Like I mentioned previously, part of starting over is my diet and lifestyle. Particularly going back to my Pescatarian eating style where I had so much success. I’ve also recently become intrigued with macros. Learning what my healthy carbohydrates, proteins and fats ratios look like, and eating accordingly. I started using my Lose It app on the macros setting to focus on balance (rather the imbalance and correcting it). Pescatarianism while counting macros feels like the right path to take for me. I started my new eating habits a couple of weeks ago. And I had a good week of tracking and getting the hang of macros. Then I fell off that wagon for a few days after my beautiful grandson was born. Too much time in the hospital, fatigue and a major shift in routine threw me off course. But, I’m recommitting and gearing up for success now! (And seriously, what a wonderful reason to fall off the wagon. He is perfection!) I’m back on track now. So, here on out I will focus on, no prioritize,
Part three. I saw my doctor a few weeks ago. Like usual, I cried through most of the appointment. She could clearly see the emotional state I’ve been in, and suggested I try low dose hormone replacement therapy. I had heard from a few friends it really helped them. And though I read some downfalls to HRT, there are also some compelling and appealing positives that are greater than the negatives. So I decided to try HRT. Fast forward to today… I’ve been taking low dose Estradiol and Progesterone for a few weeks. I’m noticing some improvement with hot flashes and night sweats. I’m feeling a tiny bit more energy some days. My mood swings are a little less frequent. And I’m crying a lot less (yay)! So I’m thinking the HRT is working. The downside to this is I’ve started bleeding, like a period. Really wasn’t expecting to buy ANYMORE tampons in my life! But there I was, in the store feminine hygiene aisle, scooping up a box of tampons for myself thinking “Oy vey”. But, I’m sticking with it