I had my yearly physical that my husband’s insurance requires, last week. Our awesome family Dr. ordered a slew of labs for me. Which I actually appreciate. It helps give me an idea of where I am and how I am doing. He has so far supported my decision for the way I am dealing with my health. In fact, at this visit, he said, “I am so proud of you! You are doing a great job!” Woo hoo!
As I said, he ordered a slew of labs. And guys! I was so excited! While I was interested in several of them, there were 2 in particular that I was anxious to see. My CRP (which tells you if there is inflammation in your body), and my Vitamin D levels. Well, ALL but 2 of my labs were NORMAL! NORMAL! This was the first time in 2 years my CRP was normal. And My vitamin D was the highest it has been in 2 years as well…and that is in the middle of winter and can’t get outside!
These episodes brought tears to my eyes. I am posting the links here for those of you who would like more information and/or for those of you who may not fully understand my decision to go this route. My neurologist basically told me in so many words, “my way or the highway.” I chose the “highway” and never went back to him. Somewhat, fearful…because the “unknown” can be scary sometimes.
I had hoped to be done with the “Story” part by now. I do not want the focus of my blog to be about my story, but about the journey and the “Can’s”. However, I do feel it is important to get the story out so that it all makes sense. A crazy weekend, and not feeling 100% have interfered just a bit. But we will get there! 🙂 Thank you for being patient with me!
As I told you in my last post, I had already started eliminating sugar gradually. I strongly recommend weaning from sugar. It helps reduce if not eliminate withdrawal symptoms. I personally think the withdrawal symptoms and headaches make it more difficult to embrace a healthy lifestyle change. We WANT to feel good. So when we don’t, we look for things to make us feel better. Whether it be food, medicine, people, shopping…whatever.
I do not remember exactly when I started, but it was sometime in the fall. I do not remember if it was before or during the flare-up I had in Oct. 2018, but sometime around there I started seriously cutting sugar. I had “toyed” with Trim Healthy Mama way of life for a few years, but just never could totally do it. Some parts of it I could do, others were a little more difficult. That part for some reason is sketchy for my memory. I don’t know if it’s because of all the stress from the year, the brain fog I had during that flare, or a combination of both, but I cannot remember a lot of details from then.
I do know mostly how I felt. I felt the “MS Hug” for the first time. It was weird. It felt like someone put a rubberband around my chest. It wasn’t intolerable, but it was annoying. I have had it around my hands and feet a time or two as well.
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I am going to take some time to “catch up”. This is going to be a rather lengthy post, but I want my journey to make sense to you…especially if you are just starting your own journey. I know for me, it was helpful to realize I was not alone in how I felt or thought. I was interested in how others felt. Was I crazy? Am I weird in feeling this way, emotionally? So, I am going to go back and start at the beginning. (I seriously have been trying to start this blog for almost a year now…I am so not techy….LOL) BUT! Here we are and we will start here!
Hi! Welcome to Winning The Food Fight! Please bear with me, as designing a site is not my forte! LOL But for now it is what it is! Hopefully, over time it will get better!
I have struggled for years with food…I like food…no…I love food!😂 I’ve tried different diets, different eating plans… you name it, I probably tried it!