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Update on the diet...

So I thought I would update on the "diet"...

When I stick to a "plant based" diet, I feel so much better! My "plumbing" is normal (for once)... I have energy...
I have found out I can eat cheese a couple times a week...
Almond milk tastes better than rice milk...
Vanilla flavoring almond milk makes tea/coffee/oatmeal sooooooooo delicious :)
Salads are my friend...
I now have an even more complicated Starbucks drink...
Keeping appropriate snacks in the house is a must...
Vitamins are a must...

But, I am human... and I do crave Genoa salami, Mexican Pizzas from taco Bell, etc...
I think cutting out cow milk was the biggest help!

This is the healthiest fall/winter season I have had in 8 years (I also gave my body a break from the immuno suppressor meds I had been taking)

Picture in my head...

I know I have a memory in my head of my mom and I in the exact same pose...thinking the same thing... Thanks to my Bestie for capturing this moment on film for me so the Princess will have it when she has a daughter one day (after she graduates from college and gets married first of course...)

Time...

Now that I have started my Winter Break... I'll set some time away from trying to "relax" to start updating my blog... Who am I kidding, I can't relax... ever ... but I will try to update.

So far you have missed:

-I had to completely pack up my classroom

-Anthony broke the garage door

-Sleepover with Cody before he goes to Afghanistan

-The new way to eat is working.. most of the time

...more to come :)

My first step...

After reading The Lupus Recovery Diet, I actually found out new things about my lupus that I didn't know. Lupus is more than what I thought, which is why I have never been in remission. Learning about antigens has been so helpful. I also know that hormone levels effect my lupus all the time. There are so many hormones in animals... So the hormones and antigens from the food I eat from animals become "foreign invaders" in my body. So I'm going to try the Elimination Diet. (BTW...I HATE the word DIET) At first, I thought "remove all meat and dairy". Then I called Jenn, my pretty much life-coach when it comes to my lupus. She said yes on eliminating meat, but try to incorporate some fish. The we talked about how hard it is to eliminate dairy products. I REALLY LOVE milk in my coffee. So we came up with trying "alternative sources to dairy". The ex and I tried soy milk years ago, but it made my tummy issues worse. She said to try rice milk. I need to make sure I am getting enough protein in my diet (UGH on the word diet).
If I look at this "diet" as a lifestyle change...maybe I could eliminate my negative energy energy to the word diet. :)

Trying something new...

I am so fortunate to have so many people in my life that are concerned for my well-being, especially when it comes to my health. Summer sent me a link to see if I had ever heard about it... I listened to the lady speak and read the link. I ended up purchasing and downloading the book the night I read the link. I have to journal my progress...so why not on my blog. I'm so excited to try something new that does not have anything to do with medications. Here is the link if you are interested:

www.lupusrecoverdiet.com

Remembering...

Remembering may seem like an easy thing to do....but I find it is a daily struggle for me!!!!

Remembering to do my blog...
Remembering to fill ALL of my medications...
Remembering to make sure all doors are locked at night...
Remembering to keep the gas tank is full...
Remembering to make sure the princess has a daily snack...
Remembering to get all my papers and grades recorded on time...

The list could go on and on...

One thing (or should I say 2 things) I have NO trouble remembering are my precious two lovelies!!!!!