My Weight today

Hi,
Well, as I've said before, when you want to succeed you must just keep pushing on... Today I'm weighing in at 280 lbs.  Ive been taking my Iodine plus since December 8th.

I'm not changing how I eat other then to try to insure I eat three times a day and I'm getting up early instead of staying up all night.

I weighted in wearing sweat pants shirt and slippers.. It is way to cold to strip to shorts. LOL....

I saw a program on PBS last night. They were doing their let's raise money program. The main topic was living in harmony with yourself, the earth, God and the universe. That isn't what it was called but that is what it was. The speaker was using the book of Job, in the bible.  I'm trying to find the chapter/verse he quoted.. It was all about picturing what and who you want to be, and not imposing all the trash you put into your conscious mind as that is fed to your unconscious mind and then your unconscious mind prepares you for the results of that negitive feed back. He was saying the universe gives you (in reality) what your unconscious mind thinks you want. So that you should, prepare your unconscious mind in the last few minutes before you go to sleep by picturing your self as you want to be. No, not really as you want.. but as you are! He teaches that as you see yourself you are.  He believes this in everything. If you can not imagine it you can not create it. If you become in your mind what you create with your imagination , then you can accomplish anything.

When I was younger, in my twenties I believe, I used this way of thinking but had lost it  as I grew older. I am  going to use this in everything I do from now on.

Think and know positive

Nelda

Hi,
Have you ever thought that you had a thyroid problem? 
 Copied from: http://health.yahoo.net/health/hypothyroidism#Overview

The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland that controls the body’s metabolism. It is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces the hormones tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Together these hormones regulate how your cells use energy. The pathways by which cells use energy is called metabolism. Your body’s general metabolism determines blood pressure, heart rate, and weight.

Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Low levels of thyroid hormone interfere with the body’s ability to perform normal metabolic functions such as efficient use of energy from food products, regulation of many chemical reactions in the body, and maintenance of healthy cells, bones and muscles, to name a few..
There is no known prevention for hypothyroidism, nor is there a cure. Once you have it, you have it for life.

There are no symptoms that are unique to hypothyroidism. There may be no symptoms early in the disease process. Long standing, untreated hypothyroidism can cause obesity, joint pain, heart disease, and infertility. Other symptoms can include:

• increased sensitivity to cold
• constipation
• depression
• fatigue
• weakness
• heavier menstrual flow
• brittle hair and nails

If left untreated, the following symptoms can occur:

• hoarseness
• puffiness of the face, hands, and feet
• slowed speech
• decreased taste and smell
• thin eyebrows
• thickened skin
• coma (called “myxedema coma”)

Your doctor first conducts a physical exam and reviews of your medical history. This can reveal any procedures like thyroid surgery or radiation treatments connected to hypothyroidism. Family history might reveal a close relative with autoimmune disease. Medication history might be positive for drugs, such as lithium and amiodarone that can cause the condition.
Because hypothyroidism is most often found in women over age 50, some doctors advocate thyroid function screening for this group. Doctors also may suggest screening women of childbearing age.

Blood tests also are common. These include:

• thyroid function tests: T4, T3RU and TSH
• tests for pituitary function: TSH
• cholesterol (can be elevated)
• CBC (may show anemia)
• liver enzymes (can be elevated)
• prolactin (can be elevated)
• electrolytes (sodium can be low)

In hypothyroidism, T4 is low and TSH is high. This means the pituitary is sending more TSH to stimulate the thyroid, but the thyroid does not respond. A low TSH indicates the pituitary may be the cause of hypothyroidism.

I have quite a few of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. So about 6 months ago I started taking a Iodine suppliment. During that time my weight droped from 290-285 to 265. Then 2 montrhs ago my car broke down and I couldn't afford to buy any more Iodine, I had to pay for the car repairs... I'm back up to 281. Three days ago I started taking the Iodine supplement again. 

Hopefully I'll drop the weight, but it looks like I'll always need to take the supplement. My Doctor tested me and I'm low in the normal range so no prescription...but as long as it is safe for me I'll do the supliment.

Here is wishing me and you good luck...

Nelda