Insulin Resistant

I want to share a bit of happenings with you just in case someone else is suffering from this too. I've read on a lot of people's facebook postings that they are trying to kick the sugar habit and how hard it is. Believe me, I know. But I am so glad that I am no longer addicted to sugar. Sure there are times when I crave it, and there are times when I have it, but to not have it as a NEED anymore is an amazing feeling. But.. The reason I am saying this is because it has been 1 1/2 years since I started becoming very conscious of what I ate. And.. it has taken that long. Some people are good at cutting things cold turkey. I am not one of those couragous people, but IT'S OKAY. We all do things differently. If I think I am being deprived of something, it makes me want it more. So I tell myself this: "You can have this, but do you REALLY want it? Are you going to like how you feel after you eat this?" Sometimes I listen to that wise counsel I am giving myself and forgo the food. Other times I have a little. Sometimes I freak out and have a lot and feel like crap and start over. But it's a journey. It doesn't mean I'm a failure. It means I'm human.

That being said, my hormones are very freaked out. Aunt Flo hasn't visited since I got pregnant with Emmett (2 1/2 years now) Seems like a blessing, right? But I know it's not and I decided it's time to really get to the root of the problem. My sister was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome about 6 years ago. Basically, she is insulin resistant. I feared I had the same problem so I went to the doctor. (I love my doctor BTW) He did an ultrasound and found quite a few cysts on my ovaries and said that I most definitely had it. I haven't gotten the blood work back yet. I found this article on the internet that I am so glad I found. I liked that it said it's a syndrome so it's reversible, and it made sense that my body had basically forgotten how to metabolize carbs and I needed to retrain it. For six weeks I should be eating fats (healthy ones) because that is what my body is going to use as fuel. I didn't want to go to the doctor and act like I knew more than he did because I obviously don't, but I did ask some questions that helped me understand. He was ready to prescribe me birth control to correct my irregulation, and metformin to even out my levels. I am opposed to that because I think there's an alternative that is healthier.

So this is my battle plan:

I am trying to stay away from grains for 6 weeks, even whole grains and limiting myself to one fruit a day. Basically a lot of avacados, coconuts/coconut oil, and veggies. It sounds hard, but I feel different this time. When I think about how much better I already feel, something deep inside tells me I can do this. It's almost like I am getting a glimpse of a feeling of how my body is going to finally feel healthy and I am encouraged. I am taking one day at a time. I'm on day 3 and already I feel so much better. I'm not bloated, my stomach doesn't feel full and tender, and I have more energy. I also started on Macafem.

I feel really good about this plan. I am going to fix this. I do not want to deal with adult acne, bloating, weight gain, low energy, and generally not feeling right for the rest of my life. Our bodies are resilient if we give them what they need.

Must reads:

Macafem

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Green Goddess Dressing

I'm sorry, but I cannot get enough of this dressing! I use it as a salad dressing, dip veggies in it. At first I didn't know if I liked it, but now I'm slightly addicted!

2 avacados

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup water

salt

Blend all together.

Here's a tip for always having fresh lemon juice:

I buy a bunch of lemons when they are on sale, juice them all at the same time, and then put 2 TBSP. in each ice cube tray. When I need them, I let them thaw under warm water and then I'm set!

Kale Salad

A bunch of kale

2 TBSP. fresh lemon juice

2 TBSP. olive oil

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. chili powder

Shred kale finely. Mix the next four ingredients together and massage into kale leaves. Yum! Serve with a slice of avacado and you have a nice salad!

They sell curly kale at Kent's.. by the organic section.