Yesterday was a pretty good day on the diet. I still was having abdominal pain, but I can't expect to be completely healed six days into the diet. I did a lot of liquid to try and calm my abdominal pain down and it helped a lot. By the end of the day I was feeling a lot better. The only problem was, I went to an activity and didn't eat before I left the house. It was a dinner, and Trunk or Treat activity. I was pretty proud of myself. I didn't eat anything, no hot dogs, delicious sweet, or candy. The only thing they had I could eat were pears. I ate a few and regretted it later. I was doubled over in pain when I got home. I tried eating something and it only worsened it. Finally I laid down in bed and waited for the pain to subside. When it did I quickly fell asleep. Note to me: Never go to long without eating and make sure it is enough to satisfy. For breakfast, and lunch I made some fruit drinks and had some steamed vegetables, with a little meat like bacon and chicken.
Today was a pretty good day too. I ate some more leftovers. I had a simple smoothie for breakfast, some veggies, coconut milk, sauerkraut, salad greens with avocado, and some salmon. It was filling. I'm also taking a probiotic, peppermint capsules, and cod liver oil. We will see how well these help also. I needed some things to help me heal my gut as well. I also started doing the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge with my kids so I can make sure I'm exercising every day. I'm so excited about the new week. I went shopping and got some more things ingredients to use in some of the new recipes I want to try. I'm excited to try some of the great recipes in the Autoimmune Paleo Diet Cookbook. I'll post more pics this week.
I felt pretty good today, I feel I am gradually healing and finding out what foods work best for me. I did moderate walking exercises yesterday and today.
One week down, and three more to go. I'm excited I'll be done right before Thanksgiving so I can make a meal our 'whole' family can enjoy.
What I've learned so far:
A lot of IBS sufferers need to make sure their vegetables are well cooked. (me)
Citrusy fruits can cause IC flares. (me)
Gassy veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, peas, and beans) are extremely painful for IBS sufferers.
Fibro is doing better so far on the Autoimmune Paleo Diet as it's being done along with exercise.
Eat before Istart to feel hungry, and eat enough to feel satisfied or I'll regret it later. :)
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