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I think that potatoes are trying to kill me. No, seriously. I have Hashimoto's. I was diagnosed a little over a year ago, and you'd THINK that getting on some thyroid meds would make everything all better. I've found out that this isn't the case. I've come to terms with the fact that I'm unable (for the time being) to exercise like I used to. I definitely can't eat the way I used to. And I have to pay attention to my body so diligently that I've about exhausted myself into not even caring anymore because I haven't had a "good day" since like...August... But up until a few months ago, I didn't realize that potatoes are a nightshade....and I eat potatoes ALL the time! I gave them up a few months ago (perhaps around the end of July or so...hence why I probably felt really good in the month of August), but then I eat a tater tot or something and my brain goes into some crazy addiction mode and then I can't stop eating them no matter how awful I feel. So. I've decided to try an experiment. A potato elimination experiment. I'm desperate to feel better again. I mean...what have I got to lose? Except the delicious, magical, deliciousness of potatoes... ...But NO! I must prevail! If cutting potatoes results in better days...then f*&k 'em! I can't take living like this anymore!! My goals have shifted for now...from trying to lose weight to just feeling like an actual human being again. GOALS 1 - Eliminate White Potatoes Reason: To assess whether or not these tasty little devils are a source of my widespread pain. Spoiler Alert - They probably are! 2 - LIGHT Exercise - 20 minutes/4 times per week Reason: I’m basically back to square one. Overdoing it always backfires and causes massive pain (not DOMS) and results in major setbacks. 3 - Daily Assessment: “How am I Feeling Today?” Reason: To determine possible trends as to why I’m having bad days*. *BAD DAYS = Mornings I wake up in so much pain I can hardly crawl out of bed Brain fog that makes it difficult to concentrate at work...or anywhere else really... Debilitating fatigue that results in naps exceeding 2 hours Leg pain that causes me to hobble around like the Tin Man in serious need of an oil can Stiffness that makes everything I do seem like a big, fat NOPE . . . . . 2018...here I come!