An endocrinologist told my client she needs to start eating 800 calories to lose some weight. He didn't even do a full assessment on her and he declined to run any labs I requested. I feel hopeless sometimes when it comes to the medical community and weight bias.
800 CALORIES??!! what in the ACTUAL fuck. That person should not be practicing.
That is less calories than a typical THREE YEAR OLD should eat.
I KNOW! What is even more disturbing to me is that a doctor who is supposed to specialize in HORMONES advised someone of that... when in reality, a woman's reproductive system (aka ::hormones: will literally shut down and stop working if she ate that little.
cville this happened to me a few years ago, except I was the one who was offered the job and had to turn it down for financial reasons and I felt the same way. It sucks. I am still at the same company, but I switched roles two years ago and it ended up being a great decision. Don’t count yourself out! I’m sure something else will come along for you. In the meantime, hang in there.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Feb 27, 2020 10:37:37 GMT -5
I finally got my bloodwork done today that my doctor told me to get 2 weeks ago. I've been so tired and my body temp has been very weird. My doctor is great - he said he's going to cast a wide net and see if we can figure it out. We started with the blood work and we'll see where to go from there.
I went to the gym on Sunday and then to Barre class last night. I hadn't been to Barre in maybe a year, but I want to get back to going twice a week. I also need to find a cardio exercise that doesn't aggravate the bursitis in my hip.
I’m trying to use Lent to really focus on intuitive eating. I need to skim the book again and maybe write down the 10 principles to keep in my planner. One thing I need to figure out is how to balance family meals with my own hunger needs. I am realizing that I am hungrier in the earlier part of the day and then generally want a smaller dinner, but H probably will still want a more “normal” sized dinner. We had breakfast at about 6:45 - a chorizo, egg, and cheese burrito with a bowl of berries, plus I had cream (and I mean heavy cream in my coffee). I just ate some pretzels and hummus. But honestly, I’m ready for lunch now. And I’d probably then be ready for second lunch later. And then I’d probably be fine with crackers and cheese for dinner. So this is definitely something to work on.
I did a 6-mile walk on Saturday! It was gorgeous out. But all the melting snow meant big puddles so my socks got wet and I wound up with very mild blisters on my feet. I may need to get some new shoes before I up my distance because mine are kinda old.
My thumb still hurts a lot after surgery, but my surgeon gave me a new brace that is helping. Fingers crossed (SEE WHAT I DID THERE) that this, plus dictating instead of typing ar work, will finally get me relief.
I finally got my bloodwork done today that my doctor told me to get 2 weeks ago. I've been so tired and my body temp has been very weird. My doctor is great - he said he's going to cast a wide net and see if we can figure it out. We started with the blood work and we'll see where to go from there.
I went to the gym on Sunday and then to Barre class last night. I hadn't been to Barre in maybe a year, but I want to get back to going twice a week. I also need to find a cardio exercise that doesn't aggravate the bursitis in my hip.
Pilates could be something. I am a member of Club Pilates and they have this class that is "jumping" you're on a reformer so jumping with absolutely no impact. It's great. There's also swimming. There are adult swim classes at the rec centers here and then masters groups.
Post by secretlyevil on Feb 27, 2020 12:57:09 GMT -5
In a matter of two weeks, I have applied, interviewed, accepted a new job and resigned from current position. It is an amazing advancement opportunity for me. Tomorrow is the last day at my current company. I am using up a week of PTO next week. I am sad to leave my current team. The company I work for is great, overall love my team. There are some challenges, some that were driving me away actually but I don't think I would have really left if it wasn't for this advancement opportunity that I was contacted about. The universe was screaming at me and I listened.
I say all of that above with the understanding others in the thread are struggling professionally. I have been in your shoes and understand how much it sucks. I hope something works out for you soon.
I finally got my bloodwork done today that my doctor told me to get 2 weeks ago. I've been so tired and my body temp has been very weird. My doctor is great - he said he's going to cast a wide net and see if we can figure it out. We started with the blood work and we'll see where to go from there.
I went to the gym on Sunday and then to Barre class last night. I hadn't been to Barre in maybe a year, but I want to get back to going twice a week. I also need to find a cardio exercise that doesn't aggravate the bursitis in my hip.
Pilates could be something. I am a member of Club Pilates and they have this class that is "jumping" you're on a reformer so jumping with absolutely no impact. It's great. There's also swimming. There are adult swim classes at the rec centers here and then masters groups.
I tried a pilates class at the Y once and what I did would best be described as "flailing."
Swimming might be fun. I'll have to look at the schedule.
Yup, I need shoulder surgery. *jazz hands* Just need to jump through all the hoops to get it authorized. MRI and then scheduling it. IIRC, this doc schedules pretty quickly after the MRI. So definitely within the next month.
I’m on day 4 of thyroid meds, and I was actually close enough to on-time to work that I didn’t take leave this morning! I can’t tell you when the last time that was. Which is better than yesterday, when I literally could not get out of bed. Texted my boss and said I’m taking a sick day. My first unplanned sick day since I had the stroke almost a year ago (and that was bc I was in ICU lol). My coworker told me today that she was so proud of me, for taking a whole sick day. I slept til 11am, went to Costco, and did the dishes. I really hope this means the thyroid was the root of my issues. I also canceled my psychiatrist appointment. Told them I wasn’t to give the thyroid meds a few weeks and then reassess if I needed antidepressants. I’m keeping the therapist appointment though.
I feel about 90% better in the head though. I really perked up as soon as I saw my test results. H didn’t get it. But it was such a relief to see there was a reason for being depressed that wasn’t just everything else. In full confession time, I thought I was so upset over my doctor leaving. And it was really bugging me that I’d had breakups that I processed better. And then I started wondering why I was as upset over a doctor as much as a boyfriend. And then that sent me down a bad spiral where I was questioning everything, including my marriage. So yeah, finding out it wasn’t my doctor was a relief.
But I still miss him. As a doctor who laughed at my jokes and talked to me as an equal. Not bc I had a crush on him 😁
I started my new job on Monday. After 10+ years of working from home, I'm in an office, and one that is filled with snacks - everything from Kind bars to mini Pringles canisters. I find intuitive eating has helped to keep my cravings in check, so yay for that. But after ten years in yoga pants, it's a whole mindfuck this whole getting dressed in professional clothes everyday. I bought a lot of clothes that fit and that I love and most of the time, I'm in a good place with my weight but it's a still a struggle. I've been sick with a nasty cold, and I think once i get back into a regular exercise routine, I'll feel better.