Last week I went to a specialist to have some blood work done. My mom and I wondered if my two miscarriages may have been influenced by my thyroid. Today I got the results back.
I have a metabolic disorder!
Now, I'm not excited about it... But I am relieved.
I'm relieved that now I know. I'm relieved that I know how to "fix" it.
As it would happen, my body is insulin resistant. I make insulin, plenty in fact; however my body doesn't use it like it should. This explains my constant life struggle with weight. Everything that I eat, struggles to be processed and broken down by the insulin, so instead my body just stores it. Boo!
The high insulin levels also mess with my hormones. My testosterone is higher than it should be. That explains why I have to shave my legs every other day! Hahahaha
So... my doctor prescribed me several things.
Number one, Vitamin D. I'm deficient in that too.
Number two, a medication that helps my body use the insulin it produces. Yay!
Number three, a hunger suppressant. Helpful!
Number four, diet and exercise.
These four things will help me have more energy, lose weight, be healthy, AND have a healthy pregnancy in the future!
I feel so very blessed that I live in a time and place where medicine is advanced enough to help my health and well being in this instance. I'm also so grateful for the wonderful physicians that monitor my health and have genuine concern about my well being.
Life is a wonderful gift and I am so grateful that God has blessed me with a husband and family that love and support me.
I look forward to the next few months. I am eager to see where my health and wellness will go from here. I am excited to workout and to try a variety of new and healthy recipes.
I am excited to again have the chance to change my life.
What a blessing it is to have my life's goal evolve and grow with every phase of my life.
What a blessing it is to have such loyal, loving, and supportive followers and friends.
Thank you!
I promise to keep you all updated through my progress.
Mwah!
Mych
