Peckish

[clevermanka]

This morning when I woke up, my left shoulder was absolutely killing me. Luckily, my chiropractor had an 8:15 a.m. opening. I feel much better. I shouldn't have waited so long to go in. Stupid of me. I would have had less residual muscle tension if I'd gone in last week when it first started bothering me.

I'm in day three of Diet Hell and it's not getting any easier. Last night I had chills and joint aches along with some G.I. issues, so perhaps that's a sign that things are dying off.

Observations:
My body isn't tired, but my brain is sluggish. If I laid down for a nap, I don't know that I could fall asleep, but I'd sure like to try.

I'm still bloating hugely every time I eat--which, admittedly, isn't very often or very much. The soup I made last night is edible, but just barely. There's way too much spinach, but I need the extra fiber right now.

Mentally, I have an easier time fasting than I do eating in such a restricted manner. I would rather not eat (or do a liquid fast/cleanse) than eat this way. Not eating much for days in a row makes me dizzy and nauseated. Had an uh-oh moment this morning when I thought I was going to have dry heaves (does anyone else get that when they're really hungry?). I managed to get down a few almonds before the muscle spasms hit.

My sugar cravings are crazy strong. I bet that's the intestinal beasties talking to me, begging not to starve to death. I didn't put fake sweetener in my coffee this morning in an attempt to fight the demand for sweet. Die, fucking beasties!

I feel like I've put my digestive tract in indefinite time-out. Talk about a different twist on being sent to bed without dinner.

Comments

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

It's a very interesting twist, that you're able to write about this suckage in such a humorous manner. (hugs)

How many more days are you workin' this elimination? Shall I send pictures of sparkly things to distract/reward you?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I don't know that I could discuss this without being humorous. It's how I was raised. My mother always told me when I was put in an unhappy situation, I had to choose whether to laugh or cry about it. 90% of the time, I choose laugh. It's easier on the mascara.

I'd like to go for two weeks before testing the waters (meaning eat something not on the diet plan). I don't know that I will make it the full two weeks, but I'm going to try. If I'm still bloating from the diet-accepted foods after two weeks, that means either these are some damn tough bacteria or there is something else wrong with me. In which case, I'll have to re-evaluate what I'm doing.

Pictures of sparkly things are always welcome. Heck, post 'em in the comments so everyone can enjoy! And speaking of sparkly, who is that in your icon? Pouty sexy emo boys for the win!

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

That's Jonathan Rhys Meyers. ::le sigh:: And this is Jason Isaacs. :: le wibble ::

There are some truly excellent photos to be enjoyed here: http://bestof.provocateuse.com/show/jonathan_rhys_meyers

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well, I think I just found what I'm doing the rest of the afternoon.

Ooo, lookie! They have a page for Jensen Ackles (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0010075/). mckitterick has been watching Supernatural and every once in a while I'll sit down for an episode. Mostly to gawk at that boy. Jesus Christ, the kid is hawt!

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

The sluggish brain is the effects of your body changing over to ketone metabolism. That effect will lessen as your body adjusts.

Do what you can to exercise while you are doing this restricted diet, though, so that you will not lose muscle mass as part of any weight loss you experience.


D.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I already lost it during the two months of non-exercise faire time. I'm using every extra minute I've got to sleep right now. I'll rebuild later. Yes, it might take longer to do it later, but I won't resent the time and effort spent. I'm walking to work and calling it good. =b

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

I would imaging that walking will at least help.

Deepest empathy/sympathy as to the brain fog thing, though.


D.

Hey there

[yavaphun.livejournal.com]

Can you email me that diet?

I can relate to some of that. I will diet and diet and diet then go buy a pound of candy and fix my sugar high. GAHHHHHHHHHH

I have done the juice fast. That works with me so about 4 days of no food only juice is good. Going 14 days without food and only juice well I hope once to make it up to that level.

Hang in there. Be strong

Re: Hey there

[yavaphun.livejournal.com]

To tell you the truth the only time I m good really good is when I m going yoga crazy. Then I feel good and have some extra will power from somewhere.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the encouragement! I've done a five-day juice fast and it was easier than this. This is hard.

What I can eat:
Animals (but no animal products--so no dairy at all)
Eggs
Leaf vegetables (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_vegetable)
Cruciferous vegetables (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruciferous_vegetables)
Raw nuts (not legumes, so no peanuts)
Spices and herbs that have no sugar content
Water
Black coffee

Ta da! Fun times, eh?

Also, good point about the yoga. I can't make it to classes right now, but I should definitely be doing it at home. I bet some inversions would help my alertness and energy levels. Thank you for the reminder.