I suffer from acute motion sickness. If you've never experienced it you can't imagine how it feels. I break out in a sweat, and am overcome by a feeling of nausea. At first I feel like I'm going to die, but quickly fear I won't. It is brought on primarily by bumpy plane rides, rough waters, and winding roads. Rides at amusement parks are particularly brutal, but I have also experienced it simply whirling around the dance floor. It is absolutely incapacitating, and the only way to get over it is to curl up and sleep for several hours.
Last night unanticipated motion sickness was elicited by the floor exercies I was trying to do. After about 40 minutes I had to give up, go home and go to bed. Fortunately I have an electronic bracelet that emits small electric shocks into the acupuncture points on my wrist, and prevents motion sickness on most modes of transportation. Hopefully it will work next time I am at the gym. Otherwise Zee will have to change my workouts. Very disappointing.
It was a joy to meet participants as they came in to register for Donate the Weight. The exchange of ideas and information was very helpful, at least to me. Shirley's Story has really sparked the imaginations of many of us, who had pretty much given up on ever being physically fit.
Between registering and weighing participants, I met with chiropractor Ted Johnson who carried out a variety of tests on my spine, including x-rays. He will have a written report of his findings when I see him again Saturday morning. I am curious to hear what he has to say, as I have no aches or pains to complain about and am not aware of any problems.
My next scheduled work-out with Zee is Thursday. Today I will just do some brisk walking up and down Marine Avenue (1 km each way) as I make a bank deposit and run other errands. Zee will present me with an eating plan later this week. In the meantime, I am controlling my food intake. The race is on!
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