wideeyed Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 6 weeks ago, I committed to going Paleo. I did so at the recommendation of a friend, and after doing some serious research on natural ways to deal with fibromyalgia and migraines.6 weeks ago, I would curl up,on the couch at the end of every day and cry because my body hurt so much. Think DOMS x 3, only you hadn't really done anything to earn the pain. Something as simple as steam cleaning my carpets would send me to bed with muscle spasms. Some days I could do stuff, some days I couldn't.More and more often, I was telling my kids, "I'm sorry, not today. Mommy hurts too much." I was short with my students and coworkers. I had been on and off at least 7 prescription meds, some with serious side effects.This is what ketogenic Paleo and GENTLE exercise (still working on a single circuit of BBWW until my form is good, then will go to two - DOMS are not good for me, and the flares I have had since starting are generally due to pushing myself too hard, too fast) has done for me:1) I have had 2 migraines in the last six weeks, both of which turned out to be from bananas. This is down from at least 2 a week, despite being on topomax.2). I have only curled up on the couch and cried twice. Both times were from pushing the exercise too hard.3) I did three days of Cub Scout day camp with one son, and kept up.4) I have taken the kids to an indoor trampoline park (one of the overdo days), the La Brea Tar Pits/Museum of Art (another overdo day), and the water park. I have played WITH them, and not sat and watched.5) I no longer spend hours playing stupid Facebook games, or engaging in FB drama.6) I am remembering how much I love cooking, and therefore feeding my family better as well.The pounds and inches part? Icing on the cake.Food IS medicine. At my next appointment, the topomax goes away. I am hoping that as I progress on the body weight work, my muscles will stop twitching randomly and spasming , and then the Klonapen can go away. NSAIDS are no longer required every day.Life is really, really good, and I have a feeling it is only going to get better. Quote Level 2 Halfling AdventurerStrength 1 Dexterity 1 Stamina 3 Constitution 4 Wisdom 3 Charisma 2Current Challenge ThreadFirst Challenge ThreadFit to Eat: my posts on the Sweatpants & Coffee Site Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 That is so wonderful. You made my eyes leak a bit with that. I am so glad to hear how much things are improving. Hoping this challenge is even better! Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
MissyMo87 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 That's great to hear how well everything is going! I teared up a bit . Hope all continues going well! Quote Jigglypuff Adventurer STR: 3.25 DEX: 3 STA: 3.5 CON: 3.75 WIS: 6 CHA: 4 Previous Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
wideeyed Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thank you. Once upon a time I could pick up small heavy things. I hope to get to the point where I can pick up large heavy things Quote Level 2 Halfling AdventurerStrength 1 Dexterity 1 Stamina 3 Constitution 4 Wisdom 3 Charisma 2Current Challenge ThreadFirst Challenge ThreadFit to Eat: my posts on the Sweatpants & Coffee Site Link to comment
Guzzi Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 My step mum has fibro myalgia, I never thought about talking to her about trying the paleo diet. She's in constant pain, so it's worth a shot. How long did it take until you noticed any improvement? Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
wideeyed Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I dove in head first. It was pretty quick - a week or so. It's not the cure all, I still have bad days, but it's not bad EVERY day any more. Quote Level 2 Halfling AdventurerStrength 1 Dexterity 1 Stamina 3 Constitution 4 Wisdom 3 Charisma 2Current Challenge ThreadFirst Challenge ThreadFit to Eat: my posts on the Sweatpants & Coffee Site Link to comment
redcat Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Food IS medicine. I can't agree with you more! Quote Redcat, Hero of Rivertown (once known as Teabunneh)Shapeshifter | Scout | Lvl 2 STR +4 | DEX +2 | STA +6 | CON +7 | WIS +7 | CHA +2Vanquished Challenges: 1 Current ChallengeA Tale of Tea; Running Paleo; Accountability group: Shiny New Scouts"Whether you think you can or think you can't--you're right." - Henry Ford Link to comment
Guzzi Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I've told my step mum about it. Don't know if she'll try it or not, she won't give up smoking even though the docs said it might help, so not sure if she'd be prepared to completely change her diet. I think it's totally worth trying. Couldn't agree more about food being medicine. Since going paleo myself I haven't had any of my "usual" stomach problems, no bloating, no pain. I feel great! Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
wideeyed Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I switched to e cigs for this challenge with the goal of getting rid of all nicotine in 6 weeks. Seemed pretty stupid to have an obsessively clean diet and still be smoking. But I took on food first, then exercise, then the smoking. It is still a lot. I want to have as much of this routinized as possible when I go back to work on the 26th. Quote Level 2 Halfling AdventurerStrength 1 Dexterity 1 Stamina 3 Constitution 4 Wisdom 3 Charisma 2Current Challenge ThreadFirst Challenge ThreadFit to Eat: my posts on the Sweatpants & Coffee Site Link to comment
sydneyanaconda Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 That's wonderful, wide eyes. I look forward to hearing about more improvements. Quote Link to comment
Xetado Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Great to hear that wideeyed! Hope you get even better, paleo ftw Quote Link to comment
deerskin Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 This is fantastic! I'm so happy for you. Quote Current Challenge: Walk to Tom Bombadil's! Link to comment
kruser Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 So great to read how things are getting better for you! It's great to read success stories like this, I hope things continue in a positive direction! Quote KruserFleet Footed Wood ElfSCOUTSTR 2 | DEX 3 | STA 5 | CON 3 | WIS 2 | CHA 0 Link to comment
Misugrrl Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Wow quitting smoking is a megahuge amazing step, and I applaud you for taking it on simultaneously! I shall send you good vibes through the interwebz Quote Xeph RangerMisu gets good at getting out of fire - My very first challenge!Full Metal Penguins - Because I need backupBattle Log - Proof I can dodge walls of fire"What happens to you doesn't define you - how you react does." Link to comment
pantinaprovina Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Wow! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!!! Quote PaNtInApRoViNa level 2 Halfling warrior STR 4.5 | DEX 4.25 | STA 3.5 | CON 12.5 | WIS 3.75 | CHA 2Fitocracy Link to comment
Maledictus Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm a little late to the party but congratulations - that sounds like an amazing improvement. Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
PaleoWarriorPrincess Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Inspired. That's what you just made me feel. I'm so pleased to hear how a paleo diet is helping to improve your life. My mother-in-law-to-be also has fibromyalgia, and she's an all day kind of cooker who already buys organic. I'm wondering now if maybe I should talk to her about the benefits of paleo. Keep up your phenomenal work. You're getting healthier every day, and that is truly amazing. Live long and happy, that's my wish for you. Quote ♦ Paleo Warrior Princess ♦Lvl 0 Dwarven Adventurer( Aspiring Mini-Amazon Assassin ) STR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0Every day I'm Challengin': #1 “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.†- Michelangelo Buonarroti Link to comment
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