Postby Kathryn-in-Canada » Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:00 am
Only 3200 steps yesterday since most of my up time was spent in the car.
Harriet: I do try a timer but that doesn't always work. Yesterday, for instance, the phone call came 5 minutes after I lay down and lasted 25 minutes. So much for an hour nap. Other times I wake up but am physically too wiped to get out of bed. There's two symptoms here, 1) body tired - ache, get cranky, fine motor skills leave and 2) sleepy - yawning, rubbing eyes, just want to nap. If neither of the symptoms are present, going down for a nap is a waste of time. If one or both are present that doesn't guarantee I'll actually sleep but I need to lie down (sitting or reclining to watch tv or visit is insufficient still.) I think the key is I have to turn my brain off (as much as that is possible with me!), close my eyes and withdraw from the world.
Busy day today. Will get at least 8K steps for sure.
Am actually worried about stepping on the scale after my shower. I really ate badly yesterday.