THIS WEEK, I forgot about having a LAB appointment. Oops. I will welcome knowing the results of a A1c, TSH and Vitamin D. We got up early and drove over to the LAB. I was blessed to get a wonderful techie and I barely felt the pinch of the needle. 💉
AS I CHECKED MY HEALTH PORTAL this evening, two of the lab results were in. My TSH had become suppressed since December 31st. I was dieting for 21 days during January which I believe caused my TSH to become suppressed. Thyroid meds were taken early in the mornings and I wasn't eating breakfast when my first meal of the day was closer to noon.
I've been giving this some thought about splitting my thyroid dosage by taking a pill in the mornings like I have been before eating or drinking anything for 30 minutes to an hour and take the second pill about an hour before supper. I'll document how I'm feeling and check the TSH again in 6 weeks at the QUEST LABS.
A1c. I was very concerned about my sugar glucose levels since I had eaten so much candy (sugar) in October, November and December. I figured that by doing the Daniel Diet in January that it would help average the last 3 months and lower my A1c. It was 6.6 which is considered excellent control for a diabetic. I believe I will be healthier by not eating grains, drink or eat dairy and meats. In this phase of LIFE, I will allow some grains, dairy and meats.
Waiting for the Vitamin D results.
My weight is stable and I have to figure out how to continue lowering my weight. I believe I'll take liquid apple cider vinegar at bedtime. 2 TBSP of ACV in 8 oz. of spring water.
NO WALK TODAY for the sake of a mile. Instead the walking while shopping has to count.
YESTERDAY. WINTER WALK in 66 degree weather. TWAS Heavenly. Taking the new route, I made good time. I walked to a tree at the turn around spot and HOME again, but this time going HOME was uphill making it more challenging for an old woman. It took me 25 minutes to walk a mile.
Once I got HOME, I had to cool off and rest. I knew I'd feel good about getting a walk in today. As the days pass, I'll have to force myself to walk more to get healthier. It's a tug of war. Sometimes I just want to sit. CHEER ME ON so I get fired up to walk.
TODAY AS WE DROVE ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, the snow is virtually all gone. It looks more like it's November than February.
ON THE HOME FRONT. The laundry is caught up and I am celebrating by moving onto the next project I have on my TO DO LIST. Today was a busy one. I did work on the closet before we headed out for the LAB appointment. I will be thinning out my Husband's shirts tomorrow so we can donate his shirts to GOODWILL. This week will be CLOSET WEEK getting ready for SPRING and better organized.
RECALLING THE DAY in a nutshell.
Closet worked on.
Drove to the LAB APPOINTMENT.
Appointment honored.
Lunch at McAlisters for a salad.
MARSHALLS to look at handbags.
Left without a purse, but found a nonstick wok made out of stainless steel. Nail polish, herbal tea in a tin, noodles, reading glasses.
WALMART to look for new bluejeans. Still looking. Avocados, Roma tomatoes, bottled water, ground beef, photo paper, chips, nacho cheese, peppers, Rotell.
Ice Cream at CALL HALL.
Drove to different community for picking up meds from Pharmacy and stop at the grocery store for chocolate graham crackers.
Picked up mail.
HOME to unload our spoils.
Supper.
Rest.
TV.
Paint finger nails.
Blog.
Quiet time.
Blessed DAY.
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