Health News with Changes to Come

About three weeks ago I went and did blood work.  I love doing this with my Dr's office b/c the results are so detailed and really explain what is going on within my body.  Today, I went to find out the results.  Because I have been working out and changed how I've been eating to add more fruits, vegetables, fish, and chicken, and less carbs, sweets, and processed foods, I just knew I would have good results.  I even did the Dr. Oz cleanse.  No.  I was floored and highly upset by what I learned.  I controlled my tears and emotions until after I left, thank goodness, but I was so upset.  We went through the paperwork one page at a time, and I listened intently.  Here is what I learned:

I have been working so hard, but have little to show for it.  This is b/c my hormones and glands are working against me.  With a supplement for Folic Acid and B12, supplement to help with hormones, and a prescription to help my Thyroid, I truly hope to have much better results in 2-3 months.  I sure hope these do the trick and I can actually have more successful weight loss.

Despite this, I have officially lost 60 pounds as of today.  It has taken me 4 years, so maybe I can lose more and faster if the supplements and prescriptions work.

I go back 8 weeks from the time I start the meds to see what my hormones are doing.

The other thing that was written in my paperwork was "No Gluten!"  I have already moved from white bread/flour/carbs/pasta to whole wheat.  Now, I have to cut all that out.  I will have to read all labels and skip anything with wheat, barley, and rye in it.

If you have any gluten free suggestions, I am all ears.

I Love My Doctor!

Starting in January 2012, I began seeing my current doctor.  I needed someone closer to home, and I needed to follow-up on some things I had been monitoring with my previous doctor.  I had heard good things about this doctor from my brother and sister-in-law, so I decided to give him a try.  I really don't like seeing male doctors, but I gave him a shot anyway.

He is all about taking care of the whole body and not just the ailment.  He wants complete health, and I really like that.  He is also a data man, and I love that.  I love data!  Because I have insurance, I can get my blood work analyzed every three months.  It is a very detailed, multi-page analysis where he looks at everything possible.  After giving blood, I visit about 2 weeks later to go over everything.  He gives me my own colored copy to go through with him.  He makes notes in advance, and then I can make all the notes I want as he talks.  We discuss each part.  He asks me questions when some areas are a little off, and I ask questions when I don't understand something.  He is patient and takes his time to make sure I understand where I stand with my health and what I need to do in the next three months. 

For about a month before I give blood, I tend to worry that I'm not doing everything I need to do, but when I go for the analysis, I get good news.  (So far anyway!) Everything I have been doing/trying is paying off.  I am losing weight, my health is getting better and better, and I am feeling so much better than I did a year ago.

I was a little nervous at first b/c I thought he was into supplements and other things I really didn't understand.  Well, he is about vitamins and Metagenics.  He does his research about everything, reads constantly, and only wants the best for his patients.

When I leave his office each time, I feel invigorated to do even better the next time.  I can stay the course and keep working toward good health and less weight.

I love my doctor!