I got some feedback from my last post, so I wanted to clarify a few things.
As I've mentioned before, AIP is an elimination diet that my doctor STRONGLY recommended based on my autoimmune issues and chronic migraines. I am on medications for both and yet my body wasn't having it. The initial phase is for 30 days and then I can consider adding foods back into my diet. I'll have to do so slowly so that I can determine what food(s) cause flare ups and headaches. This isn't a quick-fix diet or anything. It's trying to find what makes me sick so I can get some much-needed quality of life back.
While this is based on the paleo diet, the bottom line is that it's just uber clean and mean. I'm not eating weird foods - just normal fruits and veggies and lean meats with some restrictions that I've pointed out in prior posts.
What this ISN'T is a paid program. I totally respect those who participate in such programs and love that they can work, but I'm not there at this point. I'm not trying to sell anyone on anything (or buy into anything, honestly). Like my cancer blog, this is just a chronicle of my continued health saga. Writing about it is therapeutic for me. It's also great to read old posts to see how far I've come.
This is a totally new realm for me. I've never loved to cook and am actually excited to do so - and it's only been a few weeks. SO many people have autoimmune issues and don't even know it. If this resonates with anyone - well, that's an added bonus!
My day today...
For breakfast, I had a smoothie that included a banana, strawberries, spinach, coconut milk and ice. Thank God for the NutriBullet!
Lunch was my standby Chick-Fil-A since I was out and about. It sure seems like I have that all the time, but I really don't! No, really!
I tend to have to go to the grocery store several times a week since I'm eating more fresh food. I rotate among a few stores mostly so I don't seem like a weirdo. (Yes, I'm aware that no one truly gives a shit if I'm at the same store 2583 times a week. It's just one of many Nancy quirks.)
Today, it was Whole Foods, mostly because it's a gorgeous sunny 70-degree day here and I was down for a scenic route. I'm only here for a week before I head up to Ohio, so I don't need much.
I got:
- summer squash
- zucchini
- corn
- sweet potato
- mahi mahi
All of which is organic.
I'll make enough tonight so that I don't have to hit Chick-Fil-A tomorrow. I know you were concerned. I have other frozen lean meats here that can last me the rest of the week. I'll have to shop for veggies at least once more.
So - another accomplishment for me this week is that I can wear my wedding ring again. It was super tight and uncomfortable so I really haven't worn it for a few months. Yesterday, it slid right on and even spun around. Woo hoo! My hands do swell often, so they're a little sausage-y today, but you can tell that it fits!
Oooh - one more thing! I realize that 13 lbs isn't earth-shattering at this point, but it's also the lowest I've weighed in over a year. It's warranted a happy dance or two (or 47) for sure!
Okay - I'm out.
Have a great day!
xoxo
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