After my morning shift I stopped by the Farmer’s Market for some more of those green plums I got last week. Unfortunately they didn’t have any. But they did have tiny pears!
And tiny French Plums!
What’s up with the tiny theme?!
You know I like my fruit BIG!
My one egged breakfast didn’t cut it so I ate all my tiny plums right away.
Lunch was the usual. I’m a creature of habit.
Then, I went to the doctor. I am dying.
But, aren’t we all?
Okay, I went back for the foot herp. I’ll be back again in 1 week. Aaaand I got the results for my thyroid test. My T-3 level is low. My doctor gave me a prescription and I’m going to do some research. She also said if not for my running I’d probably be really depressed. Ain’t that the truth.
I had some time to kill so I went to Costco for a H2O melon and dog food. Oh, and samples!
Then, I headed to my mom’s to see my favorite people and animals 
Me and my little brother, Matt.
I made a smoothie as a vehicle to eat all my mom’s cereal collection.
It’s Friday, so let’s play the Never Have I Ever game
Take a shot or sip of wine/smoothie/electrolyte enhanced beverage if you HAVE done any of the following…
Never have I ever…
kissed a watermelon (I hafta drink)
got the foot herp (damn, I’m already losing)
mowed a lawn (nope!)
met my grandpa (nope)
fought in a “chicken fight”
ate a whole pizza (oddly, one of my lifetime goals)
did a keg stand (I don’t like beer, or people picking me up)
What did you drink on?
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Hey, Lady!
I’m late to the party, but if you ever want to chat about thyroid problems and running, I’d love to hear your story!
I’m a marathoner with no thyroid at all! 🙂
Do you remember the time we had a pizza eating contest at Shakey’s during an honor roll celebration? I think I ate like 10 slices that day. I still crave those mojos!
Hm, so they said you get chilled because of an off balance of your T-3 levels? I’ve had so many blood tests in the past few years [becuase I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and iron-deficiency anemia] but I’ve never heard of that test… I should ask my doctor! Thanks for sharing!
I have Graves which is a form of hyperthyroidism. My doctor put me on medication for about a year but my levels never evened up so I had to have my thyroid irradiated. Now I take medication every day but am pretty much fine. I still see an endo regularly and have to take a lot of blood tests.
From someone who has gone down this path, make sure to read as much as you can, get copies of all your blood work, and be your own advocate. If you have any questions, you can shoot me an email. I know it can be scary to not know what is going on with your own body.
Thyroid issues def need testing and dr involvement so they don’t cause other issues down the line. I have a hypothyroid that I take med daily for and ultimately may be in part of my issues with gluten. I have to have my thyroid tested at least once a year, but I may switch to every six months to stay in front of any changes. Good luck with your treatment!
Hmm does eating an entire personal pizza count? Because I have done that more times than I could possibly remember, lol. I have also met my grandpa. That’s it!
Bummer about the thyroid. I just got diagnosed with hypothyroid myself two months ago. I’m on synthroid and it has definitely helped in some aspects. But others, not so much. I guess I can’t blame everything on it! 😉
She is a bit of a crack pot, but loved her book…. try reading Mary Shomon’s “Living Well With Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You…That You Need to Know”. She is all about the natural approach.
http://thyroid.about.com/bio/Mary-Shomon-350.htm
Thyroid-Info.com
It’s actually easier to control when you have an under-active thyroid. My mom had an overactive one & the doctors had to make it under-active (by taking radioactive iodine) to be able to treat her. You probably want to go to an endocrinologist too, to get a second opinion & make sure you are on the right meds, etc. You really have to be monitored on the meds they are giving you & make sure you are on the right dose, etc. My sister is under-active and struggled with doses/meds. It also took her longer to get pregnant because she had to make sure her levels were perfect before she tried.
Hi Monica,
I once asked you if you were aware of any bloggers with hypothyroidism and you weren’t… looks like you were it all along 😐 it’s really not that bad at all, although I am still trying to understand what foods help me or harm me at least I have a legitimate excuse for being 10 pounds over weight. So, uhhhh… welcome to the club…? lol.
Are you on anything for it?
Was it your t3 too?
This month last year I found out my thyroid function was very low, I’m really not sure how low, but I was put on synthroid and now I’m in the “normal range”. I believe that your t-3 level are effected by thyroid function but are not a direct measurement. The thyroid gland regulates mood and metabolism, but… ugh, there’s still a lot I don’t know, mostly because there’s such a jumble of information. My doctors always downplay it, but I walked into a vitamin store once and was bombarded with all this information about government regulation of iodine consumption is causing thyroid issues in the majority of the population. I’ve also looked up foods to eat and avoid eating and none really seem to hurt me more than any others. One I love is virgin organic coconut oil, it is absolutely amazing for you and it’s supposed to improve thyroid function… it literally cures everything! Anyway, every morning on an empty stomach you take synthroid or levothyroxide (generic) and it replaces what the tyroid glad is suppose to produce. Oh one more bit of info. if your thyroid is screwed up its hard to conceive. Please feel free to email me if you want any more insight or to compare notes!
I lost 60 lbs being hypothyroid. It’s hard, but definitely attainable. I’ve been hypo since I was 9… so 25 years worth!
I’ve mowed a lawn, met my grandpa and eaten an entire pizza. 🙂
Haha, let me know if you ever need some pointers on how to eat a whole pizza in one sitting. It involves stretchy pants, self-loathing, and a nap after 🙂
Haha what a fun post! I had to *drink* on the kissing watermelon, chicken fight, meeting my grandpa, and doing a keg stand. Three out of the four of those happened in college. Oh, college…
My T-3 levels have always been low but my doctor won’t give me anything until I’m ready to make a baby. Darn them!
I’ve had to drink to five of those! Great way to start of Labor Day Weekend. Woohoo!
Geez now all I want is a whole pizza! Not a slice.. A whole pizza.
You’ve never mowed a lawn? Oh, you must!! So much fun – push mowing (not riding)…such a stress reliever!
Waiting for you to make a watermelon smoothie? I want to live by your Costco. Mine is so busy I hate going.
I have all these great ideas for watermelon and end up eating them before they can come true!
I’ve…met my grandpa. been in a chicken fight. and done a keg stand!
Also what are H-3 Levels? Does that have to do with your extreme hot and cold thing?
Yes, it has to do with the cold thing. I’m not sure what the h3 is all about though. I only found out today and haven’t done any research yet.
Yes, extreme hot / cold are DEFINITELY part of thyroid issues!!
Thanks 🙂 I just found out yesterday and haven’t had any time to look into it! Better study up!
oooo i have to drink a lot…haven’t met my grandpa, ate a whole pizza, did a keg stand (few times in my life)..
btw, i am OBSESSED with watermelon right now..why did i not discover how good it was before?? i love it! makes me think of u every time i buy one haha
Yeah for watermelon love 🙂
oh those pears and plums are sooo cute!! 🙂
I can never pass up costco samples either but, they usually just make me crave more! That’s where my kids come in handy because when I know there’s samples they dislike and I LIKE I say it’s for them but, it’s for ME! 🙂 Winning…!!!
Have a great long weekend! 🙂
Is your site up yet?!
I woulda had to drink for 1-4! If only I had some tequila right now! I am quite shocked that you’ve never mowed a lawn!! It makes me chuckle 🙂
Do you mean your T-3 levels? I’ve never heard of H levels as it relates to thyroid disease.
Yeah, I wrote that wrong. Updated 🙂