Hope this works

I had given up dieting. Working at losing with out actually losing was just too much to ask of me. My muscles hurt and were weak. There was just too much going on with out any answers. Lots of my symptoms pointed to hypothyroidism but the blood work didn't agree. So I threw in the white towel and gave up. Then one P.A. asked questions during a check up. She checked my thyroid one more time. I didn't hold my breath, I knew it was going to be normal,  because it's always normal. Then the phone call came, "your thyroid levels are too low please come in for another visit." It turns out that I have Hashimoto's Disease. Which is an autoimmune disease that attacks my thyroid gland. I am not surprised I have autoimmune disease, considering both of my sisters and 2 of my cousins have autoimmune disease. One thing the thyroid controls is metabolism. Go figure!!  So I have been medicated for 7 weeks now. I am going to start counting calories again, hoping and praying that this time I am able to lose. My muscles feel stronger and I have more energy. I feel like it's going to take some weight loss before I can feel normal. I can't help but feel nervous and scared that nothing will happen. But I wont know unless I give it a good honest shot.
I know calories in and calories out is the only way to be successful in the weight loss journey. And that is my plan.  But I also want to try one more thing and that is I want to try to get back to the basics in food. No prepared or possessed foods. All home made fresh ingredients.  I am someone who needs short term realistic goals. So for 7 days I am going to focus on preparing my meals and not hitting the drive through or having a quick fix dinner.
Breakfast and lunch are not usually an issue for me but dinner is. Mostly because I am so exhausted by the end of the day I just can't focus and move.  But like I said I have more energy and making dinner isn't as much of a chore any more.
Tonight dinner is salsa chicken! I haven't had salsa chicken in so long I am looking forward to it.
Wish me luck!!