This weekend marked the opening of the local Renaissance festival that I've been part of in some capacity for 14 of its 18 years. It was great to see old friend and make new ones, but it was rough. I was unkind to myself this weekend and am currently paying for it this morning. It's going to take me the week to recuperate, and then I get to do it all again.
I definitely need to remember to pack lunches, because no matter how much I love festival food (especially from the new pastie/baked potato vendor), it does not love me. There tends to be too much sodium, which makes me puff up like mini Staypufft marshmallow man.
In addition, I left my mug at home, so I didn't drink nearly as much water as I should have, which also add to water retention; and I definitely didn't sleep enough which also adds water weight.
The miserable 40-50 degree rainy weather didn't help, either, as cooler temperatures slow down your metabolism and digestive system.
I also ate a meal from Long John Silvers last night, which I know is highly reactive for me. It was tasty, but I not only did I puff up, it's also made me dumb and lethargic. I slept a solid 8 hours last night, so there's really no reason for me to be so exhausted. I'm sleepy, clumsy and can't think clearly. It feels like I'm moving through molasses.
I'm constantly amazed by the effect that different foods can have on a person. So, as I sit here typing, eating my bowl of cherries and flaxseed, I have made myself a promise to be good to my body for the rest of the festival. Not only do I have intense weekends, but I also have rehearsal every night until Midsummer opens. I won't have the energy to make it through aerial classes and 3.5 hour rehearsals if I'm not taking care of myself. If I continue as I did this weekend, I will crash hard and make myself sick.
So, wish me luck, my friends. I will need it to make it through this week.
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