15-Week HRT Update: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun (or Stressing Out!)

Whoa, where in the heck did the time go? Can you believe it’s been seven weeks since my last update? I swear, summer has been on some kind of fast-forward setting, and not in a fun way! We skipped our annual summer vacation this year because we dove headfirst into the delightful chaos of escrow—selling my townhouse and trying to snag the house of our dreams. Spoiler alert: it’s been a total nightmare!

Stress? Check. Sleepless nights? Double check. Motivation? Well, let’s just say it’s been hiding somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle of my life. But after a good ol’ pep talk (and maybe a glass or two of wine), I finally snapped out of it. I realized that this situation is out of our hands—whatever will be will be!

Now, onto the real juicy stuff: the HRT update! Drumroll, please… I’m loving EVERYTHING about it! I just got my updated blood panel, and holy cow! My cholesterol dropped by 18 points, and my LDL went down 30 points! WHAAAAAATTT!!! You mean to tell me my regular doctor was WRONG? No way! I guess cholesterol and hormones really do play nice together—who knew?

And let’s talk about energy—WOWZA! I feel like I could run a marathon (or at least jog to the fridge). But the kicker? My sex life has turned into a late-night adventure park! You know that “2-3 times a week” thing you hear about? Well, knock me over with a feather because I was sooo wrong! It really can happen, folks! LOL.

Now, let’s keep it real—stress will always play a role in how your body reacts. This house saga has turned my brain into a hyperactive squirrel on caffeine, and I’ve had a few rough nights where sleep was just a distant memory. I slacked on my workouts and eating habits (let’s just say my relationship with alcohol has been a little more… friendly than usual). But here’s the kicker: I’ve still managed to lose about 6-7 pounds, and those love handles have shrunk a ton! Who knew stress could be so beneficial in some weird way?

So, if you’ve ever thought about HRT, seriously—do your research and have a chat with a hormone therapy doctor! I promise you won’t be disappointed. Who wouldn’t want to feel this fabulous?

Stay tuned for more updates, and remember: when life gets crazy, just laugh it off and keep on thriving!