I’m sorry that I didn’t post last week. It was a tough
one….working on case studies for school, having to go for a blood transfusion,
fighting this cold that is never ending. It’s been one thing after another. But
things are looking up and I’m feeling better than I was. Needless to say, my
daily movement project took a hit last week too. I did manage 20 minute yoga
sessions three times but that was it. I was too tired and too sick to move
beyond my bed and my chair.
I have a really hard time accepting when these things
happen. It comes from having an all or nothing mindset. And that’s not good!
Life ebbs and flows for all of us and there are times when we have to shift
priorities and our mindsets! I have to learn to roll with the punches without
deciding that I’ve failed and giving up. Slow and steady WILL win this race.
I tried a new face mask…it’s Kiehl’s Turmeric and Cranberry
Seed Energizing Radiance Masque. It goes on like a clay mask and dries like one
too, I couldn’t crack a smile without cracking the mask. The results were great
though. My skin felt soft and it was much brighter. Less dull and flaky. So it
did live up to it’s name.
My naturopath had mentioned to me that my thyroid was
operating at a sub-optimal level. Although my lab values were within “normal”
range as far as conventional medicine was concerned, I was exhibiting a lot of
symptoms of hypothyroidism. I picked up a book called “The thyroid connection”
by Amy Myers, MD and it’s confirmed what my Naturopathic Doctor has said.
According to Myers there are things that a person can do beyond just taking
medication. Diet, supplements and lifestyle changes can drive positive change
in how well a person’s thyroid works. I had Grave’s Disease (an auto-immune
form of hyperthyroidism) ten years ago, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise
that my thyroid is wonky again. This time in the opposite direction. So, I’ll
keep reading and decide if her 28 day plan is something I should try. I’d like
to have my ND have a look at it first too. I trust her judgement and want to
make sure the plan would be a good fit for me. I’m having surgery on March 20th
so it may be something I’ll look into doing in April.
I’ll be going for a walk today; this warmer weather and
sunshine feels so good! I’m longing for spring…Even though I’ve used my “happy
light” pretty consistently this winter and have upped my vitamin D level, I
still struggle with seasonal depression. Getting outside more would help but I
truly detest the cold! No more how warmly I’m dressed I still feel like I’m
freezing….too bad I live in Canada! This is something I really need to work on
next winter.
What’s for dinner
Monday- gluten
free spaghetti and meat sauce
Tuesday- frittata
made with red peppers, onion, spinach and goat cheese
Wednesday- poached
salmon, scallops, green beans and red peppers
Thursday- sweet potato and chickpea curry made
with kale, coconut milk and cilantro served over brown rice
Friday- roast
beef dinner at mom and dad’s
Saturday- chicken
brochette, greek potatoes, greek salad and tzaziki
Well that’s it for now. I have you all have a great and
wonderful week!
C xo
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