Comments on: Thursday Thoughts IV

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:12:26 +0000

I’ve noticed a big difference in my personal PMS experience in the last 6-8 months, and had NEVER considered that it could be an age thing! I also have suffered from migraines since I was a kid and have noticed that though they may not have become more frequent, the symptoms I experience with them are different now too. I did wonder if it had something to do with my weight loss, but I could figure out a direct correlation. Age makes perfect sense for both though. Thanks for the info!!

By: kirsten

kirsten — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:38:31 +0000

Regarding the PMS, maybe try vitex/chasteberry supplements.

Also, some very good books on the subject include various titles by either Uzzi Reiss and/or Erika Schwartz. Both authors provide a lot of information regarding progesterone/estrogen levels, fluctuations as we age and how to manage effectively.

By: Nina

Nina — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:44:39 +0000

Hi Roni!

I have also donated a small amount to Grace because I think it is great what she is doing. So many people lose their enthusiasm about doing good to other people because they are too involved in their own mess, but actually it’s easy to change, and if all do just a little bit, the change in the end is still huge.

And about PMS: I thought I was the queen of PMS! My carb cravings and mood swings are legendary, sometimes I even get so angry (on the inside, I do not freak out in public ;) ) – and scare myself with my anger because I am NOT an angry person – and I cannot imagine why I do not note those days in my calendar because they come and go like clockwork, no irregularities. I am seeing an alternative practicioner now and she gave me some combination of Bach flower essences, so I am closely watching if they do something good for me in this respect, too. I also try to see if I need more minerals at that time as more minerals can stabilize your nerves. Apart from a huge piece of chocolate mud cake, which I don’t recommend here. And fluffy bed socks, which I can highly recommend, they are my soul comforter at the moment, even if they look like Sesame Street feet.

And PMS definitely gets stronger along the years, so we have to take more care of ourselves.

By: Kellie

Kellie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:03:29 +0000

Btw: I’m not sure why it linked to Cindy’s blog post! :)

By: Kellie

Kellie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:02:29 +0000

Roni, Thank you so much for your support and reaching out to me! You truly have a heart of gold! And, I have updated with a glimpse of hope!! :) *hugs* You cease to amaze me with all the knowledge and insight you bring to all of us. I can't wait to hear about how the marathon went! Check out Kellies last blog post..Cindy

By: Maranda

Maranda — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:48:05 +0000

Jared-That is too funny:) Roni-Have fun in the Marathon!!! Check out Marandas last blog post..Bloggers Ornament Exchange...

By: roni

roni — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:00:57 +0000

HA HA Funny! No seriously, it’s funny. ;~P

Ok, that’s 2, where’s my last male reader. Chime in please. LOL

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:56:59 +0000

You know why PMS is called PMS? Because the name “mad cow disease” was already taken! Yea, that joke doesn’t go over great with my wife either, but I always get a chuckle out of it!

By: Allison K

Allison K — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:20:22 +0000

Roni!!! Thanks for the link to Kellie’s BTL post. I totally related to her and was so compelled to comment that I joined BTL! Now I have yet another distraction! lol!

I have to say again, love love love Thursday Thoughts.. and how your little blurb changes every week!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:55:59 +0000

Roni~~~~ Thank you so much for putting up a blurb about Grace’s fundraising efforts! The more we get involved, the better the world will be…even if all we do is get people to thinking about the blessings that they have in their lives! I think that you are one of the blessings in most of our lives…thank you for all that you do here on GLB and BTL. If it weren’t for you, I would feel very alone in my weight loss efforts. Thanks for giving us you, each other, and lots of laughs!! Keep it up Roni, you are amazing!