So I thought I'd do a quick road loop this afternoon.  I had a light but good lunch at 1.  Took a ride at 3.  It was windy on the way back but I was enjoying it, even if it was a bit chilly.  Then about mile 25-27 somethin just hit me.  I wasn't feeling at all hungry up until this point.  I tried to shake it off for a mile or to, drink my water, but when I hit the road that heads back to Gilbert, all I could manage was 8 or 9 mph (on my Bianchi), I barely got up that hill on the corner.  All I could think of was to head to Paul's.  As cars passed I was pretty wobbly.  I eeked into Gilbert, and unfortunately Paul wasn't there.  I knew something was up, and so I headed to anyone that looked like they were home.  I got to a neighbor of Paul's and asked for some help, some food or something?  They nicely brought me a granola bar.  But as I tried to stand there, I was super dizzy.  I just took a knee.  The father and mother that was walking out said to come inside.  They sat me in their living room and put a blanket on me.  I slowly got some Dr. Pepper down and stared at the floor, very nauseas.  About 10 minutes later (at least I think it was) I was on my feet.  But the Dad was ready to take me home.  I was so confused at my body that I thankfully obliged.   A short trip back and I just felt better and better.  I got back safe, and felt great actually, but the Dad wouldn't take money or anything!   I owe these people whose names I didn't even get a big thank you, and need to stop by there tomorrow to say so, I got a big bottle of Dr. Pepper and new box of granola bars to start.  I know I'm not diabetic, but I definitely had some imbalance!  I've bonked from lack of food before, but that gradually came on, and I could just plug through the cravings.  This was debilitating, humbling, strange...
So thanks to Paul's neighbors.  Paul if you read this, I'll be up there sometime tomorrow.
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Wow! That sounds scary. I've had a bad one before that had me wobbly, dizzy and calling for help, but I never felt debilitated. That's strange...and could be dangerous this time of year, with the cold and dark coming on. Take care.
Alex-
Sorry I wasn't home. I am glad that you were able to get the help you needed!
Scary.
Thanks guys. Nice reminder to understand the whole diet thing. Not your fault that you weren't home Paul:) It's funny, I know that through the health insurance plan from ISU I can get a dietician for free to help me. It's probably a good idea. But then I'd have no excuse to go on TI V4 right??:)
Damn straight you wouldn't! I'll make the appointment myself.
Hahaha. I'm afraid they'd say Mr. Samuel Adams has to go away:(
Alex, you definitely need to give TI a shot. What a blast!
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