Everyday Struggles

Ok, a little background information first: While I was working for my wonderful doctors at, then, Ob-Gyn Centre of Excellence in Chattanooga, once I was done breastfeeding Braxton (I pumped while I was at work), I suddenly started to feel more and more tired and was putting on weight. I wasn't eating 'healthy' or anything but with being on my feet for the majority of the day and not really changing anything in my diet, I thought this was kind-of weird. I know breastfeeding can help you lose the baby fat and everything but I gained like 10 lbs in a month and that is just not like me at all. So, I talked to Dr. Brody and he ordered some blood tests. My results came back and said my thyroid was starting to stop working. (which was why I was getting fat and why I was so exhausted all the time!) It was almost three times the number it was suppose to be. So, he put me on Synthroid and to be re-checked in 6 weeks until we got the right dosage right. I was hoping it was going to help me lose the extra weight I had put on but it's not working. I guess my body just wants me to be fat now. :( I've never had to work out or anything and yes, I've always hated how my body was and how it looked but it was some-what bearable. Now, however, I hate my body. I'm fat and I still have no energy but I've been struggling with some severe insomnia lately too. 

Anyways, so today is the first day with no soda! I've been addicted to Mountain Dew since I was pregnant and couldn't drink my Red Bull anymore. I don't drink coffee because it's disgusting to me. I hate it. So, now I'm drinking water with this Crystal Light 'Energy' wild strawberry. It's mostly just the taste that I like about it..I don't think it gives me much energy at all. So, now begins my journey of no soda. Will it help me lose weight? Maybe. Will it help me feel better? Possibly. Will I at least be healthier in the long run? Probably. I don't really think I can "fix" or change my eating habits at this time because I'm a lazy bum but maybe someday! 

So, if I can do this for a month? Will it be easier for me to say "no"? We'll see!! Here goes my own challenge..my personal 30-day Challenge. =) Here goes nothing!!

love always.
-k