Jennyrn08 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I'm looking to start on April 25th, but am afraid of failing. I've always struggled with my weight and have done almost every diet under the sun. I know this is a lifestyle change and not just diet..I need a lifestyle change or I'm going to be in the ground before my time. I just turned 39 have crohn's disease with 2 bowel resections, have smoked a pac a day for 24 years, drink a pot of coffee a day, refuse to take any medications for my crohn's, and have recurrent bronchial infections, they are just the highlights. I have a 5 year old little boy that I just adore and know if I don't make some big changes my health will continue to decline. In addition to being a mom, I work overnights as a nurse and run a company I started 2 years ago. My sleep patterns are wacky because of work, motherhood and my company. I'm an optimistic person, but am really fearfull of failing. I've read the book, set a date, started to work on my menu and shopping list, plan on cooking on Sunday, have an appointment for acupuncture scheduled for Monday to help with smoking cessation, visited an integrative medicine doctor last week, joined whole 30 paid subscription, getting my bloodwork done on Monday. I'm really trying to set myself up for success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemininurse Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sounds like you have a lot going on in your life. Congratulations on taking these big steps to get your life and health back on track!! I've just started my first Whole30 (I'm on day 2) and like you have tried every diet out there. On Day 0 I ate a whole box of Girl Scout cookies, ice cream, and pizza (and felt horrible). We can do this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyrn08 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Congratulations to you too...we can do this! Keep it simple and just live in today. I'll add you as a friend to keep tabs on your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyrn08 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have a typo in heading, anyone know how to edit this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 21, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have a typo in heading, anyone know how to edit this? What do you want it edited to? I can fix it to whatever you like? I assume take out the extra 'o'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyrn08 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennyrn08 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Almost ready for tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyrn08 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Are you ready for tomorrow, I'm getting there. I made homemade mayo for the 1st time today, yumm. Made a rotisserie chichen in the crockpot last night, I have the two breast in the fridge for dinner this week and made homemade chicken salad with the left over meat for lunch. The carcass is the crockpot now, simmering away into bone broth. Picked up some fruit and salad stuff. I just need to make spaghetti squash in the AM, homemade spaghetti sauce and a vinaigrette dressing. Im still nervous about putting down the cigarettes and coffee tomorrow. Getting labs drawn in the AM and have an appointment with acupuncturist in the afternoon. Doing this one day at a time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chellesdoingr8 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Fear debilitates. Kick it to the curb. You will be glad you did One meal at a time and you will be just fine. We have a lot in common. I am a cancer and crohn's disease survivor. I had a few resections and 16 blood transfusions in 1998/99. It looked pretty bleak. I have been medication free and in remission since 1999. I don't take anything for granted that's for sure. My biggest challenge is anemia. Because they took out the part of the bowel that absorbs iron it can be a struggle. I was getting iron injections but that made my pancreas unhappy. My previous gastroenterologist called me an "enigma" while my family doctor calls me a "snowflake." I started seeing a new gastroenterologist last October. She wanted me to have an MRI on my abdomen to make sure everything was kosher. I go one week from tomorrow. I am confident there will be "pretty pictures." You will do just fine!! The key is preparation, that is fo' sho'!! Trust me, you will feel like a million bucks!! Looking forward to hearing your updates!! Cheers!! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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