There is No Failures Only Feedback

Well, the Duke University really made me feel horrible and fatigued and my whole intention is not to be fatigued. Reason I went on these diet "experiments" is not to be fatigued.  Granted I did loose 4 lb, but I put 3 of those lbs back on.  So, I am going back to a gluten free / low caloric diet.  I think it works better for me because I pay attention the the calories I intake.  Plus, those give me energy.

I only get brain fog on a great occasion, fatigue is rare.

So, since there is no failures only feedback, (that's the theme of all aspects in my life this week) the Duke University Diet was not a failure for me, I just think I need more than 20 carbs a day.  So, I may adjust for shits and giggles to 60 carbs a day. Some friends of mine are trying that so I am going to try it too, starting next Monday. 

Fifth Day on the Duke Diet | Lost 4lbs in a Week

Well, I manage to loose a few pounds.  My stomach feels good, no constipation that I believe is due to wheat or the gluten.  No crazy thickness in the belly, so that is the deal with the body.  However, there are times where I struggle.  Not out of desire for food, but little dizzy.

So, I am going to try to give this another week.  If I continue to feel dizzy, I am going back to the old gluten free diet with some grains and potatoes, but keep the calories between 1200 - 1800.  I've already lost 4 llbs, which is too fast.  I would be happy with a 1 - 2 lbs a week.  I think that would be safer.

I just want my thyroid hormones dosage to decrease.  As my moon phase kicks in I get a little weird, neurotic I guess.  

New Diet Plan to Lower Thyroid Hormone Dosage.

Yes, yes, I know you missed me but I am back!  LOL!  Anyways, good virtual friend of mine and Nia Instructor and Trainer Rachael R Resch  (go take a class with her!) told me about this new diet that she was one.  It's the Healthiest Version of Extremely Low Carb diet derived from Duke University Medical Group.  She did this diet and they had to lower her dosage.  Something I have wanted to do for quite some time because the higher your thyroid hormone dosage is, the more you develop mental diseases like anxiety and depression.  So, when my moon phase comes in, I often feel like I am dying. Sounds like depression, then the fear of dying comes in and I get bitchy etc. etc.   Before i had my son, this was not an issue.  I just had a few days of the rag and bam gone!  

Well, this diet, it is going to be super super hard on me, but so be it.  You can only have 20 carbs a day.  You can eat meat, preferable free range, grass/grain fed animals.  No breads, no gluten what so ever.  No fat free, no lite dressings.  So, stick with the olive oil and vinegar.  

No sweeteners, except for stevia, which I hate, but in December I might try xylitol.  Let you know on that one.  

Lots of good fats, you can eat eggs from a grain fed free range chicken. You can have mayonnaise.  Whoah, I suddenly had a craving for deviled eggs.  LMAO.  

Oh boy, what else?  Well, just email me at tinakiely@ymail.com if you want the list.  Subject line should be Duke University Medical Group, so I know who you are.

So, I have regressed, I went on vacation for 4 weeks in Florida and have gained 7 lbs.  It was pretty hard to not eat what everyone else eats, plus I had to hit the Daiquiri Deck and hit up some Purple Haze.  Whoah!   Talk about diesel fuel!  

So, I am back and I am on a mission and I am ready to feel better!  I'll keep you posted.  

.2 lbs a day and Moon Phase Hell!!!

Picture provided by NASA

Well, I haven't posted lately because I've been in weight loss hell lately, simply due to my moon phase.  The female body has a tendency to be complicated at times.  Wonderful!!!  But, complicated!  I wouldn't change being a woman at all.  My period 37 years of life was 2 -3 days each, no big deal until after I had my son.  Then all hell is breaking loose.  But, after my son, my thyroid hormones went all wacky and they had to up my dosage and then that in correlation with perimenopausal makes life kind of hor-moan-ie.

Hormoanie. LOL, new word. Like it?

Anyways, I gained back 5lbs and could not lose for the life of me.  This is a week before my moon phase.  Then now I am starting to work that weight off.  Interesting how the female body works.  OH well. It's coming off about .2lbs a day and if I keep my calorie intake about 1500 I do pretty well. I don't get hungry, I eat fine.  I did want to stuff my mouth with chocolate this last period and I have a tendency to follow what my body wants at times.  Ok, you want chocolate, here!  It eat!  The good news about chocolate is, it's generally gluten free.  

This is No Longer a Science Project - This is My Life!

Yesterday I went totally backwards.  Ugh!!!  First of all, people with gluten allergies who have a love for pasta SHOULD NOT GO TO AN ITALIAN restaurant.  Bad, Bad!!!  But my best friend, who passed away recently, his wife recommended to go eat at Pompilio's.  Now Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman went to this restaurant when they shot Rain Man in Newport, Kentucky.  It is by far my favorite Italian restaurant in the world!!!  Love the movie too! 

But, I cannot eat there any longer.  I couldn't resist, I got my favorite dish, Tortellini San Luci. Didn't eat that much of it, I ate a quarter of a dish.   Was fatigued the rest of the day!!!  I went to a video shoot, driving I could barely keep my eyes open.  Bad, I didn't even eat that much of it, before I could eat the whole plate it is so good. 

Now for the birthday party, well, of course, you go to the party and it's a gluten hell.  

Salsa with Tortilla chips, Cheese dip with soft pretzel rolls.  Sausage cheese dip with Frito's corn chips.  Crackers with cheese some meat product.  From now on I have to eat before I go to these parties, but I wanted to get my niece something extra sooooo, I didn't eat before the party.  

Then, Pizza - luckily there was a fruit salad.  Shit!  But the fruit salad had syrup on it and chances are the syrup had gluten.  

Then cake, I didn't not eat the cake.  

So, from now on, I have to eat before a party.  Because today, I gained an 1/2 inch on my belly.  I am completely bloated.  I gained 2lbs and then to top it off, I am gaseous. 

Yes, that's right I said it, I toot if I eat gluten.  I live a Tootin Free life if I don't eat the gluten!!!  

I should be embarrassed saying that but really this is a total experiment on my life and I had my theories about gas and gluten, but today I know.  

So, now I have to find a recipe for some kinda appetizer that is gluten free to bring so that I can eat at these parties too.  

Losing About A Pound A Week | Fried Green Tomato Recipe

Well, it appears that I am losing about a pound a week.  Which shocks me because I am not going to lie, this week I have slacked off.  Fried Green Tomatoes are in season and I can eat about a 2 lbs of those they are so addicting!!!  But, still no gluten.  

So, I am 7 lbs till my "1st" goal and when I make that goal I am buying myself a pair of awesome looking Brazillian Pants that are around. 


These pants are featured on Kelle Rae Oien facebook site.  I dig the the blue pair, so cool!


You can learn more about them here ->  
http://niaspirit.com/shop/pants

Yeah, sexy wild cool - that is how I roll!!!  LOL.  Anyways, onto the recipe!!!  


Gluten Free - Fried green tomatos!!! Oh baby. 

medium to large tomatoes.

- 1/2 cup cornmeal  - (I get my Carriage House which I know is gmo free.)  -- 1/2 teaspoon seasalt 1/2 teaspoon of paprika  - 1 large egg - 2 tablespoons butter - 2 tablespoons canola or other mild-flavored oil - tablespoon chopped basil and/or parsley (optional) salt and pepper

1. Slice, but don't peel (the skin holds them together) the tomatoes about 1/2 -3/4 inch thick. Take very thin slices from the top and bottom and discard or reserve for another use.
2. Mix the cornmeal and salt together on a plate. In a small bowl, thoroughly beat the egg.
3. Melt butter and oil together over medium-high heat. Dip a slice of tomato into the egg, let excess egg drip back into the bowl, and dip quickly into the cornmeal on each side and put immediately into the hot pan. Repeat until the skillet is full, but not crowded. Fry until lightly browned, turn, and fry the other side. Remove to a warmed plate and fry remaining batches.
4. Serve warm, adding salt and papper to taste. Sprinkle with the chopped herbs, if using (if you wish, the herbs can be added to the beaten egg.).

http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--1943/fried-green-tomatoes-gluten-free.asp

Adapted from: 

8lbs to September 23 Weight Goal | Super Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

Well, I made it to 163lbs.  I have 8 lbs to go.  Been remaining gluten free and keep the calories between 1200 - 1800.  I got to admit it can be very easy to keep it around 1200.  Never realized it before, but I must have been eating at least 3000 calories and I did maintain my weight, but I was overweight and border-lining diabetes and diabetes is no fun.

My clothes are rather loose on me and I am finding that I have to pull up my pants alot.  So, I am going to wait until I make my ultimate weight goal which is 145 lbs.  Now my doctor's advises not to go pass 155.  He said that would actually be too skinny for me.  So, I've been thinking about these unrealistic goals "They" put on us and I don't think it applies to everyone.  I think "They" are not including bone structure.  Even when I was wearing Zeros - I was still big-boned.  Once I am 145 and yes, against my doctors wish I am shoot for 145lbs, I am going to keep the calories around 1800 - 2000 a day.  Which I don't think will be a problem but some days I am sure I will lapse. I wouldn't be normal if I didn't.

Anyways, today I made the best Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie.  

I used Mayan Cacao bits which is a superfood!  It's an antioxidant and high in magnesium (Americans lack this vitamin).

http://www.navitasnaturals.com/products/cacao/cacao-nibs.html

 

Here is the recipe: 

.  

1.5 cups of Cold Filtered Water
1 tablespoon of Nutiva Hemp Nuts
4 Medjool Dates
2 Tablespoons of Cacoa.  
2 ripe bananas.

Now in my vitamixer - Hi put this on high speed for a few minutes because the bits and dates are hard to smooth out.  Then after that I added. 

1 cup of frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon of "Local" honey. 

1/2 cup of Greek God Honey Yogurt.  

Mix till smooth!  

Super healthy - super tasty.  My son, drank it up. 

   

Birthday Party Aftermath

Well, yesterday I gained 2lbs from the birthday party and I had blue cheese, I forgot blue cheese has wheat gluten as it is made from wheat.  So, today I am back to 164 lbs.  Whew!!!  Was really really worried there.

Anyways, I made a really good tomato soup.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 slice onion
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon or oregano
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon of butter

Directions

1. In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves, basil, basil and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors. Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.
2. In the now empty stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt, and adjust to taste.

165 and 15 lbs to Go

Well, I am finding that if I keep the calories at 1200 - 1400 a day, I will lose a pound a day.  Now, I am a really active person, so I know that counts.  And now that I am gluten-free my activity amplifies!  

I am noticing the weight lost in some of my clothes.  I never kept any of my old clothes; at least I don't think I have. I should go check.  Anyways, I can live like this, but we'll see because this weekend is my husband and my brother-in-laws birthday, so what does that mean? 

Well, my mother-in-law, although she is one of the sweetest ladies in the world, she can get quite offended if we don't eat what she serves.  I can't blame her because I get offended too.  "What?!?!?  My food is not good enough?"    She most likely does not understand the allergies and what who.  Luckily for me, I don't have a severe reaction besides a severe case of chronic fatigue syndrome.  However it is going to be interesting to see how my weight reacts.

So, this is my plan...  This week keep the calories to 1200 - 1400 every day this week.  Then when Sunday comes, the ultimate experiment will be on.  Will I be chronic fatigued?  Tune in next week! 

LOL, anyways, here is my tasty recipe for the week. 

2 slices of Udi's Whole Grain Gluten-Free bread. (Toasted)   (150 Calories)

1 tablespoon of cream cheese.   (50 Calories) 

3 to 4 slices of cucumber.   (3 Calories)

Couple dashes of salt.     (0 Calories) 

Next time, I might add some dill.  

Now, my hubby has quite the refined palate and he really enjoys Udi's breads!  

BTW, you can see what I am eating here.  You'll notice 1 timed I cheated. LOL!  But, I didn't gain, which was interesting.  Some days I am eating at 2400 calories, some days 1300.

iSpiritDancer's Food Journal

Peace!

I Lost a Pound Today | Fit Day - Good Site to Counting Calories!

Wow, I woke up this morning weighing in at 167.  Wow!  I lost a pound, I really lost a pound on my own without fasting.  Holy Moly!  For those of you who have hypothyroidism know that is a feat!

Maybe because I kept the calories at 1339 yesterday then I did an hour of Zumba.

Btw, Terre Pruitt Nia Instructor in California gave me this great link not too long ago.
http://www.fitday.com  - It's a great place to count calories and other activities.

Over Three Weeks | There Are Major Improvements | Farmer's Market Tomato Recipe

Well, I am still 168lbs!  I started at 178lbs, but I lost the 10lbs from fasting.  The good news though is I have kept that weight off, I have not gained that weight back.  Now I want to get to 150lbs and will be happy with that.  I don't need to be a skinny chick. I don’t need to be 98lbs again wearing zeros.   I like a little meat on me, but I don't like the threat of diabetes.  I don't like that.  My whole intention is to be healthy.  Die at 80 something, not 40 or 50 something.  

The improvements though are fantastic!  My mind is so much clearer and more focused now.  I love that!  I was getting so tired of saying, "What's the word, you know the word I am looking for."  I was tired of forgetting people’s names, people I even knew for quite some time.  What's the deal with that?  

So, I am pretty confident between the fast and losing the gluten I am making strides with my mental health.  However, I have not lost the weight I desired, I was hoping for at least 1 to 2lbs a week.  That would be fabulous. I am keeping the calories between 1200 - 1800 a day.  I am working out 3 - 5 times a week.  Being a mom, or a good mom per se, I am fairly active with my son.  So, I have decided that I am going to fast once a month for 1 - 2 days for the next two months and see what happens.  It's all an experiment at this point.  

I'm ecstatic about my mind though, I was so tired of being such a dingbat.  It was getting out of control and it's this bad at 40 I "was" do dreading 50 and 60.  Now I am more confident.  

So, anyways a good recipe I made today.  

I went to the farmer's market yesterday and got me a juice red ripe tomato and orange tomato.  

Cut tomatoes up into chunks

 Add some chopped onion

 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

 Pinch of garlic

 Pinch of oregano

 Pinch of Salt

 Two turns of the Black Peppercorn
 Teaspoon of the Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
 1/2 Teaspoon of "Local" Honey. 

Toss! Then enjoy!!!  Yum, so good!  

The Boonies and a Dedication To An Abbot.

Well, I had to go backwards and will start over again next week.  See what happened was, I had to travel to the boonies this weekend, and in this particular area all restaurants were closed early and we had to depend on the Hampton to feed us.  Well, so, there were meatballs, crackers, carrots, chicken noodle soup and beef noodle soup. Yikes!  You know meatballs has bread and I was starving, so needless to say, I was desparate and just thought of Neem Karoli Baba who always said, "You eat what is available."

So, I wanted to talk about my trip, it was at Zen Mountain this past weekend. I went to a Zen Ritual for Abbot Steve Clark where we scattered his ashes to the wind on top of a mountain.

Steve was one of my best friends, we would spend days upon days and hours upon hours in Satsang, spiritual talk, for years.  Until I quit my job and went to school full-time and then at some point I got pregnant and then he grew very sick and then died this year.

It's interesting about Steve, the one conversation that stood out the most about Steve was his want and desire to serve.   He came into my editing bay one time and he sat in the chair and slumped over and sighs, and I asked, "What's wrong man?"  He says to me, "Tiner, all I want to do is serve."  He said this out of frustration in trying to connect with our co-workers.  Now, to me that's like pulling teeth really, but he really wanted to reach out to them and connect with them and help them. But, they wanted no part, of course.  But, this is what this man wanted to do, he wanted to help people.  Now-a-days you try to help people and people think it's a con.  But, this man was all about the alleviation of suffering.  Since I knew him, he was all about the alleviation of suffering.  Not just his own, as he has suffered for some time. He had hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis when we working together and I would hear him whence and scream on occasions when he would make the simplest of moves.  So, I often would suggest things to help him through that, so he played with tai chi for a while then he found the Cincinnati Zen Center.

He hooked up the Cincinnati Zen Center and became close with that group.  Which is wonderful news, because he needed it so much. He was challenged to work through his anger and his pain.  So, he would sit  still through those bouts of anger and hurt forced upon him by his unsympathetic co workers.  He would sit his mind became clear, his intentions became clear.  And I know, because I was constantly trying to get him out of that job because I know how those people worked and they would suck the life out of you. But, he assured me that the Zen helped him through it. It's amazing what meditation can do.  He's been pulling me closer to Zen Meditation, but you know how it is, full time mom, kid latch to you every moment of the day.

Anyways, he became the Abbot for the NKY Zen Center and became close with the group and helped so many people, I am truly, truly happy he got to do what he wanted to do which was to serve.

So as for the diet!  After the ritual there was mostly meat, potatoes, lots of breads. So, it was a "person who could potentially have celiac disease" nightmare.  The good news, despite the fact that I am still fairly fatigued, I managed to keep of 7 of the pounds I have lost.  That's good news!  The bad news is, I am pretty tired.  I feel the fatigue in my body.  Where last Friday, Saturday and Sunday I felt fantastic, by Tuesday I felt horrible.  It took a few days for that bad diet to catch up for me.  So, I know, for sure, that I must live a gluten free life. Plus, pack my own foods!

Day 4 | Sooo, Just how much protein and fat should I eat a day?

So, before I taught a class tonight.  I had an avocado.   

Avocado:  1 cup sliced.  

Calories 234

Fat 21g

Protein 3 g.

Then later this even -  I had two pieces of Udi Gluten-free bread.  Toasted.

Serving Size = 150 calories. 4 - Grams of fat. 4g of Protein and 1g of Sugar

1 slice of tomato =  5 calories. 

 Drizzle of Olive oil = 40 calories, 5 grams of fat and 0 protein. 

Pinch of cheddar cheese.  I know, I know I wanted to stay away from that.  Oh well.  But, it's hard to measure this one. 

An ounce of cheese is 113 calories and I had a pinch so, I am going to say a third of 113.  

Calories 40

Fat 3 g

Protein 2.3

Today's Total:

Total Calories.  879.12

Total Fat:  59
Total protein:  26.3 

Shoot.  I didn't even hit the 60 gram mark for proteins.  

Ummm.....   The protein thing is hard.  Well, it's 10pm - I'm not sure if I should eat something or not. 

Umm... Maybe I should eat some nuts. 

Ok, did some online research:  

So how many grams of protein should I eat in a day?

There are 4 calories in a single gram of protein. Therefore 180 – 630 calories in terms of grams of protein would be roughly 45 – 157.5 grams of protein. Here’s a list of protein calories and grams you should be eating depending on the calories in your diet:

§  If you’re on a 1200 calorie diet, 120-420 calories (30-105 grams) of protein are recommended.

§  If you’re on a 1400 calorie diet, 140-490 calories (35-122.5 grams) of protein are recommended.

§  If you’re on a 1500 calorie diet, 150-525 calories (37.5-131.25 grams) of protein are recommended.

§  If you’re on a 1600 calorie diet, 160-560 calories (40-140 grams) of protein are recommended.

§  If you’re on a 2000 calorie diet, 200-700 calories (50-175 grams) of protein are recommended.

re: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/information/how-many-grams-of-fat-can-i-eat-in-a-day.htm

I am way under. Now it's my understanding if you are way under you will not lose weight either and you develop malnutrition.  

I am going to eat 1/4 of cup pistachios and call it a night.  There is nothing I can do until I get some hemp nuts. 

1/4 of a cup = 

Calories - 160

Fat - 14g

Protein 6grams. 

Total for Today:  

1039.12 Calories  

Fat - 73g
Protein 32.3. 

I didn't make the right calorie though.  I think I am doing well on fats, let's search shall we. 

	Write your body weight in the equation that fits your activity level and gender. Then, multiply. Moderately active male: _____ pounds x 15 calories = _____ total calories per day. Moderately active female: ____ pounds x 12 calories = _____ total calories per day. Relatively inactive male: ____ pounds x 13 calories = _____ total calories per day. Relatively inactive female: ____ pounds x 10 calories = _____ total calories per day. Take total calories and multiply by 30 percent. ____ calories per day x .30 = ____ calories from fat per day. Take calories from fat per day and divide by 9 (there are 9 calories per gram of fat): ____ calories from fat per day divided by 9 =____ fat grams per day.

re:  http://www.umm.edu/heart/caloric.htm

   2040 calories X 30% = 612
   612/9 = I should have 68 grams of fat a day.  So, I'm a bit above on the fat and below on calories and protein is good thanks to pistachios.   Good thing it was mostly good fats.  Like the avocado is a good fat, so good fats bad fats, something to talk about tomorrow.   

Night!  

Day 4 - Lunch

Well, we went for a walk and now about to have a salad. So, I want to record what I am eating.

Baby Romaine Lettuce - 2 cups make 15 calories and 1 protein and 0 fat.  So, I'm like do I count this if I only use 1/2 of a cup.  So, 3.75 calories.  .25 for protein.

What's left of the hemp nuts. See the image to the side and you figure out the calories.
 
Mango Peach Salsa.  4 Tbsp is 50 Calories

1 Tablespoon of Sunflower Seeds.  Now for an oz of sunflower seeds, I'm doing less than an oz.  But the calories for Sunflowers for an oz is 163 calories, Fat 14g, Protein 5 Grams.

In 1 oz there are 2 Tbsp.  You do the math. I'm lazy.  LOL.




So, this morning calories total: 303.75
Fat: 19 grams
Protein: 10 grams of protein. 


Add in lunch, 


Calories:  110.25 not included the small sprinkle of hempnuts.  
Total Calories.  410.12  
Fat:  7g
Total Fat:  26 grams of fat.
Protein.  7.25 grams.
Total protein:  17,  Not even reaching my half way mark for protein.  In need to find another protein source.  I don't want to add meat or cheese yet.

I think I need to make a stop at the Clifton Natural Food store to get more hemp nuts.

Day 4 | Breakfast | Protein and Link to Nutrition Data

So, today,

I am starting off with 1 piece of Udi's Gluten free bread toasted with a drizzle of olive oil.
(Serving Size = 150 calories. 4 - Grams of fat. 4g of Protein and 1g of Sugar.) So, I guess I ate half of that.

For the Olive Oil - a drizzle which is around a tsp = 40 calories, 5 grams of fat and 0 protein.

With a 1/4 of a cup of cashews. (Serving Size = 1/4 of a cup is 170 Calories 14 Grams of fat. 5 Grams of protein.)

1 small Banana = 90 Calories | 0g of Fat and 1 gram of protein.

Squeezed Orange Juice with a 1/2 of squeezed lime juice. = Around 20 Calories, 0 fat.


To find out calories of certain foods - go to the following link.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/


So, this morning calories total: 300
Fat: 19 grams
Protein: 10 grams of protein.


Now for protein - According to my cousin the average person should have at least 60 grams of protein.

Not sure how much fat I should take in - I'll have to look into that one later.

Now, I am not sure how much calories I should take in a day, but if I want to lose the weight. I should probably stick to about 1200 kilocalories a day.

I can't believe I am 168 though, I am hoping this is more than just water.

Day 4 -Measuring your Waist | Still Losing Weight

Down to 168 lbs - Monday I was 174 lbs.  So, I managed to loose 6 lbs since Monday.  Which seems awful fast for me.

Yesterday I started to eat salads.  Couldn't eat much at all.  Which I am glad to hear.  Today, I tried to measure myself and I don't think I am measuring right.  So, I am looking it up online.



According to the above it's right at your belly button.

Now bing has an impressive animation that  shows you where to measure.

Check out this great MSN video: How to Measure Your Waist

Now both indicate I am at 38 inches. So, and that I am high risk. My abs are strong, I am always working my abs. I hear this often - I can work my abs till I am blue in face. It still won't get rid of the weight. So, hopefully being gluten free will help with this.

Well, that's all for now folks!

Day 3 - More Energy | Less Stiffness

Today, I do not feel as tired as I usually do and as I woke up this morning I noticed less stiffness in my legs.  As a matter of fact it was easier to get up this morning.  Now the past two days they were excessively stiff.  Actually, my whole body was excessively stiff.  It's the toxins that make the muscles stiff, they get worse when you are fasting as the toxins are being released.  Speaking of toxins, I still have my rash on my face and would like to scratch it very much.

I weigh 169.2 lbs but my waist went up 1/2 an inch.  So, either I did not measure myself right yesterday or I that pinch of salt bloated me a bit.   So, when I started this Monday I weighed 174.2 and I lost a total of 5 lbs.  This is the first time I saw anything below 170 in 5 years.  Even when I was working out 7 days a week and eating salads.  Note:  The salads may have included dressings and bread crumbs that had gluten in them.  It's amazing what you can find gluten in.

Anyways, I was just asked to sub for tomorrow and Saturday, so I have to break my fast.  I've read numerous times that it's not wise to workout strenuously while fasting.  Generally it is due to being light-headed and dizzy.

Breakfast:  Hemp nuts and pineapple.
Lunch: Salad with Avocado, tomato, zucchini and cranberries with nuts. Dressing: Olive Oil with Lemon
Dinner: Salad with Avocado, tomato, zucchini and cranberries with nuts.  Dressing: Olive Oil with Lemon

Tomorrow I may introduce some gluten free bread.

Then next monday, I am going to fast again but only for a few days.

Day 2 - Hypothyroidism | The G Free Diet | Then there is Candida

The purpose of my blog, "So, You have Hypothyroidism and You Can't Loose Weight," is to find a way for me to log my progress in loosing weight.  I've started with a fruit/vege fast with only hemp nuts as my protein nearly 2 days ago.  I've so far lost 3.2 lbs.  Then after the fast - transition to a gluten free diet. The fast is to help me detox then enter a new lifestyle.  So, far I have been successful with a few minor issues, headache, vomiting, and light headedness. Since I started vomiting today and to stay on the vege/fruit fast - I decided to eat some fruits and vegetables, like tonight I had pineapple and avocado with a pinch of salt.  Avocado being a good sugar regulator.  Salt should not be omitted from someone's diet, people have died from omitting salt from their diet. So, a pinch is good.  But, I started to eat a few things because of the stomach acid and vomiting - tis is not good.     


Well, a friend of mine suggested today for me to take a test to see if I had Candida...  It's an online test...  


http://www.naturdoctor.com/Chapters/Quiz/CandidaQuizW.html


My results are:  
Total score is 1312
A score of over 500 is significant for Candida!
You should seriously consider seeing a qualified naturopathic physician.
This is very helpful because although there are many natural products for Candida, remember that for naturopaths Candida is considered to be a symptom of some underlying disorder.  


I am thinking Candida and Gluten come hand in hand.  However, my known disorder is hypothyroidism.  Now, I found out recently that people who have hypothyroidism have a tendency to either have gluten allergies or become gluten intolerant.  I found this out via the book, "The G Free Diet" by Elizabeth Hasselbeck.  yes, she is the lady from "The View" that most liberals hate.  She also was on "Survivor" which is where she discovered she has celiac disease. 



In the book it states that untreated celiac disease can cause thyroid problems.  People who have hypothyroidsim have a tendency to get celiac disease.  So, I noticed if I eat anything with gluten in it I grow highly fatigued.  

People with celiac disease are more likely to have:

• Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjogren syndrome
• Addison's disease
• Down syndrome
• Intestinal cancer
• Intestinal lymphoma
• Lactose intolerance
• Thyroid disease
• Type 1 diabetes

Good times, good times.  Sheesh.  So, I am imagining if we got away from all things that cause celiac disease, perhaps I wouldn't have Hypothyroidism. That is a hypothesis of course.  

Here are celiac disease symptoms:  

Chronic fatigue	One of the most common celiac symptoms.
Weakness	One of the most common celiac symptoms.
Dizziness	About 5% of celiac patients get nerve damage that can vary from tingling and numbness in the feet to confusion, memory loss, dizziness and loss of balance, visual abnormalities. This sometimes happen in the absence of GI symptoms. Epilepsy (with calcification in the brain) does respond when gluten is fully removed.
Headaches	Common celiac symptom.
Cold sweats and/or night sweats	Have never heard of it as a celiac symptom.
Feeling bad all over, like having the flu	Typical celiac symptom, to the extent one thinks of flu as diarrhea, weakness, and muscular/bone aches and pains.
Muscle and joint pains	Common celiac symptom.
Sore throat	Not generally considered a celiac symptom, but I have heard reports from a few members of a support group. Also have heard about swollen glands in the neck.
Low grade fever	Not a known celiac symptom.
Numbness, especially in the hands or feet	See dizziness above. Another celiac symptom is called peripheral neuropathy (possibly due to folic acid deficiency). Also abnormal or impaired skin sensation (paresthesia), including burning, prickling, itching or tingling. Also the celiac FAQ lists central and peripheral nervous system disease.
Asthma	Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies, possibly due to a deficiency of magnesium.
Chronic sinusitis	Celiacs are more susceptible to sinus problems.
Allergies	Celiacs are more susceptible to having other food intolerances and allergies.
Irritability	Common celiac symptom.
Abdominal pain	Common celiac symptom.
Constipation or diarrhea	Both common celiac symptoms.
Gas	Very common celiac symptom.
Chronic athlete's foot or jock itch	Not known as a celiac symptom, but celiacs would be a weakened host for fungi.
Yeast rashes	What does a yeast rash look like? Some celiacs have had eczema and hives clear up when going gluten-free. Also 5% of celiacs get dermatitis herpetiformis, which is very itchy rash which is most commonly on the outside of elbows, knees, top of buttocks, or on the back shoulders, neck and scalp.
Feeling worse when deprived of sugar containing foods or simple carbohydrates such as potatoes	An undiagnosed celiac can have food cravings as they are malnourished.
Feeling weaker on damp days or after bathing	Not a celiac symptom.
Feeling worse when exposed to mold, dust, chemicals, or pollutants	Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies.
Elevated Epstein-Barr virus titers, indicating a recent reactivation of the virus	Don't know.
Heart pains	Not known as a celiac symptom. However, with severe anemia, there are often uncomfortable heart palpitations. Also, I suppose heartburn could be a symptom as some celiacs vomit after gluten consumption.
General reproductive problems	Infertility is a known celiac symptom in both sexes. It is due to malnourishment. Also gynecological disorders like spontaneous abortions.
Chronic vaginal infections	Don't know, but the host body is weakened.
Premenstrual syndrome like symptoms	Anecdotally a celiac symptom.
Irregular menstrual cycles or unusual menstrual pain	Untreated celiac women often have low estrogen levels and an erratic or non-existent menstrual cycle (amenorrhea). For young untreated celiac girls, the onset of menarche can be delayed. Women with a long history of malabsorption will sometimes reach menopause at a younger age; in some cases as early as in their late twenty's. Anecdotally unusual menstrual pain is a celiac symptom. Reference: http://candidapage.com/cccomp.shtml

Interesting stuff eh?