As I was writing my last workout recap post, I realized in the middle of it that I could add old Orangetheory at Home workouts to my YouTube playlist. I still can’t believe I didn’t think about that until I wrote my blog post, but I’m glad I remembered it at some point so I could do it. And I added a ton of OTF workouts to my list, but I limited it to the special ones. So I added the Dri-Tri, Hell Week, and all the Hometown ones where it features different coaches around the country. I guess at some point I could almost use the workouts that were exactly a year ago because we are coming up on 1 year of home workouts. But I’m still trying to keep some variety in there.
And for this past week of workouts, I only did the OTF workouts. And that was for 2 reasons. First, they do bring me a small sense of familiarity and comfort because they are what I am used to. I know the format and what the different exercises are called. And even though the 4 workouts I did this past week all happened to be ones that I didn’t do before (but that was just how it happened and not something I tried to do), they still felt like what I’m used to. But also, I did it that way because I was feeling really awful and didn’t want to associate any other workouts with a feeling I’m used to pushing through doing OTF workouts.
I had my usual monthly nausea this past week (and will be still dealing with it this week). I’m used to that and while it’s tough, I know I can get through it. But I had a double dose of nausea because the new medication I’m taking causes nausea too. I’m trying to be careful with how and when I take it to limit nausea, but I think it might take a few weeks before my body gets used to it. So I just had to push through like I do when my regular nausea is extremely bad. I had some really hard days where I didn’t know if I’d make it through the workout without throwing up. But I took it easy when I could and didn’t do exercises that I knew would make me feel worse.
It wasn’t that great of a workout week as far as what I was able to accomplish. But I always try to remind myself during these bad weeks that it’s better to do something instead of nothing. I also try to remember that sometimes it’s more about just keeping my routine up and having a regular schedule and not as much about pushing forward. I still want to improve in my workouts, but between pandemic fatigue and nausea, I knew this past week wasn’t the week to attempt to do that.
I know that this week will still be a bit tough, but at least my regular nausea should be getting better during the week. And maybe the medication won’t affect me as much soon. That one is a little less clear since I haven’t taken this medication at this dosage before. I know when I’ve been on a lower dose and I’m on it for 1-2 weeks, I’m feeling sick the entire time. But who knows what will happen for me this time. I’m just going to keep going and if I’m feeling up to it, I might try another workout besides one of the old OTF ones. But even if I only do the OTF ones, I know I’ll be getting a good workout in and I’ll be happy.
I know I’ve said this so many times in the past 11 months, but I can’t wait until I can be back to the workouts I’m used to. Whether that means in the studio or the outdoor ones. As soon as I’m fully vaccinated, I’m planning on going back. I have no clue when I’ll be vaccinated, but I know that every day that passes is also a day closer to whenever it happens. Maybe I’ll be lucky and I’ll get one of those surprise vaccines like some of my friends have been lucky enough to get. But I know I’ll be vaccinated eventually. I just keep hoping it will be soon so I can get at least one part of my life back.
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