Today has been incredibly stressful. I won't go into it, but I have felt incredibly tested emotionally today. The result is causing me to not even come on here today. Bleh...sorry....Anyway, I have made a discovery that may actually be effecting my mood as well. I think I have a food allergy.
I started feeling sick and getting cramps and spasms in my back after I had a raw PB and local honey sandwich earlier. I was eating PB&H all the time before I had started this diet and I am wondering if I was having a reaction to it before. Because with some of the crappy-ness I am feeling, I am reminded of the feelings prior to starting this diet. I did also have my acupuncture and massage yesterday so that could also be part of it. Even the stress and lack of sleep from today, but the timing has me leaning towards a food allergy at the moment. If this is the case, I think something positive could come from it. I may have discovered a trigger for symptoms that destroyed my mobility before. There is also the fact that I killed myself in my workout Wednesday night and I am showing those effects still. Again I have to defer to the timing of my symptoms though. I will be testing this out, and I am kind of hoping that I do have an allergy because I could focus on that as well. I could be even more productive in the changes I am making.
I do have to say the events of today have left me struggling with cravings and not even feeling the workout. I am trying desperately to shake that mood because I don't want to sabotage my progress. I am praying for some enlightenment and inspiration today. I love you guys and I will let you know tomorrow how it goes. No progress report today. Love you all. James
James,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you've had a bad day and sorry for not taking the time to post last night after I read your blog. I have a lot of health issues myself. Fibromialgia, 3 bad disc in neck and low back and thyroid asthma and allergies. I also have a sick toy poodle that we're probably going to have ot put to sleep Monday. He's 12 and half got him after my mom passed for comfort. He's been the sweetist baby. Some days my back hurts so bad I have to go thru facebooks ane emails quickly so I can get flat. But I keep to my WW diet and exercise 60-90mins a night. I usually have to take some pain med before I can get to it, but it beats going to bed and giving up. I've had a really bad day too so I can relate.
When I used to go for massages it would help for all of a few hours then the pain would return full force. There's not a day goes by that I'm not in some pain..usually 2-7 on scale. But I had to quit the massages. Therapy couldn't even help me they couldn't get the muscles in my shoulders to relax because of the fibro and told me to quit coming it was only making it worse. I think we have a lot in common trying to will ourselves to fight thru the pain and keep moving but you battle is probably more difficult..with the weight you carry. I'm praying for you every day. I think it's a good idea to keep a food journal if your not. The thing about a food high in fibers is if you allergies to PB or wheat or Brans your going to have problems on it. I can tell that your mindful of that.
Your going to have good days and bad days it's a given, but just keep your eyes on the goal and try to take pleasure in the small things, like your little ones. You have many days ahead of you, many milestones. First graduation, first walk down the isle for your first childs wedding, and grandchildren. This is why your taking good care of yourself now.
Thank you for explaining your diet I understood some of it now I understand it better.
I hope tomorrow's better for you and I hope I didn't depress you with explaining how I can relate to you. Pain causes depression, but we always have to try to find something to be grateful for, thank God for each blessing and have a greatful heart. That's how I get by. I guess we just get used to the pain and know it's there and do our best to get not dwell on it. Keep the faith. Also know that even though I might not be commenting on each post I'm a very busy person and it's the time of year that there aren't enough minutes in a day, but I'm thinking about you and pulling for you.
God bless,
Yvonne
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ReplyDeleteOK so I was watching Dr. Oz today and got some useful tips for weight loss and nutrients that are supposed to taste great. so here they are:
shirataki noodles - 5 cups of shirataki noodles is equal in calories to 1 cup of regular pasta
greek yogurt and low sodium onion mix - 6 tablespoons of this are equal to 2 tablespoons of sour cream and onion dip
roasted chickpeas - olive oil, cayenne and garlic and roast. 3 servings is equal to 1 serving of peanuts
parsnip (carrot family) mash w/lowfat cheese garlic and chives - 3 cups of this is equal to 1 cup of mashed potatoes. boil and mash the parsnips, add lowfat cheese, garlic and chives and supposedly it tastes outstanding
cod is rich in selenium for your immune system
mackerel is rich in omega 3's for brain strength, healthy skin and strong bones
halibut is rich in magnesium which is good for your heart... opens up blood vessels and increases blood flow
flounder is rich in potassium which is good for muscle strength
so.. im going to try atleast 2 of these things. the parsnip mash and the onion dip and see how they taste. I will let you know... if you try any of this let me know!