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D405 Vitamin C and Inflammation
So each day my hands get better and better. I can pick things up with my fingers, I can open jars. I can turn on the water faucets outside and water the animals without pain. Tonight when I watered the pullets I was able to pick up their waterer and… Read the rest -
D401 I’m Doing Intro Again & Weight Update
Today is day 401 of being on GAPS. I lost momentum for blogging a bit due to the holidays, but I did step on the scale on the 1st as I usually do. My weight on December 1st was 181.2#. My weight on January 1st: 177#. My weight loss in… Read the rest -
D389 Why I Don’t Use Portion Control
Popular buzz words for dieting nowadays: portion control. I hate this phrase. While I understand it’s good to eat smaller portions, I don’t think it’s good to eat set amounts of food. I think it’s better to eat until you feel satisfied. On one day you might get more exercise,… Read the rest -
D378 I Survived the Christmas Potluck Party at my Job
Sometimes it is surreal how easy it has become to avoid the foods I am not supposed to eat. Yesterday was our staff potluck party at my job. As usual, there was a lot of junk food and other items that I am not allowed to eat on GAPS. Actually… Read the rest -
D376 Saying No is So Liberating
I’ve been busier than normal lately, hence my absence here. And okay. I confess. I’ve been a bit depressed. It’s frustrating and disappointing that my hands hurt. I guess since I’ve had so many aches and pains vanish since being on GAPS, I assumed it would be that way as… Read the rest -
D366 One Year on GAPS and Weight Update
So I made it through for one year on GAPS. The changes I have seen in the last six months were not as dramatic as the first six months, but I have a few things that I can report. I was able to quit taking my asthma medication (I was… Read the rest