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I've been sharing a lot about thyroid lately but really this can apply to any season of life.
There’s tired and then there’s tiiiiiiirrrred. It’s a different kind of tired. Like your soul is exhausted. Like your entire body is screaming for rest. No matter how much you sleep, it still isn’t enough. Everything in you is just fighting an uphill battle. …and then that becomes your story. …or at least, it became my story. I remember when I made the realization that it was indeed just that. A story. A story that I kept repeating over and over to myself. I’m tired. I’m so tired. I’m so tired of being tired. I don’t know if you’ve ever said those things to yourself. But when your thyroid isn’t functioning properly or medication not up to par, it’s something that was on repeat. I mean, that’s how I felt. BUT!! One day, I caught myself…”gosh, I’m so tired….wait a minute…I’m not tired. Why am I saying that?” It had become so ingrained in me and that’s what my body responded too. And when I told myself I wasn’t tired, my body opened up. I had a different physical response. I was met with energy and a verve for life again. The language I was continually telling myself became my story. Yes, I had been tired. Yes, my body was screaming for rest. All of those things were true at one point. But my brain didn’t let go of that story. Thyroid issues or not, awareness is crucial, especially when we’re not feeling well or feel something is off. Thyroid levels may not stay linear forever. So when they fluctuate and some of those symptoms come back, that story can come creeping back up again. The same can be said about life in general. Telling ourselves that this (whatever experience you may be going through) is only temporary and this isn’t how life is going to be forever can help navigate those stories popping up. What stories do you keep saying to yourself that might be holding you back? Happy to chat Becs Ladies!!! Come join me in my FREE private Facebook group, The Recommit to YOU Daily, where I post motivational content on health, wellness, mindset and self-discovery every day!
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If you go down the rabbit hole of research of eating right, it can seem pretty restricting. Add an autoimmune or other health condition and that restriction may seem even more restricted.
I’ve gone gluten free I’ve gone dairy free I’ve gone egg free I’ve gone caffeine free I’ve gone grain free I’ve gone soy free I’ve gone plant based I’ve gone legume free I’ve gone AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) OMG, what the heck is left to eat?! Have you ever asked yourself that? Over the last almost 15 years I’ve experimented in virtually every way of eating to better my thyroid health. But here’s the biggest lesson where SO many people get trapped, stressed and feeling lost. **We have to respect the law of individuality** One size does not fit all. Our bodies are unique. Truth is, there is plenty to eat! Having experimented and tracked my food for years, I know now what works for my body and what doesn’t. What I need to watch and where I can indulge, because hey, I'm human and I like tacos! Thyroid issues or not, it is a practice. Not only is it a practice of what to eat, but it’s a practice to track and read your body…what feels good and what gives you energy or what completely drains you. And sometimes, it may not even be the food. Often we need to look upstream. What are your stress levels? What is your sleep like? How much water are you consuming? Are you moving enough throughout the day? It doesn’t have to as complicated as we make it. If you need help with this, or your mindset around it, I’m here to coach. Becs Ladies!!! Come join me in my FREE private Facebook group, The Recommit to YOU Daily, where I post motivational content on health, wellness, mindset and self-discovery every day! Want to feel like yourself again?
Can you even remember what that feels like? Looking back to my young adult life before I was consistently active, I was always exhausted. I assumed it was because I was working ridiculous hours and full-time school on top of it all. I felt sluggish in mind and body. But after I started getting active consistently I was feeling full of life, always on the go, mind just clicking and having a systematic way of doing things. I was even more busy now that I added in daily strength training and cycling time but it all flowed perfectly throughout my day. Life was great! Insanely busy, but great for years. My mind and body felt connected in all areas. Then after my first pregnancy I could barely think My legs felt like lead going up the stairs I felt like I was glued to the bed when I woke up like I was trapped in a weird dream. I started having heart palpitations My hair started falling out ZERO energy to get though the day …and my primary care said “welcome to motherhood.” Pfft, thanks. I think. Thankfully, during my 6 week post-partum checkup I shared these symptoms with my OB and she ran blood work and sure enough, my thyroid levels were WAY off the spectrum. This was the beginning of a life long journey. A life long journey of managing thyroid levels but also a life long journey of being an advocate for my own health. For 50 years my mom suffered. She would share her complaints but wasn’t HEARD. I realized that I needed to do my own due diligence. There have been numerous times I’ve had to challenge a practitioner to get the bloodwork or even certain medication that I’ve needed. And I will do it a million times over. Had I accepted my primary doctor’s comment of being a new mom and not listened to my own body, I’m not sure how things would have turned out. And this is why I’m sharing my experience. Because who knows how many others have been passed over and just accepted the story that someone else has given them. If you want to feel like yourself again, thyroid issues or not, you must stand up for YOURSELF. And if you need someone by your side, I’m more than happy to walk alongside you. Becs Ladies!!! Come join me in my FREE private Facebook group, The Recommit to YOU Daily, where I post motivational content on health, wellness, mindset and self-discovery every day! It's Thyroid Awareness Month and I'd like to share some stories these next few weeks.
I used to think I had a learning disability and was even tested when I was younger. I’ve always had a hard time remembering the curriculum I just learned. It would take me forever to write things out. I had a hard time articulating out loud what I know in my head. Sometimes this still happens. This created a ton of self-doubt and low self-esteem. Until I realized years later, that I probably had Hashimotos since I was a teenager. The brain fog and stumbling to find the words. The constant tiredness and falling asleep in class. Everything I look back on leads to undiagnosed Hashimotos. But having a diagnosis doesn’t solve the problem. Even having the “right” medication doesn’t solve the problem, completely. There’s always that little bit of sludge that still keeps the thoughts stuck. What has helped me tremendously was focusing on 5 keys areas: movement, mindset, meals, sleep, hydration. Not only does the brain fog clear up but it helped bring back the energy that was being zapped from my body and my body back into the clothes I want to wear. To get a handle on it, we need to train it to serve us and not keep us stuck. It’s SOOOOO easy to let it sink us into all the bound nature feels. But we CAN pull ourselves out of that sludge. Happy to chat if you or someone you know has been feeling this way. Becs While we're getting in the swing of making changes to our health and wellness, I can’t stress enough the importance of what is often overlooked, especially for my friends with thyroid or metabolism issues.
What is often overlooked is also needed to build our foundation. If we keep adding more to unstable foundation, things will eventually fall. Then we're back to trying all the shiny objects that come across our screens or struggling to make our non-serving behaviors work. Metabolism issues or not, focus on building your foundation before adding more and more. And overtime, these can become your non-negotiables.
If these 1/2 dozen things aren’t being done consistently, there’s no point in going all in on magic potions, the super secret fat loss programs, or restricting everything to cardboard for the rest of your life. Sitting all day at work and restricting food then grinding it out in the gym will probably do the opposite of what you’re hoping for. It is possible to get in shape It is possible getting in shape being hypothyroid/Hashimotos. Focus on your foundation and everything else will come into place. And if you need help along the way, reach out, I’m here for ya! Becs Ladies!!! Come join me in my FREE private Facebook group, The Recommit to YOU Daily, where I post motivational content on health, wellness, mindset and self-discovery every day! As we begin our new year, this is the time when we start focusing on our health and wellness.
People start going to the gym, hiring a coach or personal trainer, and start cleaning up their nutrition. Being in the field for over 17 years, one thing I see during this time is the all-in perspective. Everything must change. Now! That's usually not sustainable in the long-term and often leads to repeating behaviors that didn't serve you in the first place. Instead, pick ONE thing that you’re going to be consistent with. Here are some things to help you along
Whichever one you pick, even if it’s somethings else not listed, be consistent with it. Think about your vision of who you want to become. Hold the vision in your mind in order to get that. Choose it to bring it to your mind and awareness everyday. Keep it simple and count your wins along the way. Not motivated but you know you need to do something? Reach out. Let’s hop on a discovery call and simplify this together. Becs Ladies!!! Come join me in my FREE private Facebook group, The Recommit to YOU Daily, where I post motivational content on health, wellness, mindset and self-discovery every day! |
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