Summertime
The temperatures are heating up outside with summer quickly approaching!
How do you feel about summer? Do you like the season? Does it make you uncomfortable? Let's talk about it!
Used to be my favorite time of year. Now with constant fatigue, the heat just drains my motivation to do anything outside. I’m overweight so even though I have a family vacation planned at the beach, I wonder how much I can take part. I love the beach, wondering how I’ll do with my cane on the sand. In the South, once it gets warm it stays warm through Sept. I don't want to wish my life away, I just hope the heat & humidity doesn’t keep me inside all summer.
Hi
. I can see why you are anxious about the summer. Heat and humidity can make anyone lethargic. Throw in chronic fatigue and extra weight, and it can feel much more difficult to enjoy the season. Has your doctor ever investigated the source of your fatigue? So many things can make fatigue worse -- nutritional deficiencies, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases. Often, more than one health condition contributes.
If you search online for "beach cane for sand," you will come up with several options for cane bottoms that are designed to keep your cane from sinking into the sand. I found some on Amazon for around $20. That might be a good option for your family vacation. Will you also have access to a beach umbrella? Shade can make a huge difference in your ability to tolerate the heat. Hydration will be critical, too. I often carry little packets of Propel powder in my purse that I can mix with bottled water on especially hot days.
I hope you are able to get in the water a bit to cool down as well. Don't feel guilty if you have to take a nap in the middle of the afternoon while the others wander off. Yes, you will miss that activity, but you will be refreshed and ready to enjoy the next thing on the agenda.
Sending lots of gentle hugs your way. - Lori (Team Member)
can't stand the heat
Thank you so much for sharing. You're not alone there! So many people would agree with you on that! If I may ask, are there any particular reasons that the heat can be difficult for you? I've seen people mention fatigue, overheating, so many different things. How does it impact you the most? 💙 Kayleigh, Obesity.net Team Member
