Six Months Later. . .

It's hard to believe I have been gone six months.  After my food intolerance diagnosis things kind of went down hill.  When Dr. #2 got my blood tests back we had a "go-round" about cholesterol levels and life style. There were a few visits to a cardiologist, etc, etc....  I refuse to ever take cholesterol medicine again but did agree to get back on the treadmill twice a day.  So far so good.

In the meantime. . . I have become a food snob!  Being forced to do research and read labels because of food allergies has really opened my eyes to the terrible things we eat.  I supported the GMO labeling law in California, but sadly it did not pass.  Thanks mostly to the $47 million that Monsanto poured into lies to defeat it.  Washington State is trying to get their label law passed now.  Hopefully they can do it. 

I have been busy crocheting gifts for Christmas.  My tree is still not up because I have been gone here and there.  The kids and grand kids are coming so I really need to get busy.  I have sent everyone links to Gluten Free cooking websites.  We are having a Gluten Free Christmas!  Last Sunday I was in Seattle and took communion at church with the family, and they used real bread for the communion.  I just ate it and then said "oops"!  No harm done though.  God is good.  Always.

I have been around to your blogs many times this past 6 months, but my comments have been few because I am always too hurried.  Some of you have been in my prayers for specific reasons, some "just because".   I will try to re-surface before Christmas, but you know how that goes :) 

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,
Red


 

Thank You

 

Thank you for your comments, suggestions and concern.  I am pretty shell shocked.  For awhile now I have been eating a whole foods diet so there are not a lot of “goodies” I need to do without.  There is a wealth of information on the internet, but it is going to take some time to learn it.  I saw Doctor #2 today and she drew blood for a number of tests.  I was amazed to learn the she is also gluten intolerant (just like Doctor #1 from yesterday) and so is her Mom.  She gave me great advice and pointed me to some helpful stores in the area.  One store even gives classes on living Gluten Free. She also told me she felt exactly the same way at first.  And she was afraid to eat anything for fear it might be the wrong thing.  Now she’s an expert – it does get easier as you learn.  Just like anything else. The soy part is going to be the hardest.  Thank God for the internet.  I have already found some recipes I will need to make mayo or salad dressing, etc. 

I am trying to keep a positive attitude.   I have felt so poorly for so long.  If this really makes me feel better – well, that’s exciting and is worth whatever it takes.  And of course losing weight is a big bonus :)  I’ll believe that when I see it!

And, on a brighter note, Trap Shooting is on Sunday afternoon!!!  Woohoo!  I can’t wait.  I ordered a modified choke for my shotgun but it hasn’t come in yet.  Darn.  But truly, full choke or modified, I don’t care.  I just want to shoot my shotgun at those flying targets! :)

 

Blessings,

Red

My Doctor Said it Was Great News

 

     “ You are allergic to Soy and  you’re Gluten intolerant. 

     On the Gluten sensitivity scale of 1 to 6 you scored a 23.” 

This is good news because???? 

     “Because it is going to change your life!  You are going to feel so much better!”

     “And you are going to lose weight too!”

Well, that IS good news.  But do you realize that everything has soy in it?

     “Yep”.  “Gotta read the labels – all the time, every time.”

I think I’m going to starve to death. 

At least I’ll be skinny.