You know that feeling when you've hiked up a big hill, you are out of breath and your muscles ache? You finally reach the top and there it is - the view.
That is how I feel today. For the last several years I have been utterly flabbergasted. My weight kept creeping up despite me eating well and being active. My intestinal issues also got worse. Heartburn, stomach pain and discomfort and many other lower intestinal issues I won't document here! All of this and a doctor who would not listen to me has led me to this point. I finally understand that we all must be advocates for our own health. I've heard this before, but I now truly believe it. I just switched doctors after years of seeing the same person. She referred me to a lifestyle medicine clinic and I'm working with my dream team. Yesterday I met with a gut health dietician. After our call, so many lights came on in my brain and dots were connected. I realized (through her questions and comments) that all of my issues really started after a trip to Mexico where I came back and had severe stomach pain. I had an upper scope and they found inflammation, but nothing else. So, nothing was done. I took an anti-microbial I found on amazon, and the pain went away. I thought it was done. So, I'm now working through the book Fiber Fueled and increasing the diversity in my diet. I do eat a lot of fruit and veg, but not varied plant resources. I eat the same stuff all of the time. I'll document all of this, but oh my goodness. I feel like I'm back at Independence Pass (pictured above and the highest point in Colorado) looking over these mountains and feeling like I could fly. FINALLY, I have hope and I'm so inspired to take the first leap. So grateful for this chain of events!
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