Knew I wasn't alone in dealing with this ****.
Hormones. Jesus. I don't think I had emotional outbursts like this when I still had my cycle! I know my boobs didn't hurt as bad. Menopause can go take a flying leap ... My doctor may have to adjust my dosage, I think.
So I hiked two days in a row, around 5 miles each day, trying to take the easier routes. And then today my smart self said "hey, let's ride the bike." Yeah, that was a mistake. Knee isn't happy with me. But I rode an hour and went 13 miles ... See, this is what I mean about being stubborn. I do things with full knowledge that they may not be the best thing I need to do. I blame the Army - they grilled that whole 'pain is weakness leaving the body' BS ... if I could get out of that mindset, I'd be better off I know. But it's hard when it's all you know. My physical therapist has a field day with me about it.
I'm working on cleaning up my eating too. And working on being mindful about eating, as I said. I've got clothes in my closet right now that I want to be able to wear again!