The Bedrock Journal - ( Pebbles67) page 220

[longing2bfit]

I did not binge today but I have ate!! I decided to preempt a possible food episode by precooking lots of food that would be allowed and then give myself to eat what I wanted as long as it was what I had prepared! SO far so good..

I am happy for you that today was a good day and I am sending positive thoughts for tomorrow

[naiadknight]

Congratulations, chica! That, in and of itself, is a huge leap for you.

[Pebbles67]

Well something is definitely off. I have another reason to be grateful that I did not binge yesterday. This morning, I weigh 228.4lbs. That is a gain of 2.4 lbs in one day. If I had eaten badly, I would have thought it was food related.

I think it is the iodine and bromide detox. I forgot to salt load this weekend. I have upped my salt loading to 1/2 tsp celtic sea salt in the am from 1/4. I may also add 1/4 tsp in the afternoon. Sorry for the gibberish if you have not read about iodine therapy.

Other odd symptoms...I have been "wired" for the last two nights, unable to sleep and (TMI warning) my period came a week early, has been light and has lasted for two weeks so far.

Today's major issue...lack of sleep and no pants that fit. Crap!

I'm not ready to give up on the iodine yet, but I am watcing my symptoms carefully. I'm still staying off the dairy too.

[RMS123]

Congrats on a great day yesterday. So proud of you!

Take care of yourself today. Thinking of you!

[demuralist]

eek. The highs and lows of the health journey...

congrats on yesterday, that is a really big deal!

Hope you figure this whole thing out with the iodine.

p.s. I can't remember, did you take a test for iodine? I am just wondering if I should add it to my list for my next doctor's visit.

[Pebbles67]

No I started iodine supplementation after reading the Iodine Anyone? thread. I would not recommend that however, I would read this:
http://home.comcast.net/~jocy1/junk/...h%20Iodine.pdf
and this:
Breast Cancer Choices - Innovative Research and Patient Advocacy



I am supplementing primarily to avoid female cancers

[skink531]

I'm not sure if you have ever mentioned whether or not you have thyroid issues or not, but if so this article by Chris Kresser might be worth looking at. Something to consider with your iodine supplementing.

[demuralist]

thanks, I will read up on it.

[Pebbles67]

Yes thanks, I have read that one. My thyroid function has been tested and is normal.

[jenn26point2]

Well, the day is almost done and I am amazed that I did not act on all the crazy shit in my head. This day may turn out to be a huge milestone of change.

I did a lot today in addition to not bingeing and eating well. I went through tons of papers, finished our taxes and did my Mom's taxes as well. (That was a big ax on my neck) I also did laundry. I'm not sure what tomorrow will bring, but in the end today
turned out OK. Tonight I will color my hair and practice my audition song.

It seems like a kick in the face to have to pay taxes for someone who passed away... Just sayin....

I hope today is going well for you. I'm still reading your journal (I failed to read anything this weekend and now I'm playing catch up) and will likely comment again. Just felt that having to file taxes for your mom is wrong...

Today I made the conscious decision to NOT take my kelp capsule... I can't remember WHY I decided not to take it anymore, but I did... I think it was because I'm scared I don't need it and I would just end up poisoning myself...