So I took my rest from exercise which I think helped, got back to it, and then I got sick--for the first time in over 6 years. I have no idea where it came from, but I had a low grade fever, congestion, headache, and a sore throat. It started Thursday night and today, Wednesday, I finally feel somewhat normal.

I have not done any exercise since last Thursday and I am a little apprehensive abut going tomorrow. I plan to just use the elliptical at a completely easy pace and when I feel tired, stopping.

My pedometer tells the tale--last week I had a couple of days with 18000 and 12000 steps and then since Friday, between 1500 and 1000 steps. Practically inert!