Fighting the Bloats... and Losing

This week has been tough. That time of the month, combined with a serious case of "the bloats", and I feel as if I've gained 5 pounds. I've also had a wicked migraine for about 4 days now, and it just feels like my head is going to explode! Vigorous exercise is making it worse, so I dusted off my Earth Shoes and went for a walk on Monday and yesterday, in lieu of running. (The thought of bouncing made me want to curl up in a ball and disappear).

It had been a while since I had worn my Exer-Walkers, and boy do they make a difference. It basically felt like I was going uphill the entire time and now my calves feel it. I think I will add a couple of walks a week wearing them. I don't think I should run in these shoes, as they were made specifically for walking, and I'm picky about my running shoes (read: afraid of knee injuries). But WHOA! What I thought would be a leisurely walk turned into quite the work out. (The long shower afterward was bliss)...