Posts by Thomas Miller10

You make a fair point. I said I wasn't entirely sure, but everything else remains the same. The only thing I managed to dig up online regarding what I mentioned is that, in certain instances, when specific parameters from those two—I can't quite recall which ones—are either too high or too low, it can trigger heart palpitations. That's likely what's happening with me, given my hyperthyroidism.

My liver enzymes were through the roof at first—AST 170, ALT 149, GGT 98...
Hepatitis markers? Negative. Abdominal ultrasound? Totally normal. They actually suspected my gallbladder because I ended up in the ER that night with intense pain right under my ribs, but everything looked fine there. Turns out, it was all my thyroid—severe hyperthyroidism. My hormone levels were off the charts: T3 over 10, T4 at 289, and TSH at 0.005. Now I’m juggling about 16 pills a day plus herbal teas for my liver and thyroid. Basically, in my case, those enzymes spiked because my thyroid was running so fast it started wrecking everything else. Check your pulse... mine sits anywhere from 95 to 130 bpm, so I really have to watch my heart (I think those MCV or MCHV—sorry, I can't remember the exact acronyms—are the ones you mentioned that point to heart muscle damage, mine are just slightly above or below the limit, but I'm not 100% sure on that part). Also, definitely check if you've been taking any medications, since those can spike liver enzymes too. And one more thing... could you be pregnant? That can cause elevations as well.

wiredrider2 said:I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard people claim that achieving anything in life—whether you’re aiming to drop some weight, kick the smoking habit, or climb the corporate ladder to become the CEO of a major firm like JPMorgan Chase—is strictly a matter of willpower and making a choice.

Honestly, it used to sound incredibly naive to me, but as I get older, I find myself nodding along because it feels more true every single day! I’m curious, what’s your take on all this?

It really feels like if we didn't succeed at something, it's just because we never truly committed to the decision in the first place, which basically means we never actually gave it our all. If you had made a real, firm decision, wouldn't you have fully embraced the challenge and actually followed through?

The reason I'm even bringing this up is that I’ve been reflecting on how much more decisive I was when I was a kid, and looking back, those results were so much better! Now, I feel like I'm entering a phase where I realize so much of my life depends entirely on whether or not I simply decide to make it happen.

I am just so tired of all the constant complaining—you know, the "I can't do this" or "I can't stick to my diet" excuses... honestly, you can do anything! It all just comes down to whether you're willing to sacrifice one thing to gain another, right?

Success isn't caused by decisions alone; it's the byproduct of solid choices, desire, and a positive mindset. But those aren't the root cause. If there isn't extreme motivation, hard work, and a genuine hunger to follow through when you make a valid decision, then the decision itself is useless. Maybe the goals are too big, too demanding, or even impossible (like finding a million dollars on the sidewalk tomorrow)... maybe things just won't happen because of some higher power, or maybe it's just not your turn to get those Nike sneakers, but someone else's... if you catch my drift.
Maybe your purpose in life isn't being a bank executive or being fit and ripped... whatever you try, you might never hit that specific mark. But even then, you'll be rich in experience. You'll learn from your mistakes, discover new perspectives, and always know that you tried, that you gave it your all... and that makes you worthy.
Besides, maybe that choice wasn't actually right for you, or maybe the timing was off, or perhaps something even better is waiting down the road... you just have to recognize it.
And you don't necessarily have to sacrifice one thing to get another... you can have it all, within reasonable limits and your own capabilities. You say you were more decisive as a child? Not really. It's just that back then, decisions weren't based on what to wear for my Barbie doll, or whether I should sit next to Ana or Iva at lunch...