When Chemicals Attack

Hi All,

Life is like a box of chocolates: I just want to eat it all up. ha
So I'm fighting to stay awake here. I think the chemicals in my body are seriously screwed up. Not enough serotonin, not enough thyroid hormone, too much sugar. Lordy!

Ever since that insane period I had last month, where I was like, begging God to stop the madness, I've been trying very hard to have any energy. I blamed the weather, which has been a Hades-esque 100 degrees here lately, and humid besides. I also blamed the training schedule, which was 8-5. Marty does not wake until 10:00, mentally. So Marty was in misery. But, alas, we're on the 11-8 schedule now, which should improve things, yes? Well.

I exercise every morning, on my beloved treadmill, while cranking out Abba, Madonna, and various tunes that get your mind and your heart going. I eat a healthy breakfast, usually fruit or yogurt. I try to eat a light lunch, and a dinner which includes a light meat (as in, not red) and a veggie. I sleep at least 7 hours a night; usually 8. I drink 9 glasses of water a day, the only other beverage being milk. I've been taking my vitamins every day for 8 years. And I gave up caffeine.

I sound pretty healthy, yes? Well, I am trying. I'm not super-thin, because, after years of having a sedentary job and NOT exercising, my body's metabolism slowed and yowza! There's the reason the new kitten can call my chest 'a nice pillow.' In other news, I should be more attractive to men as they seem to like this attribute, if beer commercials and sitcoms are to be believed. I just need to learn to slut it up. haha

My job does entail me sitting at a computer all day. When I first started this job (almost 6 years ago) I would go home with pain in the eyes because of the strain. I'm far-sighted so little print is hard for me. But my eyes have been checked and are just fine. So why in the H am I so tired all of the time?

I think I may have inherited Thyroid issues from my mother. Or, I may have blood sugar issues, or may be anemic. A doctor visit is all lined up for 8/4. So I should have answers soon.

I've had these bouts with fatigue my whole life, pretty much. Perhaps we should have had this stuff checked long ago. But anyhow, I'm trying to avoid sugary stuff, which of course is my weakness. And I love bread. I could live off of bread! I'm about to just say 'Screw it!' and go have a cup of coffee. But Bean will yell at me if I do. haha JK She won't actually yell. But we'll both feel bad because I broke my resolution. So I must stick to it! But I KNOW coffee would wake me up. I'm just not sure what else will.

There has to be foods that help?
Nutritionists! Help a girl out! ;)

Nicknames People Want to Give Me
1) Snoozer
2) Sleeps A Lot
3) Drowsy
4) Sleepy, The Wonder Girl
5) Dreamland, USA

haha

Here's hoping the rest of you are more alert than I am.
Sometimes I perk up after dinner. Perhaps it's just this office and its dim lights.
Or perhaps it's just the boredom of routine. I don't know. I just would love to know what it feels like to wake up feeling refreshed. Just once in my life!

Have a good one..