View yesterday’s food and exercise log:

Yesterday, my period came two days early and I could feel my body descending into unshakeable fatigue, indigestion, and cramping as the morning wore on…

I did my best to stick to my lower carbohydrate regime, but when 7pm rolled around, and I was dead tired – accompanied with fatigue that felt like trudging through thick mud – I justified eating frozen, prepared macaroni and cheese by having to walk to the store and back to get it.

Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for me. But, also, it makes me feel the most bloated and tired of any food. I purchased Amy’s 3-Cheese Mac with Cauliflower and supplemented my day’s lack of protein with yet another protein and greens shake blended with almond milk and fresh strawberries. It’s amazing how little food for the amount of calories is in those frozen food meals.

I went over on my Carbs goal of 40% yesterday, but I don’t mind.

Sometimes, when Aunt Flo visits, ya just gotta do what’s easy.

I somehow pushed myself to do a moderately challenging upper body and core (using only body-weight) workout while watching Psych with my roommate. I have been using an interval/HIIT app for years called “Interval Timer”. It is simple, free, and works well for me.

I usually assemble my own workout. Here is what yesterday’s looked like (moves are linked with pictures):

3 sets, 60 seconds work, 10 second rest

1. Tricep dips (on floor- low intensity)
2. Plank
3. Leg Lifts
4. Bridges (I would hold it up the whole time and squeeze my glutes)
5. Superman

As you can see, it’s possible to fit in a quick exercise, even when you are battling period pain and fatigue. Just work with your body and choose a lighter workout. Movement is good for your body. I actually worked up a tiny sweat with this one!