Apparently I need a little thyroid

In the fall of 2013 a doctor put me on desiccated Pig Thyroid. Apparently it is better for you then the synthetic kind. I just remember waking up a few weeks later feeling like myself again! Here's what happened:
1. My eyebrows started growing back.
2. I wasn't FREEZING anymore. (even in the summer, of course that's not saying much in Calgary)
3. I wasn't EXHAUSTED anymore.
4. I didn't have irrational anxiety.
5. I stopped getting cracked heels.
6. My Brain Fog is gone.

I expected that I would drop the weight since I felt so much better now. Surprise! I didn't! I do think that going off bread and sugar might not have had the same results had I not been on thyroid meds. This was another key factor on my journey to wellness.

BTW, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disorder that attacks your thyroid. It's genetic and my Dad had it. Add that to my genetic deficiencies!

A great book to read: Overcoming Thyroid disorders Davide Brownstein, MD

DIET COKE

Yes! This was me for as long as I can remember I've had a diet coke in my hand. My favorite was Sonic Route 44 with limes. This was my treat and my constant companion. In Canada it was McDonad's Diet Coke. They filter their water and it's pretty darn good!! Let's just say the drive through staff knew me. In fact, I dedicated a mile of my marathon to them.

I was drinking a lot of diet coke. I mean, A LOT of diet coke. It was when I was up to 4-5 large McDonald's diet cokes a day that I knew I had a problem. I decided to quit cold turkey. I only drink diet coke now at the movies. So I try to go to 2 movies a day!! Just Kidding! It was pretty hard because I had a pretty solid habit. I drank fresca instead and sparkling water. Then I found Zip Fizz. No aspartame, lots of vitamins and a little naturally occuring caffiene. I CAN NOT go back on it. EVER.

I lost my total identity and Coke stock dropped right after I gave it up. It did coincide with Costco going with Pepsi as well but I was drinking A LOT.

I do feel way better but I know it's a combination of a lot of things. I just can't go back to feeling the way I did. So GOOD BYE DIET COKE.

The definition of Insanity - Somethings gotta change

So a year ago my friend Ruth Fullmer told me about a book called The Belly Fat Cure. It's one thing to avoid eating the sugar you know you're eating but this book talks about hidden sugar. It's in everything!!! I also read Wheat Belly, so I decided if I couldn't lose weight I would have to live my life like I did have it so I wouldn't get it. So no bread, no sugar became my mantra. VERY slowly the weight started to come off. A few things changed.

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1. My taste buds. The flavors in food were more pronounced. I can taste sugar now in things. If I'm eating out and I get it unknowingly my taste buds tell me.

2. I don't eat as much.

3. I don't feel sick when I go to bed anymore from overeating or eating the wrong kinds of food.

4. I like cheese now.

5. I eat dark chocolate every day.

6. Salad dressings have lots of sugar

7. I eat breakfast (usually 3 different ones)

It's become a lifestyle for me and I never want to go back.

KEY ELEMENTS:

Get the book Belly Fat Cure to find out how to stock your fridge and pantry. It's changing your go to things that really makes a difference. I carried snacks in my car so I wouldn't be tempted to eat something bad.

GO TO FOODS:

Cheese strings (Canada) String cheese (US)
pistachios
mixed unsalted nuts
Guacamole and no sugar tortilla chips (kirkland brand is good)
parmesan artichoke dip (Costco canada) with Super low sugar crackers
Red Pepper Hummus sugar snap peas
apple
celery natural peanut butter no sugar (costco)
Zip Fizz (costco USA)
Perrier with lemon or lime or plain


Breakfasts:

Body by Vi protein powder, ice, almond milk, natural peanut butter, cocoa, banana (optional)


Dinners:

hawaiian haystacks
spaghetti
Fish, hashbrowns/cheese, veggies, salad


Sometimes I do eat bread and sugar but it's the exception, not the rule.