Don't Eat That

Remember about 8 weeks ago when I lost 15 pounds?  Well, apparently it was a fluke or a really bad stomach bug one.  I say that because after having TMJ surgery, I’ve slowly started to gain it back.  I haven’t had anything much to eat up until last week.  I was on a mandatory “no chew” diet. 

It was amazing the things I had managed to eat with actually chewing.  If you soak a taco salad long enough, and you take out things like big tomatoes, and the lettuce is shreaded enough, you can actual eat that.  I don’t recommend diving right in though when you’ve been eating yogurt and eggs mostly. 

And then I discovered that even though it was freezing cold outside, milkshakes were a lot better than yogurt and pureed fruit.  And so when I climbed on those scales this week, I was up to 210 again.  And, not only that, I ate some ham last week after the doctor told me I could start with some pasta and other soft foods.  That hurt my mouth really bad and I’m back to liquids. 

So, with that, I figure if I am in a situation with just liquids away, right here at New Year Resolution time, I might try a cleansing.  And, since I have already been involved with Genesis Today, I decided that their New Year’s Cleanse.  I’ve been drinking their juices and they have a program for cleansing that you can find on the New Year’s Cleanse.

That article will tell you why you cleanse, what the purpose of the cleanse is, who should take part in a cleanse and then it gives you the directions for proceeding with the cleanse.  As always if you have serious health problems you should consult your physician. 

I’m going to start on Monday since we haven’t actually celebrated Christmas with my mom yet.  We will do that tomorrow and then Saturday and Sunday will be a time to get the house back in order.  I will keep you updated. 

This will probably be the shortest post I’ve ever written.  But, as I planning my trip to the oral surgeon next week, I don’t know if I will be given the go ahead to chew or not but if not, it will probably be only 2 more weeks. 

And as I watched my favorite reality show, Survivor, I thought about how they had been without real food for 33 days and then they had a reward where they eat way too much.  Many seasons I’ve seen sick survivors. 

And my husband was quick to let me know that he was really scared I might go bizerk when it comes time for me to “chew” my food instead of just slurp it.

Who knows….but I’ve got a few things on my mind….

Nacho’s and cheese,

steak

friend pickles and ranch dressing

salad

If it has to be chewed, I’ll probably be on the prowl.

I know, I haven’t been as faithful as I had planned to be in writing here.  And, although I still can’t chew, my weight seems to be creeping up not down.  But, that’s what insisting on having a milkshake instead of yogurt will do for you 

It’s time to make some conscious decisions that I can live with in the long run.  I am up this morning, it’s almost 5 now but I’ve been up since 3, and as I type this, tears stream down my face from the aching in my jaws.  It’s horrible to think that I quite possibly went through this for no reason.  The oral surgeon was very upfront that if I was gritting and grinding my teeth, the pain was not going to go away. 

Let me say this, it is better, it is no where near the level that it was, but it still hurts bad enough that the tears just happen with no thought process involved.  But, again, the time has come to figure out where I’m headed with this.

I want to take a minute to introduce you to a juice supplement known as Genesis Today.  Several people that I know tried Genesis Today and were given the opportunity to meet Dr. Lindsey who is responsible for making this drink one of the world’s leaders in superfoods.  I did not take advantage of the offer the first time and I really don’t know why I didn’t, it just worked out that way.  But, in the months since the others tried it, the conversation has been stoked full of powerful information. 

We all know the health benefits of fruits and vegetables but that doesn’t mean we all like the taste of them nor do we always practice what we preach.  So, the time has come to start making some changes.  When I read through the information provided on the site, I could only wonder how I missed such an awesome opportunity the first time around. 

The benefits are endless and the Genesis Today site offers so much information that I could never get to it all at once.  So, as I take the challenge (the personal one to make better choices and the one offered up by Genesis Today), I’m going to do my best to help you see the benefits of the juice instead of just giving you my basic opinion.  What you are about to find here on this site, is some down to the basics information to help you take charge of your own health. 

As I have mentioned quite often, I have a degree in Physical Education so I have the exercise and nutrition know-how, I’ve just avoided the actual “doing” process.  So, with you in tow, I’m going to take the plunge.  If you want to join me, you can find Genesis Today in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores near the other juices. 

I’m anxious to see what you think and what you might can teach me as I take this journey toward better health.