Hey folks, I hope everyone is feeling good today.
Inquiring minds are asking how I am doing on my new eating plan, so here it is.
First of all, you may know I had dangerously low sodium last week and had to go in hospital on IV fluids to get it regulated. I had blood drawn yesterday to see how all the levels are looking now and am waiting now for a call about that. I am still feeling weak and tired, but some of the symptoms are much better.
That leads me to the next issue. The last time the CNA at the hospital took my blood pressure it was quite low. I mentioned it to her and she said, "probably because you have been lying down so long". At the time I thought, ok, that is alright I guess. Yesterday I remembered that in a flash and thought to myself, "What if my bp is very low. I would not have any energy, be feeling weak, and all that. Looked up the symptoms of low bp and it almost all described the way I am feeling. So, I asked Rhonda to drive me to the pharmacy and sure enough, it is low. I have been on HBP Med for a few years now. What if, by eating healthy and removing toxic chemicals in the form of diet soft drinks and packaged foods in 3 weeks would have changed me to the point I can get off of that medicine? Wow. I will see Dr Carney tomorrow and see about that.
Next thing people want to know: What did you STOP eating?
I stopped all Nutrasweet/aspartame. I was drinking at least 2 liters of diet soda or diet dr pepper daily. ( fountain drinks were the drug of choice) This has been going on for years. Drinking water and some tea daily. (I am sure this is also contributing to my fatigue till my body adjusts.)
I am not eating sugar, using agave for sweetening things. (Using a little Splenda and Sweet n low. These are next on the chopping block.)
I stopped eating meat. Have had fish once, caught right here in Cedar Creek Lake by Fishing Sister Act.
I am 95% dairy free, using some butter.
I have had no packaged foods of any kind.
I am 99% gluten free. I am eating corn tortillas for any bread source at this point. I do not think I am allergic, it is just happening because if what I am eating. I will use some whole grain breads when I want to. I have had one wheat bun.
Then they ask: What are you eating NOW?
By choice I am eating vegetables and fruits, I love bananas.
Whole grains in the form of long grain brown rice and beans like pintos or red beans ( cooked the old fashioned way, not out of the can ).
I am packing in the veg/fruit in the form of smoothies and juice. Green smoothies for me are mainly spinach, bananas, and apple/carrot juice at this point. I need to get adventurous.
Rice and beans together for protein and because they are yummy. Lots of stir fried veggies - fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions, snow peas,cabbage,etc.
Coconut oil for stir fry, etc.
Oatmeal with raisins
Baked sweet potatoes
Guacamole
Green salads with lots of dark greens, not iceberg.
Homemade applesauce / pie filling (by the spoonfull, not in a crust)
That is about all I can think of at this point.
I am eating plenty of calories and keeping a food journal to help me remember and to show the Dr if he wants to see it. Usually about 10 servings of veg/fruit a day. The smoothies make that super easy.
* I have had a fried veg (squash, sweet potato fries) a couple of times while out. I am using bottled soy sauce, a bit of vinaigrette dressing (need to make my own). Had a veggie (black bean) burger on wheat bun at Mooyah yesterday when we went to Athens to get my blood drawn. Thought I had died and gone to heaven. Veggie burgers are usually yucky to me. Not this one! I felt like I was cheating, but I wasn't, of course.
So, I started my journey on March 14th, 2013.
I have lost 11 pounds.
I am working with my Dr to figure out the electrolyte imbalance this caused. I think I will, already be able to get off my HBP medicine. This is a praise report!
I will update for those who want to follow my journey.
Thank you all for your loving support!
Donna
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