Protein Perils...

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Well the war of the protein wages on. I've been MUCH more aware, going back to the basic dietary guidelines and that is a good thing.  I find that if I don't keep my protein levels up, I feel pretty crappy. But Monday of this week I had the worst bottoming out - CRASH to date. I got home, Jen was doing chores, so I went out to help her with that.  About half way up to the house, I started to feel light headed ( a sign I've waited too long). I hadn't eaten anything in hours. I came in the house and grabbed a protein bar, and was trying NOT to wolf it down. Jen came in and asked if I was okay, I shook my head, i was REAL dizzy and sweating like mad.  She made me a protein shake.  My intent was to finish the bar, and sip the shake while I watched Molly the Owl on her webcam (I'm a Molly addict). After a few minutes, I thought I'd be okay... but I went from being all sweaty and shaky to being cold and skaky. By the time  I finished the shake I was feeling a little better, but very VERY tired... so I just went to bed (at like 9:30 - unHEARD of for me).  I was still a little iffy yesterday... felt almost stomach flu-like. I woke up this morning feeling pretty crappy... so I canceled my appointments and stayed home. The lesson in all of this for me it to really REALLY stay on top of my protein levels and do NOT try to push through to get something accomplished... take the time and get some protein!  Well off to check on Molly & the kids then off to bed for ME! I'm STILL tired!

Peace out my peeps!