Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Exercising like its my job..
So we all know that exercise is good for us and blah blah blah, right?? Well, I've found that running is great for stress! When I have a rough day I put in my ear buds, crank up the tunes, and run it out. A couple miles later my brain is clear and I'm ready to chill. This is so good for me, lately I think I'm developing an ulcer from all of the crap in my head. I'm loving that I can release it in a healthy way, and better myself for it! Sooo awesome!!! What's your fav exercise to work the stress out?? Work it girl! ;) haha
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Immunity.....
Why must us Celiacs have low immunity?? Looks like I catch everything going around! Is anyone else like this and what vitamins are you taking?? Hook a girl up, would ya!?
has it really been a year??
I just spent a fabulous weekend in Portland with my best friend, because it was one year follow up time. I love that the bestie and the doc are in the same area, and since it's 4 hours from me, I get to see both in one visit!
I find it hard to believe that it's been a year already, in fact, it's been over a year and there's no looking back. I had a lovely appointment with my amazing Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stefan. He's what I like to call a miracle worker, this man promised he would figure me out and he sure did. It was a year ago, March 2011, that Dr. Stefan decided I was to try gluten free. My diagnosis of Celiac Disease had been confirmed and it was time to get to feeling better! I wasn't sure I was able to do it, but what choice do you have? None, honestly, either change or continue with the same. I was in no way shape or form going to continue with more of the same, that would be out right torture.
I've learned so much in the past year, from cooking to vitamins, to studying up on what makes this disease tick. I decided to embrace the fact that I was different and educate as many people as I could along the way. Why not embrace the difference, especially when I can use that to better myself and others! I've learned so much, especially about cooking, ha ha oh yes the cooking...I really was not that great at it before, I've now learned how to make gluten free food that people never even know it's gluten free! Yes, that was a huge need in my world, I need to be able to have my friends over and have them enjoy the same food I'm eating. How awesome is it that a person, if they chose to embrace the change, can live as a normal as they ever did! Who knew that I would learn to function as nothing had ever happen. Now I realize that some of you are reading this and saying, " Whatever lady, it's just gut pain, get over it". It's not just gut pain, we are talking a full blown disease that can cause cancers if not taken care of properly. We're talking a disease that can cause a person to be sick all of the time due to a lowered immune system if not taken care of. We're talking a disease that I may pass on to my children, if I don't learn to live with it now and educate the people around me, then how can expect a tiny version of myself to cope with it? This is life, and we take it day by day, each day is great!
When Dr. Stefan and I sat down this time around, we discussed how well I've done with the change of diet and life style. He was amazed at how much I had learned, and how awesome I was feeling. He even asked me for a few tips on eating out (which I hardly do, but that's another blog topic) that he could pass on to his other patients in my same boat. He was more than happy that I had come so far and continue to strive for a healthy lifestyle. I had to remind him of the day he told me he'd fix me, and bring to his attention that he most definitely did. What an awesome doc to have, the simple fact that he's down to earth and caring has made this experience so wonderful. Thank you for that doc, you rock!
Now I stand at 1 year follow ups for the rest of my life, of course unless I have issues and who knows what the future brings, but I'll take that day when it gets here. For a new adventure though, I have decided to try and become a "whole foodie". So basically, I'm going to stay to more of the whole foods, fruits, veggies, nuts, lean meats and a little dairy, very little dairy. Dairy and I are not really friends, with the exception of organic yogurt and some cheese. I just have decided that organics are the way to go, who needs all that pesticide anyway? Monsanto can keep their cancer causing chemicals, I'm not eating it! My mother and I discussed this in depth the other day, I've been reading up on the whole gardening gig, and trying to decided the best way to go about all of this. My mom of course, is all for it. She's my cheerleader, her and my dad both. They actually are getting into the whole foods more as well, it's just a healthier way to live and eat! I always laugh at the hippie comments I get from friends and family, I guess I'm just getting back to my hippie roots! We all should, there's no better way to live, be happy, healthy, and love life to the fullest!! <3
I find it hard to believe that it's been a year already, in fact, it's been over a year and there's no looking back. I had a lovely appointment with my amazing Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stefan. He's what I like to call a miracle worker, this man promised he would figure me out and he sure did. It was a year ago, March 2011, that Dr. Stefan decided I was to try gluten free. My diagnosis of Celiac Disease had been confirmed and it was time to get to feeling better! I wasn't sure I was able to do it, but what choice do you have? None, honestly, either change or continue with the same. I was in no way shape or form going to continue with more of the same, that would be out right torture.
I've learned so much in the past year, from cooking to vitamins, to studying up on what makes this disease tick. I decided to embrace the fact that I was different and educate as many people as I could along the way. Why not embrace the difference, especially when I can use that to better myself and others! I've learned so much, especially about cooking, ha ha oh yes the cooking...I really was not that great at it before, I've now learned how to make gluten free food that people never even know it's gluten free! Yes, that was a huge need in my world, I need to be able to have my friends over and have them enjoy the same food I'm eating. How awesome is it that a person, if they chose to embrace the change, can live as a normal as they ever did! Who knew that I would learn to function as nothing had ever happen. Now I realize that some of you are reading this and saying, " Whatever lady, it's just gut pain, get over it". It's not just gut pain, we are talking a full blown disease that can cause cancers if not taken care of properly. We're talking a disease that can cause a person to be sick all of the time due to a lowered immune system if not taken care of. We're talking a disease that I may pass on to my children, if I don't learn to live with it now and educate the people around me, then how can expect a tiny version of myself to cope with it? This is life, and we take it day by day, each day is great!
When Dr. Stefan and I sat down this time around, we discussed how well I've done with the change of diet and life style. He was amazed at how much I had learned, and how awesome I was feeling. He even asked me for a few tips on eating out (which I hardly do, but that's another blog topic) that he could pass on to his other patients in my same boat. He was more than happy that I had come so far and continue to strive for a healthy lifestyle. I had to remind him of the day he told me he'd fix me, and bring to his attention that he most definitely did. What an awesome doc to have, the simple fact that he's down to earth and caring has made this experience so wonderful. Thank you for that doc, you rock!
Now I stand at 1 year follow ups for the rest of my life, of course unless I have issues and who knows what the future brings, but I'll take that day when it gets here. For a new adventure though, I have decided to try and become a "whole foodie". So basically, I'm going to stay to more of the whole foods, fruits, veggies, nuts, lean meats and a little dairy, very little dairy. Dairy and I are not really friends, with the exception of organic yogurt and some cheese. I just have decided that organics are the way to go, who needs all that pesticide anyway? Monsanto can keep their cancer causing chemicals, I'm not eating it! My mother and I discussed this in depth the other day, I've been reading up on the whole gardening gig, and trying to decided the best way to go about all of this. My mom of course, is all for it. She's my cheerleader, her and my dad both. They actually are getting into the whole foods more as well, it's just a healthier way to live and eat! I always laugh at the hippie comments I get from friends and family, I guess I'm just getting back to my hippie roots! We all should, there's no better way to live, be happy, healthy, and love life to the fullest!! <3
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Let's Get Something Straight......
I am a girl who loves the sunshine, I love it even more when it is combined with a rockin' BBQ, great friends, and even better, an ice cold summertime adult beverages....that's right people, we're talking beer!! I have always, well since college, been a HUGE fan of beer. Mich Ultra, Bud Light, Sea Dog, just to name a few of my old favorites. Although, now I am a gluten free sunshine worshipper, so this of course means I must find the best gluten free adult beverage I can for a decent price! I'll take that challenge, so let's get down to business. First off, let's talk mixed drinks, I only drink Twenty2 Vodka. This is gluten free and made right in my home town of Houlton, Maine. Awesome vodka, works well with lemonade, cranberry juice and really any GF beverage you can think to mix it in! So there, grab some ice, a shaker, some Twenty2, and your fave mixer, so yummy! But, let's not skip over the essentials, beers and cider of course! My favorite GF beverage is Original Sin hard cider, naturally gluten free and full of flavor, although the Price is less than desirable, coming in around $11 for six. Which let's face it, I'm willing to pay good money for an awesome GF frosty beverage, and I know I'm not alone in this one. I must say that if I'm just looking to quickly grab a six pack of cider, not give my 1st born as payment and head to a BBQ, then I'll automatically reach for the Angry Orchard hard cider. This is also naturally gluten free, as are all ciders I have found. Angry Orchard tastes quite good, has a vibrant flavor and packs a punch if you know what I mean. ;)
If it's not Angry Orchard then it a frosty bottle of Woodchuck, let's face it, I was drinking woodchuck even before I was forced to go GF, and loving it!The price is right, always has been and this is an old stand by in my world, how can you go wrong with a classic!?! Both ciders ring in around $8 for six, not bad in my book. So this brings me to the most recent cider I tried that I have to say left me wishing for more. Mich Ultra Light Hard Cider, seriously? I have friends who loved this drink, me it was a 4 on a scale of 1-10. I've drank worse things, but why would I chose this on my own when I can drink watered down apple juice any day at a day care and not pay $8 for it?..... yup, I said it, watered down apple juice with a touch of aspartame, guaranteed I will not purchase this again unless I'm seriously jonesing for a cider and there's no other choice in 50 miles.....maybe it's because I drink cider so often, so my palate is more experienced or I just hate it or maybe I set my expectations too high for a new product. Who knows, but I can't do it, more power to ya if you love it! Okay, let's cut to the chase, my favorite thing to enjoy on a hot summer day while sitting my sun bathing butt in a lawn chair, Red Bride Beer. YES!! There is really nothing better on a hot day or even a cold day, or any day in my book for that matter! $7ish for six and it's a win win, great taste, good price and found at pretty much every grocery store now! It was even sold at a concert I recently went to, if you only could see how excited I was to be buying GF beer at a GodSmack/Staind concert!? YAHOO!!! The GF world has come a long way, and it's only getting better. Don't let your summer creep by without some enjoyment, if you're like me, grab a cold one, pull up a lawn chair and enjoy the sunshine with your friends. You only live once, don't let being GF hold you back from sun and fun!!
PS: just an FYI for you all, I am not being paid by anyone to endorse or review these different beverages, I have just chosen my favorites and given you my honest opinion. :)
Be sure to check out the pics! One of the worst cider I've tasted, one of Me and my RedBridge, and the middle pic is of the sign of summer to us sun worshippers, ROXY!!! peace and love bitches ;)
If it's not Angry Orchard then it a frosty bottle of Woodchuck, let's face it, I was drinking woodchuck even before I was forced to go GF, and loving it!The price is right, always has been and this is an old stand by in my world, how can you go wrong with a classic!?! Both ciders ring in around $8 for six, not bad in my book. So this brings me to the most recent cider I tried that I have to say left me wishing for more. Mich Ultra Light Hard Cider, seriously? I have friends who loved this drink, me it was a 4 on a scale of 1-10. I've drank worse things, but why would I chose this on my own when I can drink watered down apple juice any day at a day care and not pay $8 for it?..... yup, I said it, watered down apple juice with a touch of aspartame, guaranteed I will not purchase this again unless I'm seriously jonesing for a cider and there's no other choice in 50 miles.....maybe it's because I drink cider so often, so my palate is more experienced or I just hate it or maybe I set my expectations too high for a new product. Who knows, but I can't do it, more power to ya if you love it! Okay, let's cut to the chase, my favorite thing to enjoy on a hot summer day while sitting my sun bathing butt in a lawn chair, Red Bride Beer. YES!! There is really nothing better on a hot day or even a cold day, or any day in my book for that matter! $7ish for six and it's a win win, great taste, good price and found at pretty much every grocery store now! It was even sold at a concert I recently went to, if you only could see how excited I was to be buying GF beer at a GodSmack/Staind concert!? YAHOO!!! The GF world has come a long way, and it's only getting better. Don't let your summer creep by without some enjoyment, if you're like me, grab a cold one, pull up a lawn chair and enjoy the sunshine with your friends. You only live once, don't let being GF hold you back from sun and fun!!
Be sure to check out the pics! One of the worst cider I've tasted, one of Me and my RedBridge, and the middle pic is of the sign of summer to us sun worshippers, ROXY!!! peace and love bitches ;)
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