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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow
I've now added 2 foods back to my diet--apples/applesauce and hamburger. Tomorrow I start with eggs I think. Or vegetables. It should start to get easier now.
I'm feeilng gulity because I"m skipping church again. I haven't been since Christmas eve. It's because the foods I can eat aren't portable and my blood sugar sometimes drops enough I need to eat NOW.Protein helps but it's not like I can bring a hamburger to church (and that's the only protein I've cleared yet).
By next week I think that will be better but I feel like I"m not doing something I should. My therapist cautioned me about saying no when I am not well enough to do things; his timing was impeccable. I'm doing well on adding foods back to my diet but I get really tired really easily along with the blood sugar issues.
I'm feeling better on the elimination diet. I hate to admit that because it means there is some benefit but I do. I am so excited for the next few weeks to add vegetables and fruit and more diverse meat. Even pasta sounds good although I'll be starting with chickpea based pasta and sticking to something like that to help control the pre-diabetes.
I can't wait for tomorrow's egg. Or green beans. Or egg....so hard to choose...
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My heart goes out to you.
I was very ill in the '90's and saw a fairly well-known holistic M.D. He had me do an elimination diet. It was brutal, in that I had a lot of "withdrawal symptoms" from various foods. I was very ill from this diet. I recall I was mostly in bed, with piles of blankets on me and I was still shaking with chills and writhing in pain (mostly joint pain then). It was June and hot out, too. I also had severe migraines for those two weeks. I could not function to get the correct foods into the house and have them ready for whenever/whatever I could eat. A very good friend of mine stayed with me during the first two weeks and helped me tremendously!
Although it can be very tough to get through, I honestly think it can be very healthy for the body. I guess I should schedule another one then? Lol!
It is very tough and I admire the way you are handling this.
I realize you may be looking for some foods that are not combined with other ingredients and may be looking for some kind of a variety in what you can eat, thus far. I want to share a site with you. They offer all kinds of specialty foods and also offer a filter for various types of diets (for example: paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free and more).
I buy most of my supplements here, too. I have friends who buy almost all of the canned and dry foods , protein bars, etc., they would otherwise buy at the local health food store and the order is delivered to their door.. and they report they save money. If not helpful to you, please just disregard . I save big money by buying my supplements here as well.
www.vitacost.com
I am glad you are able to stick with the dietary protocol. It takes a strong-willed person to do so.
I am sorry you are missing church. Some churches in my area offer free recordings of the sermon to people not able to attend. I wonder if this might be an option for you? I know it does not replace the fellowship though.
Much Love to You!
