Confession
I gained 13 pounds during my daughter’s tenure at rehab. I would stop and get my healthy dinners and then go to the rehab and eat there too. 90% of the time I stopped and purchased salads, or plain sandwiches. I did not buy tuna salad or any product with heavy mayonnaise in it. It was a fast weight gain. With every bite that I took, I knew I was in trouble. Then you might ask, “Why did I do it”. Frankly, I do not know the answer. Maybe I was afraid for my daughter, depressed, being in a senior rehab and knowing I was closer to going there and facing my age. Pick a reason. I was also very tired, sluggish. With that being said and done, I didn’t feel right. I think I was so overwhelmed by a multitude of things going on with my life, that it hit my thyroid this time. When I finally went to the doctor and had my blood work done, it showed my thyroid levels were leaning towards hypothyroidism. From the past, I learned that when my thyroid is out of remission any way hyper or hypo, I gain weight. I feel as though my metabolism came to a halt. I find it so hard right now to diet and lose these next 10 pounds. I am now on thyroid medicine, but my metabolism seems to still be sluggish. I am not sure how long for this medicine takes to fully kick in. I was not feeling right. I am not feeling right still. Some of the symptoms are leaving, but still some remain. I am cooking healthier foods and drinking plenty of water. It is a slow process this time. I wonder if it is my age that is creeping up on me. I will keep you posted on my thyroid and my diet success. Tonight my fans is broiled veal chop. I am not sure how I will prepare it. I also want to make pea soup because it is the last cool day we will be having for awhile. Well here in NY, maybe yes, maybe no. I also plan on making fruit salad. When the weather gets warm I want to make gazpacho. Gazpacho is a cold vegetable soup, that has a tomato base. It is a spicy soup from Spanish origin. I plan on losing those 13 lbs even if it is slow and one pound at a time. Stay safe my fans and Bon Appetit.