Weight Loss Diary 2017 - Goal 1-0-5

misty22 said:
Hello, I have been quiet for a while as I go through my peaks and valleys of depression.

Re: cortisol, all my tests checked out OK.

I have been on bio-identical progesterone for two months consistently and I have noticed some mood and energy improvements. My cycle length last time was 30 days and the bleeding was not heavy. Ovulation and hair loss have not improved.

But I have been taking more of a note of my thyroid. The naturopath I currently deal with said my T3 is low - whereas my old naturopath did not think that. I did some online research and it does seem low. Which means hypothyroidism and which can interfere with ovulation/periods. I have an appointment with another naturopath on the 4th and I will ask him for a full thyroid panel. And if low T3 can be supported with low level of dessicated t3 hormone.

I reached out to this nutritionist as well - because while I am eating healthy-ish - maybe I am not eating properly. I do not know.

Cannot wait for these hormones to balance out...I feel I have not addressed a root cause after two years at this...I am hoping the thyroid panel will show something meaningful.

CW: 112lbs
GW: 105 lbs
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Going to focus on losing 7lbs and eating healthy. Looking after myself completely. Not focusing on what I cannot control. Not dating. Just getting myself together completely. Taking care of ME.

This weekend I will be looking at jobs, my side hustle and my overall budget/bills and getting the house in order. And some creative outlets. I want to take piano lessons.
 
alligatorob said:
Hey Misty, good to see you posting again. I was thinking about you the other day, would have poked your diary if you hadn't popped up on your own.

Consulting a nutritionist is never a bad idea, but eating "healtyish" may be good enough. The nutritionist will help you understand.

Hope you get those hormones balanced! Are you getting cold up there in the cold frozen north?
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OMG it is getting cold, haha. I forget Rob, where are you based? How have you been doing?
 
misty22 said:
and eating healthy. Looking after myself completely. Not focusing on what I cannot control. Not dating. Just getting myself together completely. Taking care of ME.
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Hi, hon. It's always nice to hear from you. Take good care of yourself :grouphug:
 
misty22 said:
OMG it is getting cold, haha. I forget Rob, where are you based? How have you been doing?
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I am in northern Utah, not nearly so far north as you, but at higher elevation. Probably equally cold.

I'm good, thanks for asking.

Nice to see you posting again, keep it up.
 
I am thanks, sweetie. I have been doing some self-arse kicking & am back to eating well & looking after myself better after a period of depression I guess. I'm fighting my way back out of the hole :grouphug:
 
Cate said:
I am thanks, sweetie. I have been doing some self-arse kicking & am back to eating well & looking after myself better after a period of depression I guess. I'm fighting my way back out of the hole :grouphug:
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I understand. Yes, sometimes we need tough love. I am glad you are back on track. I am getting back on track too.
 
I went to a new naturopath today and...spent a shitload of money, sigh. But it's OK. As this is my last set of robust tests. We are doing a DUTCH test - and some blood tests - but he was puzzled with my condition too. So far I have stumped three medical professionals :/

Also, the egg freezing clinic called for a consultation next week. I'm going to go to check out the process, cost and wait times & will assess if I want to do this once I get the info.

Anyways, here is my plan b/c I am tired of running around now.
  1. Get testing/bloodwork done in late Nov --> see if there is a thyroid/ conversion issue --->correct
  2. Getting onto birth control to see if that corrects the problem partially (after blood testing done) --> late Nov
  3. Give up caffeine (I was told to do this today as it causes a surge in blood sugar & I have insulin issues )
  4. Pray to God - I give up. I don't know what else to do.
  5. Focus on what I can control -> i.e. getting to my goal weight, eating a nutrient-dense diet, i.e. 3 -4 cups of veggies at least per day, walking at least 30 - 60 mins a day/dancing/moving / enjoying life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This has been very exhausting. It's perplexing me that no one knows what is going on. But yeah, lots of work to do on myself. If I give it all I have, I cannot say I did not try.

CW: 111.2 lbs
 
Giving up caffeine has been difficult - I had withdrawal headaches and feeling zapped of energy. I'm going to ease off it slowly, use green tea as a transition and slowly wean off.

I tried Oat milk - it did not settle well with me.

The more and more I think about my condition, the more I think it is a thyroid issue. The onset was so strong and sudden.

Anyways, this week is very busy but planning on getting my labs done either Friday morning or Sat morning.
 
I got my bloodwork done today and am working on a DUTCH urine test. Have to collect four samples at different points during the day and then send them in for analysis.

Re: birth control pill - I was planning to start tomorrow after my DUTCH test is done. This may increase my weight as it influences hormones, which I am a bit worried about. Let's see how it goes tomorrow. I may get down to 105 and then start. Not sure. Let's see how bad the hair situation gets before I completely crack and take the pills. Hair shower days are always dreadful for me. Tomorrow is mine. Let's see how much falls.

I am not fully active on dating apps yet, very passive as of now - still working on "fixing" myself. But a couple people asked me out and I decided, why not. One was terrible -did not look like his pics, heavy into PDA and ....let's just say I wanted the date to end already. The second, very young, not a good texter, doesn't seem sure as to what he wants. The third thought I sounded like a kid over the phone (which I can, lol, I'm 35 but I sound and look younger), so I think that was enough to scare him away.

Re: job hunting, I started today. I realize I need to think a bit about what I want to do and reach out to people. I son't want to stay in brand marketing in consumer packaged goods. I want to move into a more forward-thinking/moving industry. I will think about it this week.

Today I really feel like giving up on everything- men, health, life, in general. My younger sister reminded me I cannot. I also sometimes think of the celebs I look up to, like JLo, her life is worlds apart from mine but I admire her work ethic, to outwork the entire room. I just need to remember that.

CW: 109lbs
 
misty22 said:
Today I really feel like giving up on everything- men, health, life, in general. My younger sister reminded me I cannot.I
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No, Misty- no you cannot. Your sister cares & so do I :grouphug:
You are a very strong woman. That I know, xoxo
 
misty22 said:
Today I really feel like giving up on everything- men, health, life, in general.
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Of course you can't, and you won't. I can understand the feeling however, I think we all have felt that way sometimes. Hopefully it has passed since you posted this.
misty22 said:
JLo, her life is worlds apart from mine but I admire her work ethic
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I like JLo, one of my favorite actors. Never thought about celebs as role models, they are just people like us, only with more fame and money. Some are probably worth emulating, some are not. Most of the ones we know are probably smart and hard working, you don't make it to the top of your field without being.

Hang in there, you'll be fine!
 
I've been having irregular bleeding and have stopped the progesterone (for now). It has started snowing here. I am sick and had a 101 degree fever yesterday, have a cough today, aunt passed away yesterday (not sure how yet, she got sick and passed away on the way to the hospital).

This week has had a rough start.

Hope everyone else has had a better one. xx
 
alligatorob said:
Of course you can't, and you won't. I can understand the feeling however, I think we all have felt that way sometimes. Hopefully it has passed since you posted this.

I like JLo, one of my favorite actors. Never thought about celebs as role models, they are just people like us, only with more fame and money. Some are probably worth emulating, some are not. Most of the ones we know are probably smart and hard working, you don't make it to the top of your field without being.

Hang in there, you'll be fine!
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Thanks Rob xx

I'll feel better once I am past this "sick" stage at least. Just need rest.
 
Today I started birth control. Good decision or bad, I don't know. Will it help or not, we will have to give it 2 months.
 
Sorry for the rough week, and for your loss. Yes, rest and look after yourself.
 
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