Morbid to Fit

On July 29th, we, as a family (80% of us) started to follow the Whole30 plan. What is that? Well, here are a few descriptions: Wikipedia: The Whole30 is a 30-day fad diet that emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy.  www.wellandgood.com Although lots of people use Whole30 as a nutritional reset, Hartwig says it’s actually a lot more than that. The program requires you to remove things from your diet that are commonly linked with  food sensitivities ,  cravings ,  disrupted hormones ,  poor sleep , and a host of other issues. “The Whole30 is a 30-day experiment designed to teach you how the foods you’ve been eating are impacting how you feel, how you look, and your quality of life,” Hartwig says. (Author of the book) https://www.huffpost.com Whole30  is a program designed to include more whole foods into your diet. The plan lasts for 30 days, and after it's completed, its creator...

On July 23rd, I had a physical... I hadn't had one in a LONG time, just didn't see the need. I am overall healthy, I don't have any aches or pains (that I fully acknowledge) that keep me from doing most of the things I want to do... for the most part. My fasting blood work reflected what I have long believed, "I am the healthiest 'BIG' girl there is!" Blood glucose shows no signs of Diabetes or High Cholesterol. Blood pressure what not even mentioned when we chatted. The ONLY red flag is my 366 lb size... the ONLY one. That's the good news and the bad news... After the appointment, I reflected on my overall health. I do have a few aches, nothing major... just a little challenging to turn over in the bed sometimes... a few aches in my back sometimes... What if, I could have more energy... what if I could NOT have those aches, what IF I could sleep better?!? I made and appointment to see a nutritionist, Aug 14th... what am I going to do unt...