I'm feeling very badly about my physical state. I had an appointment with the endocrinologist today. All is well there - thyroglobulin is way down:good. TSH is up a bit: easy fix with a tweak of medication (Kind of a pain because now I have to take two different doses, alternating each day. Now I have to get a little old lady pill box.) So that part is ok. But my blood pressure was in the "at risk" category, according to the chart on the wall. Strangely, the doctor didn't say anything about that. Nor did he say anything about the 5 or so pounds I've gained since the last time I was there, only 8 months ago.
I feel a little like I'm just obsessed with food! And it's not like I'm eating anything that great. I just feel the need to eat, and eat, and eat. Probably related to stress. At one time in my life, when I had a better balance of work and life, I would fast on Wednesday nights. Meaning basically, I skipped supper that night, and tried to meditate on the fact that some people don't get enough to eat, and to reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. I think I need to start that practice again if I can. I don't know if I'm in the right place in my head to do that, but I think I will give it a whirl.
I know I should only deal with one thing at a time, but I also get almost no physical activity anymore. This is very bad.
How do you get past all the bad habits? I've done it before, but really, how many times do I have to go back and forth. And it's not just the 5 pounds - I just don't feel good. And my clothes don't fit anymore. I think I have some work to do.
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Can't help with the bad habits, sis. I have the exact same problem. I've been ravenous lately too! Do you think it's evolutionary? We're getting old so we need to fatten up and stay healthy to withstand the torture our bodies are about to go under with aging. :-) There's a website called mindfuleating.org that I've found helpful at times. It might be something you would like.
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