Hi everyone. I won't say welcome to Monday however. It's like the biggest reminder that we are the furthest we could possibly be from the weekend. That was my thought driving to work this morning, yikes! Right now I'm a little conflicted and I will tell you why. If you've been following my blog, you'll know that I was tested for food allergies in June. I cut out gluten, dairy, wheat, rye, eggs, and peanuts. They told me it would be life changing, I would feel so much better and have so much energy and honestly, I don't. I mean, to put it in perspective, the hubby and I will go grocery shopping on Saturday, maybe run a few errands, and then I have to come home and take a nap because I'm so tired. I just don't think it's normal for me, a 26 year old, to be so exhausted. I sleep eight to nine hours a night and have to drag myself out of bed each morning. Also, the best thing about all this (sarcasm alert) is that I eat healthy now, as opposed to eating junk food, and I weigh more now than I ever had, even having to buy new clothes. I called the doctor and they want to run more tests but it's going to be more money. My question to you is, what would you do? Just accept the way things are or suck it up, pay the money, and get the tests done?
Update: The other possibility is that I just have too much stress in my life, which all comes from my job. They just continue to give me too much work, way more than I can handle. The other option is to join a gym. My mom suggested it because she thinks it would get rid of some of my stress and help me sleep at night. I guess that's option 2.
Geez, sorry about that! Now to the real reason you visited today...the nails! I wanted to get into some fun Halloween designs so I sat down this weekend and did the candy corns from yesterday, vampire nails, Halloween colored nails, and zombie nails. They should all be up this week :) I think today's nails are my favorite of the bunch.
I started with a base of OPI German-icure by OPI. I just love this shimmery vampy maroon color! I then took OPI First Date at the Golden Gate and used the brush from the bottle to create the blood drips and a ruffian on my ring finger. For the black of the mouth I used Julep Cleopatra and finished off with the teeth using a small nail art brush and OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls. My vampire teeth were inspired by a mani done by MissJenFabulous.
Congratulations if you made it this far and the first paragraph didn't scare you off! :) You get bonus pictures of a KITTY! My light box sits on the floor near the couch and has seen better days. It's made of cardboard, duct tape, and white poster paper and has been through a move as well. It's sad but because it is on the floor, the kitties like to investigate when I'm there. So without further ado, I give you Immie, our four year old tabby.
Entering the lightbox....
In our household we call the following look "burning your brain". For some reason all of our cats like to look directly into lights.
Take my picture please?
Just my opinion, I would try the gym idea. It's probably a lot less expensive the the alternative and if it helps, that's wonderful. If you don't see a change, I would def. get the tests done. It could be something more and it's good to find out. I hope everything works out well for you. Feel better!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your input Sonya. I have a feeling the gym will be the direction that I go towards since it's the easier option and it can't do anything besides make me healthier.
DeleteHey Erin, I would have to say it sounds like a thyroid problem. I would read up on it and at least get that test done, or see what the tests your doc want done and pick and choose. I have hypothyroidism and I now take 1 pill a day and I am feeling better. I do have 3 kids so they still suck the life out of me, but I can tell when I miss a dose. You shouldn't be that tired unless your prego or have something bigger going on. :) <3 -Cassandra
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input Cassandra. Unfortunately I've already had my thyroid tested and it showed that it was normal.
DeleteEek, sorry about the problems you are going through, I do like your mom's gym idea, though it's not for everyone, you should try it out and see if you like it. It really does help with the stress :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry to hear you're having some health issues. I was also going to ask if you've had your thyroid tested but looks like you've already done that. Don't take it at face value until you get to the bottom of what's bothering you. It may take a while but it's a journey worth taking.
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Jules of Canines & Couture
Cats and their boxes :) They especially like to destroy the ones that we need, like soft boxes :D Mine did that a few times already.
ReplyDeleteAs for your food allergy, yes, it is not normal that you are gaining weight and not losing it. But maybe your body is in a transition? Keep it up honey and if it continues, just call your doc :)
Gorgeous mani! I am loving these jaws! Spooky!
I think exercise will definitely help. Otherwise, what you say about being so tired, that doesn't sound normal. With cutting out so many ingredients from your diet, could it be that you are having trouble finding the right foods to eat? If you aren't getting the nutrients you need, it could also contribute to being really tired. Hope you get it all sorted out soon. <3
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I know you didn't seem too keen on the idea of having more tests run but it almost sounds like a thyroid issue. I was diagnosed with one over the summer and I was tired ALL THE TIME. The same as you...I would sleep my 8 hours a night but it was all I all I could do to get up and go to work and then go to the gym and come home. On the weekends, I napped for 2-3 hours on Saturday AND Sunday. I'm on medication for a hyperthyroid which lists weight loss as a symptom so it could be that you're swinging in the other direction with hypothyroid. Weight gain typically is a symptom of that. Hope you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteoops! That's what I get for not reading the comments and that someone suggested it might be a thyroid problem. Hope you're feeling back to your old self, soon!
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