Let's play a bit of catch up, I always wanted this blog to be about helping other people with less time than I have. People who have similar ailments, but limited resources. I have time, I listen to every health podcast (and true crime). I read every article, I am a complete information junk. I spend my free time figuring out what works, on my own and with professionals, I read self help books.
But I am just me, I am not a professional, I don't have a wall of certifications, so this blog turns into more of a journal entry that you might pull wisdom from.
Let's get all caught up;
The Weight Loss scam grant; I completed a full year with the program which doesn't tell you anything. In that year I paid $3000 and I spoke with a dietitian 3 times, a counselor once and a fitness girl 5 times. The company I started with went bankrupt, the company that took over my contract wasn't registered with the program and would require my final weigh in to be at another clinic. I had 9 months to lose 45 pounds, basically unassisted or I lost the grant. No big surprise here but the only thing I lost was the grant money. The program was half-assed and I regret getting sucked into the scam. I now have more to lose than when I started.
Good Old Frank (my goiter); he's not with me today, but that can change by tomorrow. I had a endoscope to check out my throat and all the bits in-between. Aside from waking up in the middle of it with only a faint memory of being tackled it went well, nothing out of the ordinary.
My Thyroid; it's still there. I am taking the Naturally Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) with an increased dosage of 125. I wanted to switch for some relief of symptoms, but I don't have that kind of luck. I still battle the same demons, but now getting my medication is an extended trip and a headache. I am currently debated the return to Synthroid, it's cheaper and easier. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto, which is great news, because with the right diet I could fix it. My antibodies are still around 280 (instead of the recommended 36), my body is attacking my thyroid like its the enemy.
Fitness; this is my favourite part of any plan, but has been lacking. I was told my genetics didn't like cardio based workouts. I was best designed for burst exercises, but those aren't fun. I followed the assigned workout plan for 6 months and didn't gain anything (or lose). I quit that. I bought the habitnest journal for fitness, thinking I love journaling and its all right there, but it didn't stick. I walk a lot, I bought a bike and I told myself if I ate well I didn't need to workout. THAT IS NOT TRUE. Weight loss aside, I need the daily burst to keep me sane. Richard and pinpoint the days when I didn't get our there.
Supplements; I have tried it all and am convinced true success comes from whole foods not pills.
This feels like a long post... and also a great end of all the things I've tried. My next post will be what's to come, a positive look at the newest program or lifestyle choice based on my symptoms.
Your's in Health-ish,
Melanie
But I am just me, I am not a professional, I don't have a wall of certifications, so this blog turns into more of a journal entry that you might pull wisdom from.
Let's get all caught up;
The Weight Loss scam grant; I completed a full year with the program which doesn't tell you anything. In that year I paid $3000 and I spoke with a dietitian 3 times, a counselor once and a fitness girl 5 times. The company I started with went bankrupt, the company that took over my contract wasn't registered with the program and would require my final weigh in to be at another clinic. I had 9 months to lose 45 pounds, basically unassisted or I lost the grant. No big surprise here but the only thing I lost was the grant money. The program was half-assed and I regret getting sucked into the scam. I now have more to lose than when I started.
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| BEFORE and AFTER |
My Thyroid; it's still there. I am taking the Naturally Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) with an increased dosage of 125. I wanted to switch for some relief of symptoms, but I don't have that kind of luck. I still battle the same demons, but now getting my medication is an extended trip and a headache. I am currently debated the return to Synthroid, it's cheaper and easier. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto, which is great news, because with the right diet I could fix it. My antibodies are still around 280 (instead of the recommended 36), my body is attacking my thyroid like its the enemy.
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| Your Thyroid - My Thyroid |
Supplements; I have tried it all and am convinced true success comes from whole foods not pills.
This feels like a long post... and also a great end of all the things I've tried. My next post will be what's to come, a positive look at the newest program or lifestyle choice based on my symptoms.
Your's in Health-ish,
Melanie
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