..but it's possible.
I don't really compare myself to others. I compare myself to myself..the way I USE to look. My early 30s were spent at the gym..many, many hours. I was a very strong 135lb woman. Then one summer I started to feel extremely tired all the time. So much so, that going to the gym after work stopped. I was in bed by 7-7:30pm and woke up feeling as if I hadn't slept at all. I gained some weight, which I attributed to me not going to the gym as often, but I still rode my bike & ran 3-5 miles daily.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Yep, I have an under-active thyroid that doesn't like to stay regulated for long. Once the medication kicks in, I feel great..but only for a 8-12 months before I start to feel like crap again. Then it's back to the doctor for more blood work which results in increasing my synthroid dosages.
So, I'm now in my late 30s and about 20lbs more than I was 5 years ago. I am not happy about that, but I'm not completely devastated my it. It's giving me a chance to prove myself (to myself) once again. Cross-fit has been an amazing outlet for me in proving my own strength to myself. I am definitely not as kind to myself as I should or want to be, but I am aware of it and working towards a happier me.
I look forward to challenging myself at the box (as I will tonight) and with running. :)
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