What a Mess.....pt 2

Sunday night, I started to tell you about the mess my health has created. My Endometriosis has gotten ridiculous, it was taking over my life in the worst way. It scares me to see my fitness journal--the log of my pain days vs. good days--and to know on those pain days my children suffer the most. Because on those pain days....I just can't get down and play tea party or put on a puppet show or bake or whatever they want to do.

I wish that was the last of my major issues. Unfortunately what I thought was just just a hypothyroid disorder turned out to be Hashimoto's Disease.

Hashimoto's Disease: an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the immune system turns against the body's own tissues. In people with Hashimoto's, the immune system attacks the thyroid. This can lead to hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not make enough hormones for the body's needs.

Symptoms:

• weight gain
• fatigue
• paleness or puffiness of the face
• joint and muscle pain
• constipation
• inability to get warm
• difficulty getting pregnant
• hair loss or thinning, brittle hair
• irregular or heavy menstrual periods
• depression 
• slowed heart rate

 Honestly, this is still a REALLY new diagnosis. (Just a few days old) So, I'm still learning about it and what I need to do to get better.

So far, it looks like a MAJOR diet overhall. Apparently, to avoid thyroid inflammation (and a worsening of symptoms) I need to avoid: Gluten, Soy products, Nuts & Seeds, Beans, genetically modified foods, most oils artificial sugars and coffee.

Houston, we have a problem......Momma is a Starbucks addict.

For the first 8 weeks, while I detox my body and get used to this ridiculously strict diet, I will be using the "Against All Grain" cook books by Danielle Walker. I'm terrified of losing all the things I love to eat, but more importantly I'm afraid of how my body will rebel against me if I don't do something to appease my thyroid demons.

Wish me luck?