I was having a conversation with my mom and we were talking about doing things how we used to. One of the things we used to do was can most of our fruits and vegetables so that we would not be eating the store bought version that was high in things our bodies just did not need. I am actually looking forward to doing that. It made me think that I really need to get myself together so that I can make my soap.
I have the ingredients to make my laundry detergent but I think I need to start thinking about making my dish detergent and body soap. It will definitely be better for my eczema. Initially I know the cost will be kind of high but the benefits will outweigh the cost in the long run.
Something to really think about and see what I can do to make it happen.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Happy Day
Today we celebrate Mother's Day. Today I celebrate the reuniting of myself with family members I thought had been lost to me. I can count myself truly blessed to have people in my life that regardless of distance and time we can still connect. I spoke with my father a few weeks ago and then today I have a nice conversation with my cousin.
Life is good. These little pleasures make me realize that no matter what my circumstances maybe there is always joy around the corner. I had a Happy Mother's Day.
Life is good. These little pleasures make me realize that no matter what my circumstances maybe there is always joy around the corner. I had a Happy Mother's Day.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Smoothie Mixture
Today I wanted to try something a bit different with my smoothie. I am trying to add as much as I can in the way of vegetables so that I can get my intake up. I had gone shopping at Trader Joe's Friday and picked up a few things. I got some organic carrot juice. For me that is saying a lot because I am not really fond of carrots but as I said I wanted to get something else added to my smoothie besides fruit and spinach. I also bought some quinoa that I will try later this week.
Well my smoothie turned out pretty good. My smoothie consisted of the following ingredients:
6 cubes of spinach (I freeze my spinach in ice cube trays)
2 tbsp non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup of Trader Joe's organic carrot juice
1/4 cup frozen mixed berries (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry)
1/4 cup frozen tropical fruit (pineapple, papaya, strawberry and mango)
Normally I would add flax seed but I forgot this time
Blended this all up until smooth. It was pretty tasty. I think I prefer the carrot juice to almond milk. I can only drink almond milk because the taste is very overwhelming in my smoothie. I cannot have with cereal either. I may have to give up cereal all together because of this but one step at a time.
It didn't look very appetizing but I liked how it tasted and I didn't feel so bad by drinking it today. I think I am going to try and put together my own little concoctions and post more about them. I can only try and see if I like them. Besides this is about being healthy and finding what makes my stomach a bit happy in the process.
Well my smoothie turned out pretty good. My smoothie consisted of the following ingredients:
6 cubes of spinach (I freeze my spinach in ice cube trays)
2 tbsp non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup of Trader Joe's organic carrot juice
1/4 cup frozen mixed berries (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry)
1/4 cup frozen tropical fruit (pineapple, papaya, strawberry and mango)
Normally I would add flax seed but I forgot this time
Blended this all up until smooth. It was pretty tasty. I think I prefer the carrot juice to almond milk. I can only drink almond milk because the taste is very overwhelming in my smoothie. I cannot have with cereal either. I may have to give up cereal all together because of this but one step at a time.
It didn't look very appetizing but I liked how it tasted and I didn't feel so bad by drinking it today. I think I am going to try and put together my own little concoctions and post more about them. I can only try and see if I like them. Besides this is about being healthy and finding what makes my stomach a bit happy in the process.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Working it out
Well today was a bit of a challenge. It started out okay then something happen that was kind of embarrassing. I won't say what but it left me feeling a bit out of sorts but I didn't let that get me down. I managed to still track what I ate today using MyFitnessPal and I came very close to my daily dose of water. All in all I am proud of myself in spite of my moment.
I had a pretty good day with eating and exercising. My legs are killing but I think my stomach is thankful for the change. I didn't have any nausea. Clean and healthy eating is hard. I want a soda so bad right now but I know that will only upset my stomach so I am choosing to stay away.
I also managed to get in a workout. It was only 12 minutes but that along with my 2 ten minute walks I think that is pretty good for me. I am trying to stay focused. My goal is healthy living to help maintain my life in spite of PSC. A little bit at a time. the saying goes it takes 21 days to break a habit, well here is to the next 21 days of breaking those habits and being healthier for it.
I had a pretty good day with eating and exercising. My legs are killing but I think my stomach is thankful for the change. I didn't have any nausea. Clean and healthy eating is hard. I want a soda so bad right now but I know that will only upset my stomach so I am choosing to stay away.
I also managed to get in a workout. It was only 12 minutes but that along with my 2 ten minute walks I think that is pretty good for me. I am trying to stay focused. My goal is healthy living to help maintain my life in spite of PSC. A little bit at a time. the saying goes it takes 21 days to break a habit, well here is to the next 21 days of breaking those habits and being healthier for it.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
New Challenge!
Well tomorrow I start a new challenge for not only my fitness but hopefully by digestion. I am looking forward to seeing what I can make happen. I am tired of feeling nauseous all the time so I think it is time to try something different.
This challenge will be about drinking my water as well as eating and exercising. The one thing is now I will be held accountable which I think is something I need to remain focused regardless of how my day seems to be going. I have been looking for that type of support. It is difficult trying to lose weight and everything around seems to be falling apart.
Another step I am going to take will be to start planning my meals and writing them out to see how I stick to what I should be eating and doing. I want to look good in my dresses again. There are a few things I would like to purchase but that is just not possible right now.
Hopefully I will find some recipes that I can share or create my own and see how they work out. I think the hardest part will be limiting my dairy. I drink almond milk but I don't always like it in my cereal. There is nothing standing in my way except me so here is to a new beginning.
This challenge will be about drinking my water as well as eating and exercising. The one thing is now I will be held accountable which I think is something I need to remain focused regardless of how my day seems to be going. I have been looking for that type of support. It is difficult trying to lose weight and everything around seems to be falling apart.
Another step I am going to take will be to start planning my meals and writing them out to see how I stick to what I should be eating and doing. I want to look good in my dresses again. There are a few things I would like to purchase but that is just not possible right now.
Hopefully I will find some recipes that I can share or create my own and see how they work out. I think the hardest part will be limiting my dairy. I drink almond milk but I don't always like it in my cereal. There is nothing standing in my way except me so here is to a new beginning.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Support Website
I have found another support website for people like me living with PSC and also for family and friends who support people like me. http://www.livingwithpsc.org/ is a site that has forum discussions as well as blog postings for PSC'ers and their support system.
I have some difficulty using the PSC support group on Yahoo and I think that is because it is a forum I am not used to. They also have a group on face book but I haven't really said much in there. I was looking to see if there were any support groups locally but the closest group is in Mt Sinai, NY. I don't think I will be travelling that far.
I wish that I could meet with people and talk face to face about some of the issues that we all face. My mother would also like to meet with others to get more information. The nurse in her kicked in because she had never heard of PSC before I was diagnosed.
I don't know maybe I can come up with some ideas on how to get people living in my area together. I just know that this is one battle that I would not want to face alone.
I will try and pull some information together and post it. I know I started this blog and I really didn't get into detail about what PSC really is so I need to correct that oversight.
I have some difficulty using the PSC support group on Yahoo and I think that is because it is a forum I am not used to. They also have a group on face book but I haven't really said much in there. I was looking to see if there were any support groups locally but the closest group is in Mt Sinai, NY. I don't think I will be travelling that far.
I wish that I could meet with people and talk face to face about some of the issues that we all face. My mother would also like to meet with others to get more information. The nurse in her kicked in because she had never heard of PSC before I was diagnosed.
I don't know maybe I can come up with some ideas on how to get people living in my area together. I just know that this is one battle that I would not want to face alone.
I will try and pull some information together and post it. I know I started this blog and I really didn't get into detail about what PSC really is so I need to correct that oversight.
Feeling Pretty Good
Today I am feeling pretty good. I did another walk from my daughter's school to my house and it was invigorating. I know given time my walks will become a regular routine. Normally I am ready for a nap around 10 am but today I am still up and running. That feels good as well.
Fatigue can be a bit much sometimes especially when there are things I would like to be doing but have trouble focusing on because my body feels worn out. I look forward to having more days like this and maybe accomplishing a few things in the process.
I want to focus on writing more as well as studying for this exam. I will have to learn out to map out my schedule and make it happen. I know that it can be done in spite of what I feel like on most days.
Fatigue can be a bit much sometimes especially when there are things I would like to be doing but have trouble focusing on because my body feels worn out. I look forward to having more days like this and maybe accomplishing a few things in the process.
I want to focus on writing more as well as studying for this exam. I will have to learn out to map out my schedule and make it happen. I know that it can be done in spite of what I feel like on most days.
Walking
I started to get back into walking. Talk about muscles hurting everywhere. It is a good thing though. I needed to be more active and since I have been having other problems I thought walking would help with some of my digestive issues. Yesterday I did almost 2 miles and it felt good to say that I made it. I am looking forward to finding other ways to help get my weight under control and maybe ease some of the problems I have with PSC.
Now it is my understanding that exercise will help with some of the fatigue symptoms I feel. I am not sure if that is the case but one can only try to make things better. I wished it would help with my insomnia. It is irritating to have both fatigue and insomnia. I am asking myself how does that happen, but my body has been on it's own little ride for the past year. I am just trying to find a focus for it.
Now it is my understanding that exercise will help with some of the fatigue symptoms I feel. I am not sure if that is the case but one can only try to make things better. I wished it would help with my insomnia. It is irritating to have both fatigue and insomnia. I am asking myself how does that happen, but my body has been on it's own little ride for the past year. I am just trying to find a focus for it.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Still Working Through
Well I am still working my way through trying to find ways of coping. I am trying to eat better and get more exercise in. Some days it is really hard because I feel so drained but I know I have to keep pushing so that I can have better days. Today hasn't been too bad. I started out with a light meal then of course the usual issue happened.
Eating healthier does mean I get hungry faster but that is okay as long as I stick to eating healthy foods. So a salad with some fruit has gone a long way to helping curb my appetite. Biggest goal is to stay away from junk food and heavy greasy foods that tend to make me feel nauseous. On step at a time.
Eating healthier does mean I get hungry faster but that is okay as long as I stick to eating healthy foods. So a salad with some fruit has gone a long way to helping curb my appetite. Biggest goal is to stay away from junk food and heavy greasy foods that tend to make me feel nauseous. On step at a time.
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