8Feb/100
New test to show my progress on bioidentical hormones
I am about to find out what progress I have made in my bioidentical hormones program to build a healthier body and mind. Let me give you some observations as I experience it and some thoughts I have:
- Overall, I feel better
- I have lost 7 to 8 lbs – I’m moving the belt in the opposite direction than before
- I have stopped taking prescription medication for acid reflux – (two meds)
- I am exercising more – although I had to stop for two weeks due to illness
- I am hoping I can stop taking a medication for high cholesterol because it really makes me feel bad when I take it – I have stopped for a few days and notice the difference
- Libido is better
- Stress hormone (cortisol), I suspect, hasn’t changed that much. It seems I have fewer days of fatigue in the afternoon, but not enough
- I need to do more free-weight lifting exercise to try and build up muscle and get more of my man-belly to turn to good use
- Amazing enough, I feel I look better – not just the weight reduction but “brighter” looking
- I worry about the slowdown in weight reduction – that may be my impatience. I still have at least 10 lbs to lose.
We’ll see what the blood tests show. There are about twelve of them -- when I get blood drawn about halfway through the process I think I’ll have no blood left. I am hoping the testosterone will be increased. I am happy with the diet in that eliminating gluten, dairy and red meat makes my digestion far better – eliminating my irritable bowel symptoms.
No doubt progress has been made. Will likely have to do this for the rest of my life. I still need to get used to it, however.