Nobody truly knows what is going on inside of you,except you. We all have some sort of besetting struggle. You may look at a person's life and think "Boy, they really seem to have it made". But the reality is that they too suffer with something. Some people are just masters at cover-up. I hope that in sharing my story, I can help others to see that they are not alone in their suffering. Our journeys may be very different but the destination should always be the same. Victory!
January 20, 2013
Combatting Inflammation with a LOW CARB Diet
Well I got through the Holidays. Ate way too much junk. Gained a few pounds and payed the price with lots of inflammation. I had the ALCAT Blood Test done per my Pain Doc. The results made me sad. It took me a couple of months to accept the reality that I was sensitive to Sugar, Gluten, Garlic, Onions, Peppers, Artichokes, Coffee and a host of other beloved foods. I am now ready to give the new diet a shot. I decided to do a high protein, low carb diet. This choice seems to fit best. Having Chronic Lyme throws the immune system out of whack. Inflammation runs ramped. I was reading that not only do these food sensitivities cause inflammation, but Lyme bacteria feeds off sugar. So I believe this approach may be an answer. I have been on the diet for five days. It's tough! I didn't know I was a sugar addict until I began. The cravings are brutal. I also get headaches and increased body aches. I read that this is all normal because I'm DETOXING. I actually have moments that I feel like a true addict. I have to talk to myself and convince myself not to eat the gorgeous cupcake sitting on my counter. I never looked at myself to have an addictive personality. But man, this is hard work. I take one day at a time. I draw on the support of the 4 F's. Faith, Friends, FB and Family. I need to do this. Not only for the weight but for my health. If it proves to work then this will need to become a lifestyle.
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