The Good News and The Sentencing

On Friday, I went back to my endocrinologist. It was the first time I've been excited to see him and I hate going to the dr. I've made some serious changes to my diet since February.

On April 6, we started a non-processed diet. In September, while at my grandfather's funeral, I talked with my cousin who is also hypothyroid (and Hashimoto's). She was telling me that she keeps a mostly Paleo diet. When we got home, I decided to give the grain free & gluten free diet a chance.

Originally, I was going to do it for 30 days. I didn't make it all 30 for the grain free, but continued with gluten free. I decided to go ahead & keep on with the gluten free diet because I was sleeping better and many of my other symptoms went away.

Friday, I told my dr about the dietary changes & how much better I was feeling. We talked about some other things and he told me what he considered "perfect" numbers to be. I got my blood drawn and he did the rest of his check up & I began the wait.

On Sunday, I got a call from Dr T. He told me he's surprised, but my numbers were PERFECT. My TSH is down to 1.2 and my antibody levels were next to nothing. He said it was the best turn around he's ever seen in a non-medicated patient and that I'm to continue what I'm doing. If I do that, I see him in a year or if symptoms come back.

I figured the numbers would be better, but I was shocked that they were SO much better. I was anxious to get home & check the values of my antibodies. When he said next to nothing, he wasn't kidding. My Hashimoto's indicators were almost all gone.

My sentence? Gluten free, non-processed foods lifestyle.

I know it's not really a "sentence", but I needed a few minutes/hours to grieve. There are several items that are on my "favorites" list that I can no longer have. It's not a big deal and eventually I'll get used to it. But it's hard. (Yes, you should read that in a whiney voice.) I'm OK with the change. It's better than being on medication for the rest of my life.

Now to get on with it & start adapting recipes!

Strive Don't Put Down

A few months ago, I wrote a post about Health at Every Size. Since then, I've finished my ACE weight management certification, but still have a lot to read and learn. I'm still struggling with accepting my body & weight. Almost every woman I know feels this way. It's kind of sad actually.

Recently, a friend & I have been chatting about running and how it's very similar. Most people say "I'm slow", "I run just a ... minute mile", etc. Why do we do this to ourselves in so many aspects of our lives? Why can't we be striving for a goal but also accept where we currently are?

We're continuously telling ourselves we're not good enough. But we are. We all are.

Whooo Hoooo!

I'M CLEARED!!!!!!! They said the mole is healing perfectly & if I have any problems then call and come back in, but I shouldn't have to. Yay!

Even better news? The mole wasn't anything to be worried about. WHEW!

So, back to working out! I did TRX Force Week 1, Day 2. Hard, but so rewarding. I love sweat & the way it makes me feel - just sayin!

Training Peaks

I did it. I bit the bullet. I signed up for the premium Training Peaks so that I could plan out my training season until June's 70.3.

I've been using paper tracking options, but it's harder (than clicking & dragging) to move things around if needed. Since it's all electronic, I easily added in my workouts and synced the calendar on TP with my personal electronic calendar. Now, I get reminders in my email & on my calendar. Nice motivation!

Going Stir Crazy

This whole mole removal thing was the right thing to do. I know it was. My arm pit is raw from the bandaids. I'm pretty sure I'm allergic to the glue they use on them - just like my mom is. However, I'm going stir crazy! This no workouts allowed thing is driving me insane! So, I've been doing what I can.

I started a planking challenge and am doing some additional ab work.

This week, I'm going to take a few walks (with the former mole covered up). I have to get out. Space Coast Half Marathon is December 1... and I'm not allowed to work out. Sigh.

Soon, soon. I know this is all for the best. Just need to be patient.

Grrrr...

I'm back from a wonderful vacation with my hubby to celebrate his birthday a bit late & our 8th anniversary a bit early. We had a great time on the Allure of the Seas. Not sure we'd do it again, but we were happy we did it at least once!

Today, I had a mole near my armpit removed. I've been noticing that it's been getting a bit bigger and changing color, so it was time to go to the derm to have it checked out. I met with her before our vacation and she told me that it had to come off and go for a biopsy. So, I scheduled it for when we got back. I'm glad I did!

I can't work out, purposefully sweat, or do anything that might rub the scab off for 7-10 days, depending on how I heal. This is going to kill me. We only got one run in on the ship and it wasn't the one I wanted/needed to get in. And now, I can't do anything. Grrrr. Once it scabs over, I can probably ride my bike (on the trainer). Silly how a little mole can do this to you. It's all because of the location of it. Glad I didn't have any races planned!

I guess I have time to work on my core since I can generally do that without breaking a sweat. Maybe some yoga. Hmmm, that may be a good substitute!