My Health Care

<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sOKsr5YNL-fGKm7aHFpQ8RjZfcCH6L2MYIrgPK9VHIoLxvqfkjKzovLqlo116G7hXPKPOLcSdY4YdOBSWP-iRT19LDG4n3_3oZUIe1qeDC-U_hyphenhyphenhNVLNhLOSXTWModxoLEOUN8Rrhyphenhyphenkz/s1600/IMG_6254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sOKsr5YNL-fGKm7aHFpQ8RjZfcCH6L2MYIrgPK9VHIoLxvqfkjKzovLqlo116G7hXPKPOLcSdY4YdOBSWP-iRT19LDG4n3_3oZUIe1qeDC-U_hyphenhyphenhNVLNhLOSXTWModxoLEOUN8Rrhyphenhyphenkz/s320/IMG_6254.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Lots of changes this year with the family and how this Mom/Trainer will be spending the Christmas Holiday�all good, but different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It feels weird for me having to adjust to the changes in life and not just for the holidays, but with my hormones. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanksgiving month was the start of struggle with marked and increased changes to that which I can only attribute to transitioning into another part of womanhood�OH MY!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I mean really�all at the same time�during the holidays�really, really???<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">I was already having a bit of a time adjusting to the changes occurring with how the holidays would have to be split up as a Mom of adult kids that have their own new agendas�bitter sweet happiness�but still a big adjustment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Mixed in with the throws of hot flashes, high anxiety, other personal changes, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>irritability due to sleep deprivation, just not feeling like ME�GEEZ�the pumpkin seeds just are not cutting the mustard anymore�lol�and for heaven�s sake watermelon season is long gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am so blessed to have such a supportive husband through this journey and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hats off to all the other husbands out there that are understanding and do not take personal all the goings on of menopausal issues�GOLD STARS! </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJTCPFdbnLTNWWUIRSaHeKak-vnWzJpi33GArPggOam7r33FKwXWOKH6RrqOHE0BGQiJvc-G7M-qolhgspPq1zQauR2yViMCbyX0vxqpwZPZXjgl0HolXUuQ904IWpQ-Wb8MBp1dKpkwf/s1600/menopause+fairy.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJTCPFdbnLTNWWUIRSaHeKak-vnWzJpi33GArPggOam7r33FKwXWOKH6RrqOHE0BGQiJvc-G7M-qolhgspPq1zQauR2yViMCbyX0vxqpwZPZXjgl0HolXUuQ904IWpQ-Wb8MBp1dKpkwf/s1600/menopause+fairy.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">I am such a faith person and celebrate what Christmas means to me as a woman of God, but let me tell you, I have had to have more than a few one on one conversations over <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the last two months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Life can feel overwhelming when hormonal changes are occurring and YES�although I am usually springing about happy as a clam during the cherished holiday season�it just has not felt the same this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I understand that it is probably the combo of everything happening at the same time, but YIKEE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It is even more awkward that I can�t even offer up a good explanation for feeling high anxiety�I already have an A1 personality type anyway which probably does not help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>On top of that, what the heck happened to my energy, stamina, and everything else that felt like Darla�I mean come on now�this is a double REALLY, REALLY? </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">OK�I am sharing some very personal things right now and please do not confuse it for complaining�I am letting you know that I, just like you, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>go through life, experience what every woman of a young, fit almost 50 can go through and it can SUCK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>YES�I said it�some days, it really sucks to not feel like ME�my plug has been pulled right out of the wall and I am holding onto the cord going OK�now what?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You know me�I do not let things get the best of me�so more research was in order and a trip to the doctor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have worked with many women who experience peri-menopause and menopause symptoms and although I suspected that this was indeed the culprit invading my inner body space, I needed to rule out the possibilities of medical issues not related.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Believe me, I would have hit the floor with a positive pregnancy test�love babies, love my children, am a grandmother�but that would have definitely sent me to the peri-menopausal special place for TLC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Whew�negative�let�s move on and off that subject.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-U0mjBWs6nkVCBGHEYCsYhnqbrzuJQb00vrDlGhmehy3b_GeyhVoej_04RB5M9yzqMCVVUUWC7mPUzcBmL75DvI1rFBIuxV57zVZfVzgHHhBR4ioM7YEOufc0DgtWLeBNoBPNN4I4qG6/s1600/younger+me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-U0mjBWs6nkVCBGHEYCsYhnqbrzuJQb00vrDlGhmehy3b_GeyhVoej_04RB5M9yzqMCVVUUWC7mPUzcBmL75DvI1rFBIuxV57zVZfVzgHHhBR4ioM7YEOufc0DgtWLeBNoBPNN4I4qG6/s320/younger+me.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">The beautiful thing about life is that we all experience different things when it comes to reaching menopause�some sail through without a scratch, while others, and that would include me, do not necessarily care for the changes that are happening through the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So, through my research, I am <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>giving a natural herb blend menopausal support supplement a try and am hopeful for a positive result after reading the reviews,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>understanding each herb independently and the possible benefits/negatives to the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The next few months will tell me if I need to take a different direction, but I will keep a positive outlook and in conjunction with the transdermal hormone creams that I use now, what do I have to lose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I will let you know how it goes a couple of months into my herbal therapy.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">What a subject to write about during the holidays, but HERE IT IS�out of my control, happening right now, and Merry Christmas Darla�ho ho<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>ho.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>One of my fabulous clients shared �look at it this way�you will be able to wear white pants now�.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I had to laugh�she was right�love my clients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>As much as I motivate them, there are days that they motivate me without their even knowing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I say, I really enjoy my strong coffee in the morning right now too�especially after a night of visits from the� flash club�.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This is a part of my life that I have no control over, except for the introduction of herbal supplements, but that truly does not change that I am changing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Acceptance of again, the New Modified Me, feels like it needs to repeat itself through my menopausal journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Technically, I will not be in true menopause until I have not had a cycle for a year�WHAT???<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ughhh�so, I can be out and about in my new WHITE PANTS and still be surprised�OH FA LA LA LA LA�JOY JOY JOY JOY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNbc93-S_FhnKDcv1oD45Z5Wh9IyHDDrBZPqBl2-ZJy_FmqsIZgLj3nkjAJI9d0xptubVlU_YBt4363dIeT6MJrCJkPs2ks0b3rOP_GvuX1FOeYoDKj3nkmQoVW4WegloJdOS1Y-0armi/s1600/happiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNbc93-S_FhnKDcv1oD45Z5Wh9IyHDDrBZPqBl2-ZJy_FmqsIZgLj3nkjAJI9d0xptubVlU_YBt4363dIeT6MJrCJkPs2ks0b3rOP_GvuX1FOeYoDKj3nkmQoVW4WegloJdOS1Y-0armi/s320/happiness.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Honestly, it can feel unfair, but I have experienced all kinds of unfairness in my life, AND all circumstances have been used to grow me in a positive way to be a BETTER, STRONGER, and even MORE FAITHFUL person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So, I will look upon this part of my life in the same way, and I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>In fact, I am HAPPY and have so much to be thankful for with my health, meeting the man I can truly say I LOVE and understand fully what that means and feels like, my children, family, friends, clients, and even the fact that I have a roof over my head and a warm bed to sleep in�more than HAPPY�I am humbled and thankful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So, when the overwhelming Life is Bigger than ME Menopausal Monster tries to creep into the crevices of my mind and body, I will try really hard to concentrate on all the things positive in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This is in fact a journey that will require patience and TLC, and I know that some days will be more challenging than others, but I also realize that even this experience will enable me to help others, and through that, I will be blessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and Stay Healthy~</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">From My Family to Yours</span> </b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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