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December Medical, weight loss, hair update
I had a 4 hour testing visit with my neuro psychologist. The good news is they don't believe that it's any form of dementia or Alzheimer's, They did see significant deficits in my ability to retain information and repeat it back chronologically. They also ruled out that I'm not crazy and it's not all in my head. However they also said that I was above average in Several other areas. They are still trying to rule out LOMS (late onset MS) and possibly early onset parkinsons. The next step is an endocrinologist to check all of my hormone levels and for possible heavy metal toxicity because of the jobs that I have held in my life and the things I've been exposed to. They're also still going forward with the lumbar puncture since my pacemaker will not allow for an mri. And they mentioned some electrical test that sees if my brain is communicating with the nerve ending since I'm in so much pain. More than likely I won't have any further medical testing until next year.
As you can see my hair has graduated to a Lord Farqua (lol, Shrek ) Length , but it is finally getting past my ears and with a couple of Bobby pins I can pull it up on the sides it actually looks really pretty. When the shortest part of my hair reaches my jaw line I will consider doing a Bob temporarily so that I can grow it all out. For now Lord Farquah it is. I also had a Dorothy Hammel haircut I think Princess Diana also sported a style that is similar.
Drum roll please....... I thought it was important to show a screenshot of my weight. It's been less than a week since thanksgiving I decided to jump on the scale today to find that I have actually lost almost a half a pound since November 30th. I did a technique called one bite. So the first thing I did was loaded my plate with meat. Then I went around the buffet style thanksgiving table and had a 2 tbsp measure, Scooped out just 2 tbsp and it worked wonderfully I got to taste and try everything. And as you can see on the scale it did not hurt me a bit. I tested my blood sugar when I got home and it was a little higher than normal at 148, 3 hours post-meal but by the time 6 o'clock rolled around it had returned to a 100. I am comfortably fitting in all of my 16 w's and my regular sixteens are super snug but I am convinced another 10 pounds I will be back into a regular size 16. My hip pain has subsided just a bit and I've noticed that I am navigating stairs just a little easier. I refuse to set any goals because that means I'm not giving it to God. Setting goals means that I believe I'm in control of everything, The reality is as I've surrendered everything. I'm just over here living my life. Still not one single binge and practicing portion control is effortless.
I am in the book of Luke, And I have to say I'm only on chapter 4 but it has been my favorite book of the Bible so far I have learned so much. Spiritually my husband and I were attacked on Thanksgiving Day but the Holy Spirit worked miracles in our life. I don't want to get into the details but I can tell you that if I was the person that I used to be 10 years ago and my husband was who he was 10 years ago there would have been a physical altercation. God definitely intervened. This person was so vile towards me and just about the time that I was ready to turn and defend myself the words left my mouth I love you and I don't want to do this. I can tell you that those weren't my words. But soon after they left my lips they were on my heart. I identified immediately that I was not angry I was heartbroken. I can tell you and testify the devil did not win. A little later on when the tears stopped flowing and my heart felt better I realized that maybe that attack on me was being used in God's plan to share the love of Christ and grace that my husband and I extended to this person who was being absolutely obscene. I'm praying every blessing for him that I would pray upon my own life.
God is a miracle worker. He is my whole life now.
I pray that you remain blessed and your holidays remain holy.
I'll see you soon with another update
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Restarted in September, 10 weeks and 20.4 lbs. Lost today. No crazy, no extreme or dogma, no self loathing. Just God and a desire to honor my body with nourishment. I will have an annual blood work sometime in Jan, Feb . I will be examining my HGA1C closely, and make a few adjustments. My blood glucose has averaged low - 85 high -145. It has been taking my body anywhere between 3-5 hours for my glucose to normalize after I eat a meal. With that in mind, Once or twice a week I have a half of a sweet potato. Once or twice a week I have a piece of fruit, And I have been baking my own bread, 4 ingredients, And I will from time to time have a sandwich. While I'll never be a popular, I'll probably never be the picture of perfect health, I'll never be the skinny girl, I am living free of my demons. I am living delivered of my disorders. All praise given to God.
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Okay this is a quick health update and weight loss update. As you can see by the photos I am down 17 pounds and have lost Just about 4% of my body fat. The jeans I'm wearing in the most current photo I could not get over my hips just 4 weeks ago. Following the nutrition I am following I am having lots of success with hunger and cravings.I don't feel like I'm being punished or deprived in any way shape or form. I believe that God has delivered me from binge eating. Because what is binge eating really?
While I am not minimizing the emotional disruption of binge eating disorder I can tell you that my God is bigger. I will no longer be using the term binge eater, When referencing my diet past or predicting my diet future. That is a lie that the devil has spoken over my life and I am refusing the lies of the devil. As I traced back the moment that I began labeling myself as a binge eater, I was able to trace it back to my first boyfriend, The guy who constantly asked me if I was going to eat that, or are you still hungry. The guy who used to tell me that I would be prettier if I just lost 15 pounds, The man that told me don't worry there's a lot of guys attracted to fat women. I can trace it back to my daughter's father, Taking my mom and stepfather out to a celebration meal when I discovered that I was pregnant, And when I went to order being interrupted by him saying she'll have a salad and water she's putting on a lot of weight, or walking into the delivery room and seeing my body uncovered and telling me that no man would ever want to be with me ever again but he didn't say it that nicely. All of the cheating and being told then if I would just take care of myself more I wouldn't have been cheated on. I only wait a 170 pounds. I was able to trace that label back to high school when I had to dress out for gym and noticed that my body was significantly different than my very thin counterparts. I was able to trace that label back to the moments where I was hungry and made to feel guilty because I was fat and hungry. It was a culture that made me feel like I had to hide to eat and that's exactly what I did. I'd pull through a parking lot of a fast food restaurant and cry in the parking lot and eat as much as I could because I knew it had to sustain me through dinner. Cooking meals for an entire family and being watched very carefully for ever bite I took. I adopted that label with calorie counting and extremely restrictive diets that label was meant to substitute when I slipped up. It should have just been called a slip up or a do over but instead, I wore the label like the letter of shame, I developed a pattern of thinking well I've already screwed up I might as well dive in faced first. I etched deeper the wound that that label carries. Praise God he is delivering me from that. So what if from time to time to time I eat a little more than I probably should have, How do I know I've over eating what if my body is just hungry. Do I know how many calories I've burned to or how many calories I've already consumed. The reality is I spent one month tracking my food on my current nutrition plan and 90% of the time I consume between 1300 and 1600 Calories. So what if from time to time I splurge. I refuse to call me anything other then what God thinks about me. I have a deep understanding and longing for the Holy Spirit to dwell in my body and I understand that with that this becomes the Lord's temple.
I know it sounds insanely miraculous but I am being delivered from my twisted relationship with food and my toxic relationship with myself. God is spectacular.
Okay so now to the neurologist, Unfortunately Florida is under a severe Doctor shortage , my next set of test will probably not come till next year. I mean I know it sounds dramatic that's only 2 months away but I'm talking summer of next year. They definitely see a pattern of memory loss and are now exploring possible early signs of parkinson's. All they know at this time is that it is auto immune related. Also next year they will be performing a lumbar puncture and drawing spinal fluid because there are a lot of autoimmune disorders that can't be seen in the blood but can be pulled from the spinal. I haven't had any major episodes just chronic fatigue, Mild to moderate pain most days with a few days of intense pain, I'm having a little bit more vision loss, And a fair share of brainfog. Before you give me diet advice or direct me to a certain influencer please know that I was at my lowest weight ever and healthiest that I've ever been when the symptoms started it is not diet or nutrition-related and I'm really just trying to survive not looking for advice. I realize that some of you do not know I was an influencer on this platform for well over 6 years and completely transformed my Body and health with keto and carnivore, So imagine how it feels when I'm told or I'm asked if I've tried keto. Again these issues started when I was being super strict.
I hope you all have a very happy thanksgiving. I hope that you can find a reason to be grateful. I know that I am
Until the next update take care of yourself and seek God
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Hello friends. Happy November,. This is just a fun update. We will start with weight loss.
I have lost right around 14 pounds but the weight loss over the last 2-3 weeks has slowed to about .2 lbs a week. That's okay, I don't think 14 pounds in 7 weeks is too shabby. I'm still eating a super clean minimal processed foods and attempting to keep my carbs under a 100 carbohydrates. Protein is always my priority. Hubs and I have a few construction projects going on at our house and I have been dealing with contractors and hurricanes so I've been a bit busy.
Next week I will go to a follow-up with my neurologist and we will come up with an action plan. Or at least see what the next step is. I'm still in a lot of pain in the mornings and later in the evenings also if I overdo it. Mild to moderate pain during the daytime it slows me down and becomes overwhelming sometimes but I am managing it the best I can and I know that my glory will be found in God.
Because of the pain that I'm in I try to keep my mind in a very positive place. What better way to do that than to focus on the scriptures. The pictures I've attached is journal art that I have been working on. I finally finished book of Daniel and Revelation study and I'm moving on to the other gospels. So far this year, I have finished Daniel, Revelations, all of the Peter's, Matthew, and now I'm getting into the book of Luke and Proverbs. I am following a few great podcast of Spotify and doing self work.
All of my studies are super in depth and I have started a notebook for every book I'm studying. I'm also digging deep into the history, The people and the culture of that time. My prayer life has intensified and my husband is also growing and faith. I love the changes that I'm seeing in him and I praise God for making him the man I never knew I needed.
The Fur babies are all doing great and my cat Ashes turns one next week.
Hubs and I have a leak in our swimming pool It was built-in the 1990s and it has Very outdated pool tiles we will be going with a travertine like stone. We are having our pool resurfaced and re-Tiled. We wanted to get pavers but that would cost over $6000 and we wanted to get the pool screen in but the Prices here are insane the cheapest price I got was $36,000, No thank you I will just buy a $200 fancy extra large pool umbrella every year. We are considering building a type of pergola giving us some shade on maybe one end of the pool. When the pool contractors finished we are having the house painted and the pool deck repainted. My husband will begin installing the garage doors on the pole barn sometime next month.
That is enough, LOL well hey guys I will give you an update after I see my Doctor next week if there's an update to give. No matter who wins the election remember that God is in charge. His thoughts are not our thoughts. Keep the faith and if you don't have the faith call out to Jesus.
Stay blessed
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Good morning, Today is October 11th This is a health and hair update. First let's talk about health.
I'm still suffering with incredible pain in the mornings and then late in the evenings. The medication and schedule is somewhat controlling or at least making the daytime pain manageable. Within an hour or 2 after I wake up and the medication Kicks in, I know that I have roughly 3-4 hours to do whatever it is I'm going to do before the pain starts slowly setting in again. But I am forever thankful for that 3 or 4 hours of relief. Technically the medication gives me some pain relief 4 roughly 5-6 hours, But to be physically active and get my basic needs cared for I have a window of around 4 hours. I also have to be careful that when I am somewhat painfree I don't overdo it because then I end up in even more pain. My next appointment is my cardiologist at the end of the month and then UF neurology in November.
Weight loss- Things were moving right along. I am almost at 14 pounds down. I have lost one size. None of my 18W pants fit anymore and my 16W pants fit loosely to perfect. This meaning I have some of those that will probably be in for the next 10 to 15 pounds. I've noticed a slight reduction in my lower back pain where I have 2 bulging discs so continuing this weight loss will be crucial to helping pain management. With 2 hurricanes back-to-back my Pool and stretching routine have been inconsistent. But trust me when I say preparing a home for a hurricane is a lot of work My body is definitely feeling it.
I don't have any weight Lost targets I am continuing to eat as many whole paleo foods as possible I'm reading the label on everything I eat avoiding unnecessary ingredients, chemicals, colors, or preservatives. I am still not snacking and my average fasting window is right around 13 to 15 hours. I still allow myself one piece of fruit in the morning as a matter of fact I try to eat most of my carbohydrates before noon. Most days I'm only eating 2 meals a day and I'm not tracking anymore but I was consuming on average 1300 to 1500 Calories a day. I'm still making protein my priority and keeping carbs under a 100 a day. I try to make smart choices with fruit consuming mostly berries and melon. I sneak in an occasional banana. I'm also super conscientious about fat content on days when I'm eating more carbohydrates and or sugar. My blood glucose seems to be stabilizing at an average of 118 With a fasting average of 103.
Now for my hair, Most of you know that I have been wearing a pixi for about 8 years now. Last year I made the decision to stop coloring my hair, and earlier this year I decided to grow it out. The reason behind these decisions is a little personal but when I hear from God to share this part of my Journey I will. I am at a very strange in between stage. My next hair trim goal will be when my sides are as long as the back. Most of you know that I kept my haircut around my ears. I need to have a little bit of weight taken off the top and the edges cleaned up but with a goal of shoulder length I'm just letting it grow right now. But I cannot believe how healthy and beautiful it looks. My silver is coming in pure white. My hair for all of my life has been baby fine and I have a ton of it. I've always had to keep layered cuts because I have no body in my hair. I've had to use expensive texturizing shampoo's conditioners and product. The Gray hairs are giving my hair body for the first time. A blow dryer and a round brush is about all I'm using these days.
Other than dodging hurricanes that's about it for this update. I am heavy into a few different Bible studies right now and still actively journaling and creating prayer cards for friends and family members.
I hope your lives are blessed and full of God.
Have a great day
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Good morning today is Wednesday. October 9th. I've had several of you that know I live on the west Coast in the state of Florida reach out to me. So here is a small update and then I would like to share my thoughts. As of the 5 AM update, The storm seems to have shifted South a little. However I cannot breathe a sigh of relief yet. These storms are unpredictable and I can't tell you how many times I have gone to bed thinking that the storm was going to hit South and woke up to find out it was moving right Over top of us or skirting the coast. I have family members in Citrus, New Port Richey, Nokomis Beach, and Avon Park.
The destruction that our nature coast suffered with hurricane Helene has displaced thousands of people, There are literally miles of side streets and roads that have peoples belongings piled up. Our hearts here in Florida all go out to Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and the Panhandle. We have had our share of hurricanes and devastation, however we can understand how quick and devastating the damage occurred with no warning.
The Avon Park area will be under the greatest threat of tornado with a 13 hour tornado warning. Tampa Bay and Oldsmar the places that I grew up will be at risk of massive storm surge causing further destruction 2 an area that's already been horribly decimated. The natural beach sand and dunes that create a natural seawall has been washed away leaving our roadways in our coastline so vulnerable. To anyone that lives within 5 miles of the coast a 15 foot title surge means they will lose everything.
As far as myself and my family up here in Citrus County, We will not start feeling the effects till sometime around dinner. They are saying in some places in our area we could experience 12 to 18 inches of rain. While my home specifically is a 147 feet above sea level, Many of my family friends and favorite businesses are facing more water damage. As far as the winds if this hurricane stays on its current track we are especting gusts from 70 to 90 mile an hour and will also be under a tornado threat from around 11 PM to around 2 AM in the morning. These storms can be particularly tricky but especially at night.
We have prepared our home to the best of our abilities and Unless a large tree falls or a tornado hits we should be okay. My husband and I are fortunate enough to have a generator that will maintain us for right around 3 days. We were able to find additional gas For another 2 days meaning we will have electricity for at least 5 days on generated power. I've been busy the last 2 days preparing my spare bedrooms for family members that would need a place to shelter.
I've been super emotional the last few days and the holy ghost has been moving. I was beginning to feel stressed because this is day 14 that the state of Florida has had 24/7 hurricane coverage and we have all viewed thousands of photos of the destruction from hurricane Helene. Yesterday is I was listening to testimony from the mountains of North Carolina I was crying and fearful. That is when God spoke to my heart and said "I've given you time." Hearing that took my breath away and instantly I was flooded with images in my head of people that watched love ones drown, Families who can't find loved ones, Homes and homesteads in the most impoverished communities gone without any hope of rebuilding. I even heard a story about a 3-year-old little boy that they found walking around and he only knows his first name that can't find his parents and my heart breaks believing that he may have watched his parents parish. The PSTD that these people will suffer from the horrific things they have lived through and seen we'll go on long after the news cycle stops reporting and long after the government stops assisting.
So what does it mean I gave you time?
Unlike the people in the mountains devastated by Helene the Florida residents even though they are exhausted and weary have had time to regather regroup and restock our supplies. Unlike those people in the Southeast hit by Helene we have had time to make peace with God and tell our loved ones what they mean to us. Unlike the people in those States we are not having to order thousands of body bags. How many times has a hurricane missed us and hit somewhere else creating devastation. God has given us time.
God right now could be giving you time. There are unbelievers out there that would only call out to Jesus in desperation. In the midst of the devastation there will be miracles. In the midst of the grief there will be prophecy. In the midst of destruction there will be greater stories born. It's moments like this that people realize how fragile life is and how vulnerable we are. My heart is breaking for this country but here's one thing I know for sure. My God is greater than the storm.
Heavenly father I pray that this message digs deep into someone who is lost or has strayed. Heavenly father I pray that this message gives peace to someone who's afraid and rest to the weary. Heavenly father wrap your arms around those that are grieving, those that are suffering and those that are missing today. God let me stand strong, let me step out of the boat just as Simon did and keep my eyes on Jesus.
If you pray I'm asking for prayer for my family and my friends all throughout the state of Florida.
God bless you and while you have time tell someone you love them today. Some of you guys have been such a gift to me. There were dark dark days and you were my light. Continue sharing love.
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Update can you believe it's almost October? First, I know most of you know I live in Florida off the Gulf coast. The weather got really nasty here for about 4 hours but were far enough inland that we did not suffer that catastrophic 10 foot title surge. The West side of our community is devastated. My heart goes out to everyone on the coastline of Florida and as far North as Tennessee. I saw the floods in North Carolina and my heart sunk. I pray that all of you that follow this channel are safe and sound.
Okay so let's get some weight loss news.
Start weight 255.8 Fat % 56
Size 18W to 20W
Current weight 244 total -11.8
Body fat -1.6%
Size 16w-18w
I have never lost this much weight so quickly in my entire life. I know that I'm still in the honeymoon phase of weight loss but almost 12 pounds. As I go into longer fasting windows my stomach has shrunk substantially and I can no longer eat the same quantity of foods as I used to. I make protein a priority at every meal. With the cost of groceries these days eggs are an essential staple for me. I keep cottage cheese and high protein yogurts in my fridge at all times.
I allow myself one piece of fruit every day and eat it in the early hours. I'm still following a very clean paleo lifestyle. I will take progress pictures at the 20 pound mark.
I am still in pain but have some relief now for a few hours a day. I try to get in the pool as much as possible. No other updates as of today. I am struggling but blessed no less.
God bless you all
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Health and weight Journey
Today marks 3 months attempting to Use faith as a weight loss tool. Along with sound simple clean eating and a whole lot of prayer over a period of 12 weeks I managed to lose 8 pounds.
My rules are simple. Pray before every meal asking the Holy Spirit to fix the brokenness. Inviting the Holy Spirit to eat with me allowing the food to be enough. Addressing with humility my own sinful nature to overeat.
No eating between mealsand the food must be clean and nutritious food.
No dogmatic behavior
Remember that my weight does not determine my salvation
3 months ago I hit my highest weight ever 255.8 (maybe higher ?) and a size 20w. I gave myself a lot of grace because of the emotional and physical events of the last 2 years and the level of pain and prescription meds adding to my 90 lb. Gain. 80 lbs regain 10 new pounds.
While I still manage a moderate amount of pain every day the Doctor has found a couple neurological medications that are assisting me in feeling normal for at least 4 hours a day. Giving me much needed relief from the neuropathy pain, the headaches, and the absolute debilitating fatigue.
1 week ago today the Doctor prescribed a new medication. I do not want to share that medication, I will only share that it is a medication that helps the hyperthalamus and the brain produce serotonin and dopamine all while suppressing appetite. Please remember I am dealing with debilitating fatigue and pain. This medication was never meant to be a fixal it is just to assist me in getting back to a healthy fasting routine and help suppress my appetite while giving me just a little bit of energy to manage the basic functions in my life. One unexpected side effect was that it gives me about 2 to 5 hours of relief from the continuous and constant headache I've had for 2.5 years. They know that my auto immune disorder is completely neurological they just haven't diagnosed.
Anyway I just figured I would post up some progress pictures. I'm not looking for advice or doctors to follow I had 6 years at that. It left me with a very close-minded and dogmatic eating disorder. I made food my idol and the title of my nutrition plan my identity.
I'm beginning to be able to button my size 16W today. On the scale the weight was 247 for a total loss of 8.8 pounds. The only 3 nutritional items I'm tracking is calories maintaining under 1500, carbohydrates aiming for less than 50 with a goal of 20 and protein 80 plus. My Fasting glucose 3 months ago before I begin was averaging 147 with glucose spikes throughout the day reaching his highest 300 My fasting glucose is back down to a 109 with an average of 170 and the highest has been 200 with a quick recover . I am eating some fruit .
The new medication is giving me a few hours of relief a day allowing me to be a little more active. I am beginning to make a ground on all of the things that were neglected to the debilitating fatigue. I keep to a schedule and literally set timers giving myself a break so that I don't overdo it. It's hard for me because I'm a very task-oriented person it's very difficult to walk away from a task that is only 3/4 done. One of the most frustrating things about my auto immune is that I don't know I've overdone it until I've actually overdone it with the onset of moderate to severe pain, Oftentimes leading to the use of a Walker at night because I don't have the strength. But I remember to thank God for everything I have. Sometimes I even apologize for taking for granted.
Again, there's so many of you out there that have been so kind to me positive and encouraging even though I was reluctant to share any weight loss progress I know that some of you are very invested in my journey.
Lord father God I pray that every woman who reads this post today looks to God to help them fill the places that they use food to comfort. Father God For those that are yours send Holy Spirit for help. God the words that you describe woman in proverbs 31:10 - 31 Virtuous, capable, strength, high moral standard, trustworthy, honest, hard-working, energetic, strong, careful, diligent come out resourceful, generous, and no fear of winter. Let these words culminate in the hearts and spirits of every single woman that needs to know how much you love them today. Lord God let them love the bodies that they have and the miracle that you created in her biology in her bodies capabilities and most of all the dominion that you hold over healing and strength. Father God let her be a place that you rest and find peace. Father God I wish every blessing that I hope for in my health and my life over every woman that reads this post. God for those that don't know you I asked that these words would culminate, plant the seed, and germinate within their spirit. Let me be a living testimony. Let my victory over my food addictions, idol worship, low confidence level, and My past be passed, You've erased it all Lord as I repent and move forward To a place of a honor. God let me show victory and walking down every part of who I am for your glory. Complete surrender God.
I asked these things in your holy and heavenly name
Amen
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Hi guys today's date is September 13th and I actually have a little bit of good news.
So the last bad bout of covid I had in 2022, The headache and fatigue just never went away and that's how all of this started. Shortly after came the body aches the unexplained injuries the brain fog in the memory loss. I clouding 3 Thunderclap migraines and memory loss.They are finding that covid turns on/triggers/causes a relapse in people with auto immune disorders.
The pain in my hips feet and legs has gotten so bad that I have to use a Walker to assist me to the bathroom in the morning. Typically for the first 2 hours my pain level is anywhere between a 6 and a 9. Every step feels like my bones are breaking.
One of the medications that they started me on gives me temporary relief of the excruciating and burning pain in my hips feet and neck. Because this medication only works on the nervous system they know that it is something neurological. Meaning if this pain was arthritic or injury related it wouldn't do anything it has no narcotic value. The fact it provides relief means this is all my brain.
The second medication they just added because I am struggling with fatigue, headache, lack of energy and sloW weight loss. The weight loss has been super slow, 5 pounds in 12 weeks.
I can share my story but I don't feel comfortable sharing the medication because as the internet does everyone will have an opinion and mentally I Have to protect my peace. I had a follow-up appointment with my primary care physician and we had a long discussion about a plan going forward.
I took the medication at 6 AM body pain was at a 5/6 my headache was at a 3/4 and my fatigue was at an 8/9. Within 30 minutes of taking this medication I begin to feel as though I was wide awake, My headache went away I had relief for the first time in 2.5 years from the aggravating continuous headache praise God.So one of the side effects this medication is loss of appetite and desire to eat and let me tell you yesterday was amazing. The medication Is meant to improve my mood, produce dopamine and serotonin in my brain and awaken the hyperthalamus. Guys, even though the effects only last 6 hours I can tell you that for about 4 hours I felt like myself again. I didn't even think about food however I have a strict eating plan at this point to ensure that I'm getting at least 80 g of protein a day.
I'm limiting myself to 1 cup of coffee a day I am making a creamer consisting of coconut milk, egg white protein powder, and heavy whipping cream. I add a splash of vanilla for flavor cause I love flavor. The mixture ends up giving me a beautiful frothy latte coming in at a 150 Calories with 16 g of protein and 5 carbs. Is the protein of course coming from the egg white powder. As an additional help I put a pinch of Celtic salt.
My nutritional macros will be protein priority, 20 total carbs and maintaining a Calorie intake of 1200 to 1500 Calories. My eating window opens after a minimum of 12 hour fasting with a goal of 16 hour fasting and eventually 18. Having this medication as an addition to help me control hunger and cravings will help me achieve that goal. By allowing me smaller portions over a period of 12 weeks this will also give my stomach time to shrink and when I go off the medication potentially allow me to eat less without hunger pains. While this medication is safe for long-term use it's recommended that you give your body a break every 12 weeks.
Yesterday with The alertness and energy I was given by this medication I was able to complete a 20 minute stretch and low impact workout in my swimming pool. I was able to go grocery shopping and then clean my kitchen only taking a couple of brakes. This is huge as these minor tasks have been incredibly difficult with the level of fatigue and the pain in my hips legs and feet.
My whole entire life I have had low blood pressure with an average blood pressure of 90 over 70 . My pressure has even been 80/50 My blood pressure for the very first time was high with the last 2 visits being borderline. Yesterday's blood pressure was 138 over 98. Hopefully the co Q10 will help control that. It's that or taking a Staten. With the addition of weightloss hopefully get that down.
On my own accord I have managed to move my weight from 255 to 249 pounds, Most patients see an average weight loss of 7-10% of their total body weight the first 3 months. If that is true for me that will be the largest amount of weight in 3 months I've ever lost in my life comfortably without starving. But honestly if I can manage 1 lbs a week that would be amazing. None of these medicines would be working for me unless it was nerve related or neurological related.
Also the fact that this one new medication is eliminating my headache when it really shouldn't do that might help them figure out where the headache is coming from. I am hopeful and joyful.
What a blessing and Jesus he gets all the credit for allowing my Doctor to find a potential help for these debilitating symptoms.
We lost another family member last month unexpectedly, It is just another reminder of how frail our lives can be. We are never promised tomorrow, You never know when you walk out the door that's the last time you walk out the door. I plead with you even if you don't believe in Jesus just ask him just ask him to show up. There is no perfect prayer and no perfect words. If you can manage without anger and spite to call on Jesus and ask him to work a miracle in your life so that you could undoubtedly know that he is God he will show up. But you have to know that sometimes God shows up while you're scrolling on your phone and another Christian is giving another sermon. Sometimes God shows up when he says No. Maybe you're praying for a dream and it's not happening, God loves you and he has a plan for your life maybe the no means not now maybe the NO is a deterrent so that you go on the path that he has for you. I said the prayer went to church a few times and proclaim that I was a Christian, But it wasn't until I fell on my face and gave my life to him, I had to die to myself. I had to truly truly swallow what jesus did on that cross. That is when I fell in love with Jesus but he loved me first.
It is your heart if you truly mean it in your heart and you truly wanna know the father all you need to do is ask he's listening he's waiting and he wants you to come to Faith. One of these days I may do a video on my testimony what God has done in my life how he is shown the miracles how I've actually seen hands-on holy and divine healing. How he is transformed me in my heart the things that I desire the things that I love and the miracles he's produced. How he's reached my husband and now my husband is transformed into a man of God and how that is fundamentally changed my marriage. I love my husband so much and I am studying and working towards being a woman of God. But to do that I have to let go of my independence and rely on him for my comfort in my strength as I become a Crown on his head.
I never thought in my whole life that I would love God the way that I love him today. I can tell you for a fact I was a lukewarm Christian I believed in God I believed in the Holy Spirit I knew about them but I did not have a relationship. I love Jesus so much and pursue him daily. I give all the glory to him because without him I don't know that I would want to make it through this season. Because of him I choose life. I continue sharing my story because I believe he could use me for his Kingdom. Even if it's just 1 person. Lord God please use me.
Sometimes people don't get healed but it is all for the glory of the Kingdom. Someone is watching me in the struggle, Someone is watching me deteriorate, And at the same time they're watching me joyful, Hopeful, And loving my God. He may be using me so that someone else might see what the Holy Spirit can do in someone's life even through the struggle.
Father God I pray that anyone Reading this who is suffering can know that you are with them you'll never forsake them and you'll never leave them. God even if they haven't come to you I ask that you create a miracle in their life where they could no longer deny your name. Oh the God I asked that you encounter them in every way possible that they could feel your presence. I ask father God that they could witness the things that I've witnessed and they could see the things that I've seen to know that our God is alive. Father God thank you for protecting me with my degenerative heart condition and now my deteriorating health.
Father God give me the words in the wisdom to share the gospel to bring others to you and to give them hope even though they may be walking through a dark season. Dark is the absence of light father God and you promise that you're always with us so there could never be darkness if we call on your name.
I pray blessing over everyone who reads this Lord heavenly father look at their eyes come into their heart and help heal their bodies. Father God for those struggling with food addictions eating disorders and morbid obesity I pray that you could comfort them and let them know that you care about the smallest detail of our lives. Lord God I know how much you love us you counted every hair on our heads. You promise in the book of Luke that we are more important than sparrows and the sparrows need not forge for anything but you have provided for everything. Father God gives peace and comfort to all of those who need your peace and comfort.
I ask these things in your holy and heavenly name.
Amen
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Update August
The EEG results came back normal. I have a follow-up with my regular Dr. In September and the neurologist in November. I'm off the blood thinners now and just taking 1 med. Next step is a podiatrist to address the pain in my feet.
Well, I've been in prayer and journaling "lies I've spoken over my life" and rewriting TRUTHS GOD SPEAKS over my life 3 weeks now clean eating and fasting 12-18 hours. I'm down 5 lbs and not craving junk anymore. I have simple rules .
Protien priority
No snacking between meals
Clean single Ingredient foods
Fasting 12 + hours
Surrender to God every meal
Start weight 255.6 today's weight 250.6
This last 2 weeks I am writing every lie I speak over my life and tracing it back. Then I profess the truth. I either forgive the person that generated the lie or forgive myself for speaking it.
It's that simple .
Not much else to report for now.
God bless you all
Melanie
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Disclaimer: I am not a Dr. or qualified to diagnose , treat or give medical advise. This channel is just me finding healing both physically and spiritual.
Be Blessed