Fatigue – check
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight – check
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can’t tolerate the cold like those around you) – check
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches – check
Constipation – check
Depression – check
Irritability – check
Memory loss – check
Abnormal menstrual cycles – check
Decreased libido – check

Add to that my blurred vision and sciatica… I’m feeling my age these days. I really need to get into the lab for some bloodwork. Something is definitely awry.

I haven’t been running very much since my parents left, I’ve only run 6 times in the past 3 weeks. I usually try and run 3-4 times per week, so this is an issue for me. Especially since the Ascent is just 56 days away! Now that my mom is back, I hope to get back to running on MWF mornings. Like Michelle, I find that I handle my life better when I make the time to exercise.

I’m still not sure where I am with my weight. I’m not making the best choices with food, but I am able to watch my portions, so that’s something.

I’m up to the full dose of the Lexipro that I was originally prescribed. The wonkiness of the first weeks of it at half dose has subsided, but I also felt like I was falling back into the hole.

I think I need to get a full physical. I really need to start caring for myself in a big way.