It's a Healthy-esque Thing

Bye, Frank. I should start with, my Doctor determined I do not have a goiter at this moment. Sorry, Frank you've been let go. I met with my GP this past week to discuss the outcomes of my test and the lack of utility in my thyroid gland. He's heard this speech from me before, so I expected the same results, but after the pre-determined lecture, ' Eat Less, Exercise more '*, with a bit of ' A lot of over weight people just want to blame their thyroid for their bad decisions '** and ' you can't believe everything you read online '***. He elevated my dosage of Synthetic Thyroid, the very thing I have been asking for for years. This week I started on an elevated dosage along with my Thyroid support supplements and I already feel different, maybe because I won the first battle. Wish me continued luck, Yours in Health-i-esque, Melp PS - For the original post click here *I can't eat any less, I am only consuming 1400 calories a day.

I am into every trend, I like thinking I discovered something before it was cool. I also (but not always) do my research to determine the validity of the claim being made and the realistic ideals it presents. Will I do it? Will it work? Is it long term? Along my path of wellness, I have adapted and modified with different  methods. I know calorie counting works for me, I know intermittent fasting works for me; both play to my strengths and use the burden of information to keep me on track. I know that vitamins don't work for me, I can't measure the results so I forget to take them (flawed logic I know). Finding something I believe in and will do on a regular basis is tricky. This past month I have added Warm Lemon (fresh squeezed) water to my morning routine, during my fast which means all the goodness is going to straight to my gut (*which is the focus of a lot of ineffectiveness right now, great podcast on that here ). It adds flavour as I get to my eating time an

I've fallen down the well of Podcasts and conspiracies. I'll put together a list of the best ones (on the side) so you know where to find all of the actual details. I am learning my inability to regurgitate information. (It reminds me of Tim Taylor on Home Improvements*, Wilson would bestow upon him amazing wisdom and than Tim would, at the worst time, spout his interpretation that was always wrong. In the right spirit, but wrong). *Richard and I are binge watching this show and feck, it is so funny and still very relevant to our lives.  On that note; I will try to share what I have been learning... Hypothyroidism;   also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain. I practice Intermittent Fasting, a great tool for an OCD foodie

I didn't do this chapter, I probably should have, but I didn't have the willpower (the irony is not lost on me). The experiment for this week was to pick an 'I will' or an 'I won't' goal and stick to it. This means... I won't swear, I will use my left hand to brush my teeth; it is suppose to be something challenging, in line with your will power goal, but also traceable. I couldn't think of anything I wasn't already doing. I also didn't want to over complicated this balancing act (ie. Isagenix, Intermittent Fasting, Thyroid supplementing and calorie counting... hmpf). Just writing that sentence highlights the struggles in my life... I take on too much. And with that I just figured out my will power goal for Chapter Three. I won't weigh myself everyday (multiple times a day). It might not seem like a lot, but I am obsessed. As of this post I won't weigh myself outside of Friday mornings as part of my groups weekly weigh in.

I am well into Chapter 4 at this point, but I am still utilizing the lessons from Chapter two. Chapter Two was the best experiment yet; proper sleep, outdoor exercise and relaxation. It's like a prescription to live my best life. Sleep has never been a concern for me, I love it, it loves me, but this chapter is about getting proper sleep, uninterrupted - deep and restful. To do this I eliminated screen time in the bedroom (or before bed), I added a salt lamp for warm lighting (to battle the intrusive blue light put out by screens) and I moved my meditation to before bed, for the perfect mindset. I also use a Sleep Well spray from Isagenix, this has nothing to do with the book, but is having a great affect on my sleep. It's a blend of herbs that are suppose to promote proper sleep, it might be a placebo, but I like the taste and finality it represents to my day. Once I spray, that's it --- the day is over. Outdoor exercise is something I strive for daily, but doesn