Alrighty, time for a 90 day challenge checkin. Day 31. One month. One third of the way there.
How’s it going everyone?
Lara, are you making progress on your list of to –do? Are you riding your bike? Last I talked with you there were some job changes on the horizon. How’s that going?
Sondra, how’s the breathing coming? I had no idea Jasmine was living with you now! Surely, it’s time for some deep breathes and good boundaries. How’s that going?
Megan, I know you are probably not able to get this post but I’ll remind you later to take good care of yourself. Have fun in the water and sun and remember to laugh.
ResilientMonkey, How’s the walking/riding going? How’s your budget working out?
About this time is where momentum generally flags in any endeavor. This is the time that the enthusiasm typically wears off and old patterns surface. Unhealthy patterns or just patterns we are unhappy with.
Already I have noticed that my higher protein diet is slipping back to grab and go foods and more excuses not to hit the gym. Already I have observed that even though I felt better and have been feeling stronger and more centered with the changes in my life, I am also slipping back to ideas that are unproductive in my relationships and work life.
In an effort to recharge my enthusiasm I have scheduled an appointment with my dr. to see if I’ve made any recognizable improvements.
Also of note stopped taking my thyroid medication three weeks ago. I know. I know.
Allow me to explain… I’ve been suspicious of my hormone balance contributing to some things like hair, nails and skin problems. Interestingly, my thyroid medication is supposed to be helping with these things but until the last 6 months or so – it has not. In fact I also suspect a consistently low body temperature of 96 degrees and my seemingly inability to lose weight even after diet and exercise as being either a hormonal shift that mimics low thyroid function – OR – that my dosage and medication needs to be altered, which it hasn’t been for several years. Thus, I went off my medication of Armour thyroid in an attempt to let it clear my system so I can have a full panel blood test and see what my TSH levels are at their current baseline.
No. I didn’t talk to my dr. about anything yet, and yes, it may be mildly irresponsible. But I figure, it’s temporary and during the 90 day challenge – I want to take steps to achieve better health. Proper thyroid function is part of proper health and if I don’t need the medication I want to know, and if I do need it – I want to be sure I am being treated accurately so I can make choices accordingly.
I’m actually very excited about it. So we’ll see if this is yet another step in overall health.
To you challengers out there – How are your plans developing? Do you need help brainstorming? How is your enthusiasm level?
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