Welp, January went quickly into the rearview mirror and it’s time once again to join Deb and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Let’s sit down and catch up over a hot beverage, shall we?
If we were having coffee I’d whine about the fact that I’m in thyroid hell right now. I packed on 6 (count em, 6 lbs. ) in January AFTER returning home from vacation. Who does that?? I’m doing a pretty good job of keeping my frustration/rage compartmentalized and I remain hopeful my Dr. appt. on Monday will give me some answers, but to be honest, I’m in a bad place. I feel embarrassed. Like I “should” be in control of this. There’s a medical reason for the weight gain, but I still don’t want to use that as a free pass to be fat. Not to mention with all the working out I do, gaining 6 pounds, with most of it in a giant ring around my abdomen, is just cruel. Plus there’s that voice in my head that whispers “what if you never get this figured out?” That said, I’ve buttoned up my eating even tighter (hello sugar free) and I keep moving, even if most days it is soooo hard to do that because I’m so cold and lethargic.
If we were having coffee I’d tell you the testing I have to do before my visit to the Endocrinologist is no picnic. Especially the urine collection. I need to produce a urine sample every 4 hours over a span of 20 hours. The tricky part is you’re not supposed to pee in between collection times. Or drink more than 8 oz. fluids between collection times. Maybe that sounds easy but let me tell you it takes a toll. By the time the final two evening collection times roll around, I’m in rare form. Apparently dehydration (and not being able to pee whenever I want) makes me edgy.
Enough negative Nellie stuff
If we were having coffee I’d tell you I’m super pumped for the Winter Olympics. Local figure skater, Gracie Gold withdrew from Nationals and will not be part of the Olympic team. However Bradie Tennell is the new US Champion and also trains at an ice rink very close to me. Apparently the Chicago area is a hotbed of figure skating talent.
If we were having coffee I’d brag about Thing 2. She told me her goal in her 6th grade gym class was to achieve the 8th grade boys’ push-up stretch goal of 30. She did that and more with 35 push-ups in perfect form. I’d be lying if I said seeing her carry on the family legacy of upper body strength didn’t thrill me a little.
If we were having coffee I’d tell you I was happy to wrap up Rachel’s Burpees, Planks and Push-Ups Challenge and I’ve committed to her February Superman’s Squats & Twists Challenge. It has to be better (easier) than frigging burpees, right?
What would you tell me over coffee? What Olympic sport do you most wanna watch?
I’m linking up with Meranda, Lacey and Rachel for the Friday Five.
I hope you can get the thyroid stuff figured out! My mom had to do a similar test a few months ago and it sounds really hard. No one wants to be told to limit their water intake or how often they can go to the bathroom! Congrats to your daughter on those push-ups- thats awesome!
I had no idea your thyroid was still giving you troubles (of this degree).I hope you get some answers and things turn around for you. OMG…those burpees were t.o.u.g.h. But, ironically, I grew to accept them (notice I didn’t say “love” them?).This new challenge is gonna feel like a cake walk 😉
The menopooch is bad enough, but that thyroid issue is just unfair. I hope you get answers. Let me know what you find out.
i’m also so excited for the Olympics and I cannot wait to watch them! The athletes are just incredible!
I was having similar symptoms last summer and honestly was hoping I had a thyroid problem so at least someone could help somehow. Nope mine was all just premeno crap. I am finally feeling better about it and it seems to be more under control. I feel for you it’s not easy especially since we put it all out there everyday
I hope you get better! I can’t imagine peeing every 4 hours like that, miserable. I am looking forward to the olympics as well. And getting closer to spring
Good Lord that urine thing is a pain. I guess that’s so they can track how your hormones are swinging throughout the day? Probably more helpful than the one time test but still… I hope you get some good answers and a good substitution for your meds. Thanks for posting the new challenge – that’s one I think I could do. 🙂
Man I hope you’re able to get this thyroid issue figured out! The whole gaining weight despite all the working out is just so frustrating! I’ve got some weight around the middle that just won’t move thanks to premeno – ugh!
If a doctor wants to limit my fluid intake, it ain’t gonna happen. I get horrid headaches when I’m dehydrated, and frankly, they’re the doctor and should be able to come up with something else. I get tired and cranky.
Great job for your daughter. I was not able to do pushups until late high school. I’ve always lacked upper body strength.
I am not a big Olympics person, especially in the winter. In the summer I will watch track and gymnastics though. Sorry to hear you are going through some challenges right now. Hopefully you will get it figured out and will not have to deal with this problem much longer.
Oh Marcia, I’m so sorry you’re in thyroid hell. I’ve been having weight issues as well and I’ve had the same thoughts as you. The “what if this never goes away?” thought has been particularly distressing. Hugs to you.
Re: burpees. We did it!!! 🙂 And really, it wasn’t that hard, right?
I was able to meet Gracie Gold at IDEA World last year, and I’m so sad that she won’t be in the Olympics – but completely respect her decision to get help for the eating disorder, and celebrate her coming forward about that!
So sorry you are dealing with all of these thyroid issues. Hopefully things will improve after your appointment net week. I went through menopause about 3-1/2 years ago and it was a breeze. I feel like it’s suddenly catching up with me.
I hope you get your thyroid issues fixed! That must be overwhelming to feel out of control with it !
I am right there with you on the weight gain issue and the struggle to reign it in. There seems to be no answers, and the few answers I do get promise you increased risks for other issues. It is a constant battle to be at peace with who am I and who I want to be and I feel too old to be having serious identity issues like this. I hope you can get to feeling better! Cold is the one symptom I rarely have, the hot hot flashes are my nemesis.
Thing 2 has it going on! Strong 🙂
I’m sorry that your thyroid is giving you issues! :[ I hope they figure out what’s going on soon!
Figure skating is my favorite to watch for winter Olympics! <3 (Otherwise, I'm gymnastics all the way!)
Wow, I never knew a pee protocol could be so persnickety. I honestly understand how hard that would be. My bladder does not take orders from a clock very well! I hope it’s all worth it and you get some answers.
Woohoo on your daughter! I’m not surprised with the example you set. 😉
I hope you get the thyroid issue figured out! That testing procedure sounds awful, I hope it provides some answers. .
Do NOT beat yourself up so much. Yes, much of it really is outside of your control. And I definitely hope you get some answers. I have never been restricted from peeing or drinking — how awful! In fact, due to various urinary problems growing up, I actually had notes for all the teachers to allow me to go to the bathroom whenever I wanted. Talk about embarrassing!
Ice skating — absolutely! Oddly enough, snowboarding & skiing, too, although I’ve never tried snowboarding (and don’t really care to) and don’t like skiing.
Ugh! I’m sorry about the thyroid stuff. I hope you get it all figured out! I’d be edgy too in those same circumstances with the urine collection. That’s hardcore stuff, right there.
Congrats to Thing 2!! #beastmode
I love watching ice skating (both figure and speed) and all the skiing events but I’m really a summer Olympics girl. Give me track and field and gymnastics and I’m a happy girl! Plus, I just don’t understand curling. IDK.
I’m super excited about the Olympics too …much to the hubs dismay, he’s not much of a winter olympic fan.
I’m keeping fingers crossed that you get some answers and help with the thyroid. I feel that I’ve been in menopause hell for over a year now. It’s like fighting a losing battle.
Can’t wait to hear all about the Gasparilla weekend …sounds like it will be epic!
That urine collection sounds horrible! I would definitely be in rare form, too. Good luck with the doctor. Hopefully, you’ll get some good news to get your thyroid under control.
Congrats to your daughter!
I feel you, Marcia. I’ve got Hashimoto’s and I have 8lbs to lose asap. Stupid thyroid makes it hard to lose weight, even with working out and all. Keep your head up. I hope you get some helpful info from the testing. I am also a bit lost right now myself. Sending a hug your way.
I’m looking forward to the Winter Olympics as well. Not as excited as I get for the Summer games, but it’s the Olympics, so that’s awesome in my book! 🙂
I also can’t wait for the Olympics! Time flies, it seems like just yesterday in Sochi. I am also taking on the Superman Squat Twist Challenge. Good luck, girl!
I completely sympathize about how you’re feeling about your weight gain. I gained weight during marathon training last fall, and then packed on a few more pounds after the race, mostly due to a health issue that led to a change in medication that messed with my metabolism. Its so difficult to live an active and healthy lifestyle and see yourself gain weight. I’m trying so hard to shed the pounds, but its definitely easier said than done. I don’t have any suggestions for how to lose the weight, just wanted to share that you’re not alone in your feelings of frustration.
I hope your endocrinologist helps you get things sorted out quickly and painlessly. Just going through that urine collection process is painful enough!
Sorry to hear about the weight gain. I hope everything gets sorted out soon!
I always seem to forget about the Winter Olympics. Figure skating is pretty much the only thing I would watch but it’s been years since I’ve checked it out!
So sorry you’re dealing with that thyroid. I hope you get some answers soon. But awesome about your daughter! That’s a bragging right for sure!
I love the Olympics!!! I watch it all! I don’t think there is a thing I don’t like in the Winter Olympics.
I hope your appointment goes well! Doctoring is never fun (in my book).
Lady! Thyroid issues are terrible! I feel your pain! That urine collection procedure would drive me nuts! I hope they can figure it all out for ya!
I love me some ice skating!!!
ahhhhh Marcia. I’m sorry about the Thyroid Hell. I don’t have thyroid issues but for some reason my body doesn’t want to let go of my extra weight (and while I’m not an angel all the time with food because life is short) – a while ago it was likely that my cortisol was all over the place but now? No matter how much I work out, run, watch what I eat… I’m still fat. Some days that’s ok and some days I’m embarrassed. You DO have a medical reason so try not to put too much energy into feeling bad.
well done to Thing 2!!!
We’ll likely be watching all the skating because… the Dutch Dominate!!!