I am in the process of learning a hard lesson.

I have eaten whatever I wanted whenever I wanted for most of my life.  My body has protested for the past couple of years but I have ignored the signs.

Some of those signs are: itchy skin, eczyma, stomach problems, weight gain, and no energy.

During my last visit with the Doctor he told me that if I would do certain things that I could rid myself of these symptoms.  Whoo-hoo!  But, do I have the endurance to keep up the process of cleaning my body?  I have tried diets before and have succeeded for limited amounts of time only. 

I can't say that this time will be different but I am doing it for a different reason.  I have gotten so tired of these symptoms that I am willing to work hard at this.  And, one of the side benefits is losing weight and having more energy for my children.

So, here is what I have to do:

1)  I have a load of different medicines and natural remedies that I must keep up for at least one month.  But, I must be prepared to keep it up for a very long time to get rid of the over growth of yeast in my body.

2)  I must eat a diet of vegetables and meat.  I can not eat any yeast products, grains, sugar, or fruit for at least a month.  I may add apples and berries after one month.  I am eating more veggies then I have every thought possible.   I have personally decided to keep this up till the end of May.

3)  I must drink lots and lots of water.  This is a hard one for me.  I have tried water with lemon, with lime, and even with cucumber.  I just need to get better at having water around and getting into the habit of drinking even if I am not thirsty.

4)  I am adding exercise.  I know this is what he wants me to do and what I need to do.  I am working on walking at least three times a week and lifting weights at least two times a week.  I am also trying to be more active which is much easier now that Spring has officially arrived.

There you go!  My new life.  I will probably always have to watch what I eat to not have these symptoms return but how much easier is it to keep this up at home then if I was working outside the home. 

My 40th birthday is this May and as a birthday present to myself I have a goal to have my energy back and a slimmer body.  So, I will be keeping up this diet through May and then I am hoping to continue to eat this way daily and enjoy those once-in-a-while occasions. 

What a great way to start out the next forty years of my life! 

***I have been meaning to post this for a few weeks now.  I have actually made it through my first month and am doing splendid.  The hardest for me is when my family is enjoying pizza and I am having a salad instead (pizza is my all time favorite food).  But, the results are soooooo worth it.  I have lost sixteen pounds so far and when I "caught" the flu I bounced back much quicker then I would have in the past.  I have a long way to go and I realize that but the goal is looking much more attainable and I have this desire to accomplish it. 

Posted by howiesgal

My friend, you can do it!!!!! I am praying for you as these changes become everyday habits for you.
~C

Posted by Copperswife

Good for you! Keep it up!! Way to go!!