Recently, Tim read the book Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. As a result, we are now trying nutrition by green smoothie.
The base is spinach and kale. Kale! Then, we add all sorts of vegetables and fruits, raw pumpkin seeds, coconut oil and I don't know what else.
First of all, I can not believe that I am drinking my fruits & vegetables. I can not believe that I'm drinking something that has kale in it. Shocking, I tell you!
First time around, we learned that green pepper is an overwhelming flavor. Ultimately, I think that green smoothie would have made a really good soup.
Next up, the smoothie tasted of celery and citrus. I liked this one, as much as it is possible for me to like a green smoothie. While, it was Tim's least favorite.
Today's flavor, I think, was from the oranges added. It was a bit odd, but I was able to drink a fair amount.
It has truly been an adventure with mixed reviews. Tim claims that it's decent enough that it doesn't make him gag. LOL! In my opinion, they aren't delicious by any stretch of the imagination. I don't wake up craving the green smoothie. But, if it will help me feel better, I can manage drinking them just fine, because they aren't horrible. LOL!
The whole thing is hysterical to me. Me, with my food issues, consuming Kale. Yeah, I can't get over that one. Then, there's the appearance of the green smoothie. Previously, I wouldn't have even entertained the idea of drinking anything that looked like that. Instead, I find myself pouring a second glass. LOL!
So, Mr. Roll, I don't know whether to thank you or smack you. I suppose time will tell.
Bottoms up!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Better Day
When I woke up this afternoon, I wasn't too hopeful for a good day. Amazingly, it turned out to be rather decent.
Jay was home sick from school and still not doing well. He got up shortly before I did and hit the couch. Thankfully, I was able to get him to eat some scrambled eggs and half of an English muffin for brunch.
Amongst taking care of Jay's needs, I was able to get the kitchen cleaned up. Also, I was able to vacuum the kitchen, dining room, stairs, family room, laundry room and mudroom. Plus...I got the family room dusted! In addition, laundry was washed, dried and folded and put away.
We still aren't eating anything beyond scrambled eggs, toast, soup and crackers. So, I had to brown some burger that I had in the fridge, which then went in the freezer for later. The smell about killed my poor boy. :(
To look at the list, I know I didn't really do much today. But, after the past week, I am thrilled with all that I was able to do.
Tomorrow...OK, today, since it's almost 2 am...I hope to vacuum the bedrooms, bathroom, hall and living room. Pie in the sky hope is to also dust those areas, plus the dining room and kitchen.
Jay will still be home from school, as he can hardly stand to be upright from the nausea. It hits immediately upon standing.
As happy as I was at his food intake for brunch, the only thing I could get in him for his evening snack was a stick of Colby Jack cheese.
Here's to hope! Hope that I will be able to move about freely tomorrow. Hope that Jay will feel better and be able to eat something. I hope!
Jay was home sick from school and still not doing well. He got up shortly before I did and hit the couch. Thankfully, I was able to get him to eat some scrambled eggs and half of an English muffin for brunch.
Amongst taking care of Jay's needs, I was able to get the kitchen cleaned up. Also, I was able to vacuum the kitchen, dining room, stairs, family room, laundry room and mudroom. Plus...I got the family room dusted! In addition, laundry was washed, dried and folded and put away.
We still aren't eating anything beyond scrambled eggs, toast, soup and crackers. So, I had to brown some burger that I had in the fridge, which then went in the freezer for later. The smell about killed my poor boy. :(
To look at the list, I know I didn't really do much today. But, after the past week, I am thrilled with all that I was able to do.
Tomorrow...OK, today, since it's almost 2 am...I hope to vacuum the bedrooms, bathroom, hall and living room. Pie in the sky hope is to also dust those areas, plus the dining room and kitchen.
Jay will still be home from school, as he can hardly stand to be upright from the nausea. It hits immediately upon standing.
As happy as I was at his food intake for brunch, the only thing I could get in him for his evening snack was a stick of Colby Jack cheese.
Here's to hope! Hope that I will be able to move about freely tomorrow. Hope that Jay will feel better and be able to eat something. I hope!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Goodbye, March.
I am so happy to see an end to the month of March. The last few weeks have been miserable. We have had far too many snows. Every time it snows, I hurt for days.
It went something like this:
Going about my business. Able to clean and move about as freely as possible, given my diagnosis. The cold front starts moving through. The pain starts and escalates, until I'm doing as much as I can manage. Not much more than getting out of bed and showering. Struggle through a few days. Begin to start feeling better and moving more. Increasing activity. Bam! Another cold front. Another snow storm. Start all over.
Then, last Wednesday, I come down with a stomach virus. Up all night. Lost so much fluid that my hands actually looked like my hands. The Lyrica causes me to retain water and swell. So much that my hands are so swollen, you can't see my knuckles. So swollen that I can not get my rings on my fingers and my watch is too small. Seeing my hands was the silver lining in the whole horrible ordeal.
Friday, I started bouncing back. Only to be hit with the pain caused by the darn front that brought the rain over the weekend.
Sunday was spent taking care of Jay, who came down with the stomach virus. The fun started at 5:15 am. Poor kid has still felt poorly all day today.
He and I spent all of Sunday and today on the couch.
Unfortunately, the weather station is showing another cold front headed our way, which means more pain.
Hoping for a more productive day tomorrow.
A girl can wish. Right?
It went something like this:
Going about my business. Able to clean and move about as freely as possible, given my diagnosis. The cold front starts moving through. The pain starts and escalates, until I'm doing as much as I can manage. Not much more than getting out of bed and showering. Struggle through a few days. Begin to start feeling better and moving more. Increasing activity. Bam! Another cold front. Another snow storm. Start all over.
Then, last Wednesday, I come down with a stomach virus. Up all night. Lost so much fluid that my hands actually looked like my hands. The Lyrica causes me to retain water and swell. So much that my hands are so swollen, you can't see my knuckles. So swollen that I can not get my rings on my fingers and my watch is too small. Seeing my hands was the silver lining in the whole horrible ordeal.
Friday, I started bouncing back. Only to be hit with the pain caused by the darn front that brought the rain over the weekend.
Sunday was spent taking care of Jay, who came down with the stomach virus. The fun started at 5:15 am. Poor kid has still felt poorly all day today.
He and I spent all of Sunday and today on the couch.
Unfortunately, the weather station is showing another cold front headed our way, which means more pain.
Hoping for a more productive day tomorrow.
A girl can wish. Right?
Friday, March 15, 2013
Walking, Weigh In & Managing
Friday, March 8
Walked 1:03, 3.20 miles
Walked town, while Jay had tennis practice. Ended up walking through Airport and climbing a steep incline at the very rear of the development. I was grateful that I managed to make it to the top.
Wednesday, March 13
Walked 34:18; 4 laps/2 miles
Difficult walk. My legs bothered me the entire walk. Plus, Mother Nature was acting bi-polar. Snowing to the point of almost white out conditions, followed by bright sun. Repeat. Regardless, it was quite cold.
Thursday Weigh In
Considering I only managed to walk 5 miles this week and spent 3 days basically sedentary, I'm quite happy with the scales. I weighed in at 196.8. Down .6 pounds. It's a loss. I'll take it!
Managing
I am struggling. I'm hurting and tired.
Last night, my leg muscles felt as if they were solidifying. It just plain hurt to walk. My knees and hips, as well as my shoulders, ache. Laying on my side at night, I feel as if my body has no support and I'm folding in half. The extra pillow gives a small amount of help.
This morning, I slept in until 11:30. But, I don't feel rested.
As a result, today's goal is to vacuum the living room, kitchen/dining room and the stairs. So far, I've vacuumed & dry mopped the living room, kitchen and dining room. When I get the stairs done, I'll call it a successful day.
In addition, I'm in the process of washing some laundry. Mount fold-more is quite considerable.
Also, I've managed to:
Walked 1:03, 3.20 miles
Walked town, while Jay had tennis practice. Ended up walking through Airport and climbing a steep incline at the very rear of the development. I was grateful that I managed to make it to the top.
Wednesday, March 13
Walked 34:18; 4 laps/2 miles
Difficult walk. My legs bothered me the entire walk. Plus, Mother Nature was acting bi-polar. Snowing to the point of almost white out conditions, followed by bright sun. Repeat. Regardless, it was quite cold.
Thursday Weigh In
Considering I only managed to walk 5 miles this week and spent 3 days basically sedentary, I'm quite happy with the scales. I weighed in at 196.8. Down .6 pounds. It's a loss. I'll take it!
Managing
I am struggling. I'm hurting and tired.
Last night, my leg muscles felt as if they were solidifying. It just plain hurt to walk. My knees and hips, as well as my shoulders, ache. Laying on my side at night, I feel as if my body has no support and I'm folding in half. The extra pillow gives a small amount of help.
This morning, I slept in until 11:30. But, I don't feel rested.
As a result, today's goal is to vacuum the living room, kitchen/dining room and the stairs. So far, I've vacuumed & dry mopped the living room, kitchen and dining room. When I get the stairs done, I'll call it a successful day.
In addition, I'm in the process of washing some laundry. Mount fold-more is quite considerable.
Also, I've managed to:
- Make iced tea for Tim
- Wash dishes
- Run the dishwasher
- Empty the dishwasher
- Found the missing bowl--Yay!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Bad Night
Early this morning, my hand was hurting so badly that it woke me up. It was rather bizarre! My hand felt numb and swollen, but there was also a terrible pain. How does something feel numb, but painful?
It wasn't like pins and needles. Otherwise, I can't describe the pain. All I know is this was a completely new experience, which is rather concerning. Only shows the Fibro could possibly be progressing. :(
On top of the pain, the itching was escalated during this same time period. What fun!
Seeing as the problem wasn't letting up any, I took 2 Benadryl to knock myself out. While it worked, I was still having a difficult time waking up after noon.
Hoping for a better night, tonight.
It wasn't like pins and needles. Otherwise, I can't describe the pain. All I know is this was a completely new experience, which is rather concerning. Only shows the Fibro could possibly be progressing. :(
On top of the pain, the itching was escalated during this same time period. What fun!
Seeing as the problem wasn't letting up any, I took 2 Benadryl to knock myself out. While it worked, I was still having a difficult time waking up after noon.
Hoping for a better night, tonight.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Better Day
Woke up feeling much better this morning. So grateful for that!
Before I left the house, I was able to do a load of laundry and change the sheets on one of the beds. Also did some dishes and made iced tea for Jay. Not bad for a short morning.
Came home to make Jay's bed and clean out my closet.
The closet was due to having taken Jay's Kindle as consequences. I have a tendency to hide things in places that make sense at the time. (It's genetic. Thanks, Mommom!) :) Those hiding places sure don't make a bit of sense when I'm looking for whatever is hidden.
I thought I had put it in my closet. But, I could not find it for anything, which necessitated unloading everything. Still couldn't find the darned thing! Looked all over the house. Still nothing!
The only thing I didn't bother with was the shoe boxes. There are a bunch of shoe boxes, as I love shoes!
Guess where the Kindle was hidden? Yep! Among the shoe boxes. LOL!
As I type, it is being charged. Jay has no idea. He had tennis practice, right after school. Then, onto Jazz band practice. So, he hasn't been home yet. He will be thrilled to have his Kindle back.
Also, I have a confession to make. I wasn't quite sure I was ready to put this information out there. However, owning it will motivate me. Today was my weigh in. My weight has ballooned up to 197.4. *sigh* That's what happens after I've spent so much time during the last 2 years being a lump.
I own the fact that I allowed myself to pack on the weight. While I didn't have any control over my lack of activity (I moved as much as I could, when I could.), I did have control over what I ate. My food choices left much to be desired. Sadly, I fell into the trap of eating things that were enjoyable, because that was all I was enjoying at the time.
So there you have it. A better day. Active to my satisfaction and an embarrassing confession.
Until tomorrow.
Before I left the house, I was able to do a load of laundry and change the sheets on one of the beds. Also did some dishes and made iced tea for Jay. Not bad for a short morning.
Came home to make Jay's bed and clean out my closet.
The closet was due to having taken Jay's Kindle as consequences. I have a tendency to hide things in places that make sense at the time. (It's genetic. Thanks, Mommom!) :) Those hiding places sure don't make a bit of sense when I'm looking for whatever is hidden.
I thought I had put it in my closet. But, I could not find it for anything, which necessitated unloading everything. Still couldn't find the darned thing! Looked all over the house. Still nothing!
The only thing I didn't bother with was the shoe boxes. There are a bunch of shoe boxes, as I love shoes!
Guess where the Kindle was hidden? Yep! Among the shoe boxes. LOL!
As I type, it is being charged. Jay has no idea. He had tennis practice, right after school. Then, onto Jazz band practice. So, he hasn't been home yet. He will be thrilled to have his Kindle back.
Also, I have a confession to make. I wasn't quite sure I was ready to put this information out there. However, owning it will motivate me. Today was my weigh in. My weight has ballooned up to 197.4. *sigh* That's what happens after I've spent so much time during the last 2 years being a lump.
I own the fact that I allowed myself to pack on the weight. While I didn't have any control over my lack of activity (I moved as much as I could, when I could.), I did have control over what I ate. My food choices left much to be desired. Sadly, I fell into the trap of eating things that were enjoyable, because that was all I was enjoying at the time.
So there you have it. A better day. Active to my satisfaction and an embarrassing confession.
Until tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Sluggish Day
Today, I have been sluggish. I'm as pain-free as possible, considering. My energy level is mediocre.
After puttering around the house for hours, I decided that I had to accomplish something. So, I cleaned the shower. Followed by paying a few bills and balancing accounts. It's something!
After Tim came home, he and I went to town to walk. Due to the snow, finding a place to walk was a chore. We landed at the high school and walked the parking lot.
Walked for 1 hour, 9 minutes and travelled 3 1/2+ miles.
Came home to make dinner and take a shower.
So little. Yet, I'm completely exhausted.
I'm hoping that it's the drastic change in weather. Rain usually ramps up the pain. So, whatever weather changes the snow created could possibly be responsible. I am hoping!
For now, I am trying to stay positive. After all, I was able to walk and complete a few chores. It's so much more than before.
After puttering around the house for hours, I decided that I had to accomplish something. So, I cleaned the shower. Followed by paying a few bills and balancing accounts. It's something!
After Tim came home, he and I went to town to walk. Due to the snow, finding a place to walk was a chore. We landed at the high school and walked the parking lot.
Walked for 1 hour, 9 minutes and travelled 3 1/2+ miles.
Came home to make dinner and take a shower.
So little. Yet, I'm completely exhausted.
I'm hoping that it's the drastic change in weather. Rain usually ramps up the pain. So, whatever weather changes the snow created could possibly be responsible. I am hoping!
For now, I am trying to stay positive. After all, I was able to walk and complete a few chores. It's so much more than before.
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