Hair

My hair is starting to fall out again (sign of hyperthyroidism). I'm feeling decent but my eyes are getting worse. They just feel super scratchy and dry all the time. I've being using the lubricant more than the artificial tears and it seems to help, I just can't see for 15 minutes when I put it in:)

It's Time

Yesterday we took some pictures of our family at a local park. I had to delete all the pictures that were taken from behind because wow, I didn't know what was happening back there:) Months and months of minimal exercise (besides walking) and baking just a bit too much (Christmas, birthdays, valentines) have taken it's toll! It is now time to start getting a little more fit. My body can handle a bit more now, so this is the plan:

1. Yoga (half hour) and jogging (maybe just 15 minutes at this point). I will work out 5 days a week choosing either yoga or jogging. I will take the kids out for a 30 minute walk 5 days a week.

2. Make at least one vegetarian meal per week and eat more fruits and veggies throughout the day.

3. Hold off on the baking for a bit, even though my `Cupcakes' book has 3 recipes bookmarked, ready to go:)

I had worked hard in the summer to lose 12lbs and then I got Graves' Disease and lost an additional 15lbs or so. Those 15lbs are back already. I wouldn't mind losing 5lbs and keeping them off. It's so hard when my thyroid is not under control to keep things steady. I have never fluctuated in my weight before, it's quite frustrating.

So, the goal to work towards are; lose 5lbs, run 5km, and I guess not be worried about pictures of my butt:)

17 Minutes

On Tuesday I decided to go for a jog. Kai's preschool is about 2.5 km away and it was nice and sunny out. My intention was to walk and jog but I left just 20 minutes before it was pick up time so I was going to have to do a whole lot more jogging than walking. I popped a beta blocker and was on my way. I decided not to check my heart rate and just go. Fortunately it is downhill the whole way and due to the fact that I didn't really have a choice, I ran the whole way. I felt pretty good! I mean, once I stopped I got that wave of oh-my-goodness-will-I-pass-out? feeling which I think is just my heart rate being up a bit too high. It was exhausting walking them back (in the stroller) up hill the whole way but it felt good to sweat a little.

In conclusion....the longest I had run in the last 6 months, without stopping WAS 5 minutes. On Tuesday? 17 minutes!!!

Please note: I used to be able to run for 2 hours without stopping so I have a ways to go:) Oh well, I will celebrate the little steps along the way.

Latest Blood Test

My TSH levels are less than 0.01 (normal is 0.3-5.5). I haven't had TSH levels that low since the very beginning. Uh oh. Hmmmm. Not sure what this means. Up my PTU? We'll see what Dr. P has to say. I'm feeling pretty good. Just have to take some beta blockers to fall asleep or if I'm taking the kids out:) You'd think I would be losing weight with an overactive thyroid but that is not the case. Pretty much maintaining a healthy weight. Thankful for that.

Feeling Good

Had a blood test on Monday and I can't wait to get the results. I have a feeling I will be in the normal range!