As Promised
On Monday, I said I would post more pictures of Lu at swimming and at the beach. Then work picked up and that didn’t happen. For the curious, here they are (with some bonus pictures!).
Here’s a first, I looked at these pictures and didn’t cringe. I don’t look too bad-YAY!
At the beach (I LOVE the next 4 pictures):
My two favorite people in the whole wide world:
And a good-ish picture of her St. Patty’s Day outfit for Amber:
I saw my doctor yesterday and had some acupuncture. I expressed concern that other than the initial drop (once things got, *ahem* moving) that I hadn’t seen any change in my weight. She’s confident that once we start dealing with my thyroid issues that I’ll see improvement. She doesn’t want to start treatment of that until I’m down with my antibiotics though which is about 4 weeks from now.
As part of my antibiotic regimen I am taking the Allisyn supplement. It is:
…an excellent broad-spectrum antimicrobial preparation of garlic and cinnamon extracts, specifically formulated to safely and naturally act against undesirable bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa.
When I first put it in my mouth I think “mmm cinnamon” and then when I go to swallow it I think “ick garlic” the two DO NOT go together. After taking it I burp garlic. YUCK. I am trying to have faith though. It’s not as bad as the Candicin. That stuff is NASTY. It’s peppery tasting or something. I rotate the Allisyn, Candicin, and Berberis Formula (doesn’t really have a taste) weekly. That’ll be done in 4 weeks-YIPPEE 🙂
In food news, last night I made some broccoli beef (topped with ground sesame seeds):
I took pictures to post a recipe BUT it wasn’t quite right. I need to work on it a bit before I present it to the masses ;).
This morning I made a PURPLE monster that had:
-1 cup unsweetened rice milk
-2 HUGE handfuls of spinach
-1/2 a banana (shh don’t tell)
-1 cup frozen blueberries
-1 TBSP raw almond butter
-2 TBSP ground sunflower seeds
I neglected to get a picture but it was good, not great, but good. In the future I think I could eliminate the nanner and add a little honey. I’m also on the lookout for some gluten free, sweetener (including sugar) free, super processed free protein powder. I have a feeling that plain egg white powder may be my only option. We shall see.
And with that, it’s time for Friday!
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LOVE THE PHOTOS OF LU!
Can you eat strawberries? I have found they taste much better in smoothies than blueberries do!
Have a great weekend!
Yep-strawberries are a go! I’ve been putting them in but I’m out at the moment. That will be rectified this weekend.
There are a couple of brown rice protein powders on the market that do not have any sweeteners. Hemp protein powder might be a good option to but I don’t like the taste of it.
Hi Chelsea!
I am new to your blog. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful children with us! I loved looking at them. Their innocence and smiles just make you happy… even if they are not your own. Thanks!
Also, I hope everything will get better with your health! I will send good thoughts!
I love that first photo! So sweet.
You can get plain hemp protein powder that is nothing but hemp protein powder. I use it in my smoothies sometimes, and it definitely helps keep me full.
lucy is ADORABLE!!! she looks like the happiest kid on the planet.
also, you look good 🙂
lucy is so sweet! you look fantastic, also!
Your pictures are always amazing! I love the innocent look on Lu’s face – perfect! And you look wonderful AND happy!
you and lu look BEAUTIFUL!
You look great!!! And Lucy looks so happy!
Glad everything is working out with the new way of eating. I applaud your ability to take to this program so quickly. I don’t think I could have done what you have done. At least not without major complaint.
LOVE the white beach hat!!