Feeling hormonal...

i was going to say I was feeling down, but truth be told, I'm 100% sure this is just hormones messing with me right now. I don't think I'll be exercising today. It's 41 degrees outside and even with the aircon on, the house is not feeling particularly cool. After being outside for the past two days, the boys are railing at having to be inside. I'm sick to death of this diet already, and really want to cheat on it, but I know that is simply because I'm premenstrual and this is fairly normal for me.

I think all the dairy is messing with me a bit though because I've been so moody and crampy and bloated and just generally pmsy for about three days now, and despite a touch of spotting yesterday, I have nothing to show for it... That's not really that surprising mind you, I'm only CD11 today, so at a minimum tomorrow should be the last day of this cycle, with AF showing up on Saturday, or else, Sunday or Monday. Right now though I'm hoping it's earlier rather than later, for the sake of my mood. For the sake of timing Monday would be better though...

If my low, low feeling is any indicator though, it'll be tomorrow or Saturday...

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Amanda O. said…

Ah bugger... I hate that sort of feeling. :-( Here's hoping AF delays until Monday and you are feeling a bit of relief from the evil hormone fairy! :fingersXed:

If the dairy is affecting you do you think it'd help if you switched some of it from cows to goats? It's supposed to be easier to digest in general, so maybe would be a bit nicer for you if it's not a different pH?

1:15 am

Clel said…

Hugs Sif, I'm holding you in my toughts at the moment. Goddamn if you weren't in a dream I had last night (just hanging out in the background). xx

4:23 pm

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