Fasting but Who's Praying

 The visit to my endocrinologist on Monday went well. No problems with the adrenal glands, but my thyroid is low. I don't have a problem with the thyroid at this time, but he said I may unless we can head it off. I don't know if he realizes just how old I am.

So, he wants me to try intermittent fasting with a six hr window when I can eat. I'll do18 hours when I can have no food at all, not even a popsicle. The window is from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. or I can do 12 noon - 6 p.m. It didn't matter to him, but he said the second one would mean I wouldn't be hungry when I went to bed. How little he knows.

My only concern is that when I've fasted in the past, sometimes I get sick. I think medication causes it. And I can't stop taking these. 

I began this trip today. Well, technically, after supper last night. I wasn't starving this morning. I didn't feel great, but I got to eleven before I had breakfast. A piece of sausage, a slice of bread, and a glass of milk. It was delicious. I've been drinking more milk because some meds still irritate my stomach, and it helps. Tonight, I'd love a cup of cocoa. 

The good news is that during the six-hour window, I can eat anything I want. I suppose it needs to be healthy. Before COVID, I lost 20 lbs doing intermittent fasting with exercise. I don't know whether I'll be able to exercise. I'm having a terrible time with the fatigue. In the last two days, I've averaged 11 hrs a day sleeping. I am always tired. Always.

David moved back home this weekend. He's working on knocking out some bills and helping me. I am blessed to have sons who look out for me.

Mike is still having stomach problems. They've stopped one of his medications to see if it's causing the problem. The doctor said they've run every test and can't find anything else. It's something he's taking or IBS. I'm guessing IBS. But I'm praying it's medication. 

So, that's the week past. I hope for a better one this week for you and me.