And this time it's because she's given me so much to think about in her new book and I am now 99.9% certain that I have a problem with my thyroid or some sort of metabolic syndrome. My hormones are screwy! Period. I've spared you all my detailed account of my symptoms over the last few months, but they are there. I think I was hesitant to really admit that I thought that's what was going on with me because even though thyroid dysfunction exists, in the "dieting world" if someone cries "hypothyroid" you get "tssssked" at secretly because that's an "excuse" isn't it?? I think I'm ready to make a doctor's appointment to find out what exactly is going on with my hormones because I've given it long enough to "work itself out." I want labs and a complete workup of my "counts". Ya know what? I'm 29 years old and I have never just had routine bloodwork. I think it's time anyway.
I mean it makes perfect sense! I've lost 100+ lbs and through most of it I had not exercised consistently or was not able to exercise (due to MVA recovery) and that would have been a guaranteed recipe to create a sluggish metabolism. I already figured that part out. Plus things like artificial sweeteners (flavours and colours) were one of my best friends in cutting calories along the way. Thanks to this book I'm now seeing the facts about the things that are in the processed foods etc. that I was eating during much of that period. The thing about it is yes, we all know that processed foods are bad, we all know that artificial sweeteners aren't good etc., but honestly, without actually having it all laid out in front of you as to why and what it does directly to your metabolism, it didn't really hit home the way that it has now. Little snippits of the latest news of research and science here and there doesn't really consolidate to make things make sense to "me" in my case the way this book has so far. Shirls, girl, I know you'll be buying this book (if you haven't already) and I think there's a special dedication page to you and I in the Forward ;-) Okay, not "actually" but you know what I mean.
So far I'm getting exactly what I wanted out of this book. I'm done with diet pop and sugar free starbucks syrup. How's THAT for meaning business! ;-P
Right now I'm gearing up the pup to go for a run, so you'll see my little Nike+Mini change to 23 workouts when I get back and upload my stats. Plus I need to earn some extra calories for our Easter dinner tonight. :-)
Ya know what? As scary as it is to think that I could have a thyroid or hormone dysfunction issue, denying it isn't going to make it better on it's own and I'm really glad that I started paying attention to this girl because even though it's not going to be easy to cut out the junk out of my food and everything else, I see that it's possible and guess what? There were many days a few years ago that I thought that it just "wasn't possible" or it was just "too difficult" to lose over 100lbs and the old cliche still exists in my mind, "Nothing worth doing is easy."
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I think its always a good idea to get blood work done periodically. Its possible you have an issue with your thyroid. Doesn't hurt to find out.
I love the old cliche, Nothing worth doing is easy.
Great info, I will have to check that book out.
Emmett
I am waiting for this book to be delivered from Amazon. I can't wait to read it!
I personally think that knowing you actually do have a thyroid problem is in a sense liberating because you finally have something you can research, address and fix as opposed to just screwing around with your exercise and food which may mess up your metabolism even more. I'm going to be checking this book out from the library asap.
First of all, going to the doc is a smart move! It's always best to know what's up with your body, and a little blood work can go a long way. =)
Second, you've piqued my interest so much in regards to Ms. Michaels' new book that I just requested it from the library. Good job.
Happy Easter!
I, too, have never had routine bloodwork done. I went to the doctor for the first time in ages and thats the first thing she has on my agenda.
I hope you get everything checked out as soon as possible!
I am so glad you are getting your butt to the doc to get all your blood work done! Ask to get everything done - and get copies of the results! Good for you girl. And amazing run too (from your other post) you are a superstar!
Can I just tell you how much I love your mini?
I giggle whenever I read what she has to say.
I just bought a nano today and am looking forward to getting a mini of my own.
The book sounds interesting. I may have to check it out myself.
Hi. You have a great blog and I'm impressed with your weight loss commitment. I've sure worked hard on mine.
By the way, I agree with one of your blog posts that knowing you have a thyroid problem is liberating. But...if you don't learn about the right way to treat your thyroid problem, your weight problem is going to continue. I've been there and done that. And most doctors don't get it.
There's another really great book you need to read on correct thyroid treatment, and it's completely by thyroid patients. It's called Stop the Thyroid Madness: a Patient Revolution Against Decades of Inferior Thyroid Treatment. It's a compilation of patient experience on better thyroid treatment and boy did it open my eyes. I have four other thyroid books, and Stop the Thyroid Madness is easily the best one I've ever read. There's also a website: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com which will give you a flavor of what it's all about. I like the book because it's easier for me to refer to.
What an eye opener for you. Glad to hear your going for the bloodwork.
Keep up the great work Angie. I love the new picture. Congrats on your hour long run, WOW!!
Shirley
I had routine blood work done recently for the first time, and everything was fine. That being said, I know they didn't check thyroid levels because it was not checked off on the sheet the doc gave me to take to the clinic.
I've been thinking I should have thyroid levels checked, but I'm afraid the doc will just brush me off...Guess I shouldn't really let fear hold me back from trying though.
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