:00 am

Ugh hope you feel better soon :-/

Jenni

February 19, 2010 at 7:13 am

My heart goes out to you, Jenna…when I feel under the weather all I want is my bed and MY MOMMY even though I am 34! I know your mom can’t be there to make you better…but you’ve got all of us!! Chin up.

Kim

February 19, 2010 at 7:20 am

I hate that feeling. Feel better soon!!

Andrea

February 19, 2010 at 7:30 am

Oh I hope you feel better this morning! Rest and nourish yourself with your favorite things this weekend.

ellen eats beets

February 19, 2010 at 7:36 am

I hope you woke up this morning feeling much better! I hate being sick, so my fingers are crossed for you!

ShutupandRun

February 19, 2010 at 7:45 am

Maybe an inner ear virus? Hoping you’re better today.

MMiller

February 19, 2010 at 7:46 am

Hope you woke up feeling much better! Maybe a doctors visit is in order! Rest and drink your tea and some OJ and just plain take it easy!

Hope all is well today…still take it easy!

Haute Teapot

February 19, 2010 at 7:54 am

Emergence! That’s all I can say…it’s prevented me from getting full-blown sick countless times. It’s right when I feel the tickle in my throat or my nose feeling off, I take it at night and in the morning and it’s warded off sickness so many times.

Adam

February 19, 2010 at 8:13 am

Had the same feeling last week… Hopefully it is just a touch of something and will go away quick! Drink lots! Feel better…

Daisy

February 19, 2010 at 8:22 am

Jenna, i think its soemthing going around. i felt exactally how you described this past weekend. its was a really bad head cold, runny nose, and then some. (waves of nausea and weird eating habits included). I am like you, i never get sick and this was a “weird” state for my body. I think it will pass in a few days. I reccomend emergen-C as well. I also take oscillococcinum – its homeopathic and avalible at local drug stores. I highly reccommend it.

Lisa

February 19, 2010 at 8:24 am

First of all – let me say that I’ve been following your blog for months and LOVE it! I too have had trouble fall/staying asleep at night. I was training for a marathon in June, 2009 and around that time notice that my sleep patterns became disturbed. I hated going to bed every night because I was afraid of having a bad night’s sleep. I used cognitive behavioral therapy, or retraining the way my mind thinks about sleep, to become a better sleeper again. Hopefully, this isn’t the case for you (it’s the worst!) but if it is, and you want any book recommendations for this, just let me know. Good luck!

Kristilyn (My 29th Year)

February 19, 2010 at 8:45 am

Yikes – getting sick is not fun, especially now that you’ve started training!

Stay hydrated, get lots of sleep, make sure you take your vitamins, and listen to your body when it comes to exercise – you don’t want to make yourself worse!

Hope you feel better soon!

Lu

February 19, 2010 at 8:51 am

I hope you feel better very soon. Take it easy and be gentle with yourself.

Heather @ Sugar & Spice

February 19, 2010 at 8:56 am

Hope you are NOT sick – but if you are, I hope you have a super speedy recovery!!

Beth @ DiningAndDishing

February 19, 2010 at 9:09 am

I hope you are okay Jenna! Hang in there.

Therese

February 19, 2010 at 9:20 am

Hope you feel better!!!

Becky @ flybynyght

February 19, 2010 at 9:24 am

I’ve had that “off” feeling since the middle of December. I don’t feel sick, but I constantly feel like I’m just about to come down with something. There have been a couple of times where I’ve given in to it, but it never happens! I feel like I’m at 95% all the time….not that I want to get sick, but I want to feel back at 100%!!! Hope you feel better soon!