My boysOur first HS field trip; FW zoo
My beautiful mermaid!
How our FHE activity ended....
How our shaving cream FHE activity started......
Holy smoke. I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted anything.
So much hasn't happened that I had plans for and while it could be seen as discouraging, I would rather think of it as focusing on more important things.
1-My health
2-My family's health
3-The general state of our family, including location.
I am currently in the middle of a cleanse. It started out as a juice fast (which I haven't done for 11+ years) but realized that my expectations and self-discipline were not where I could manage them.
Besides, I am still nursing and trying to wean Diego.
I started the juice fast because I was tired of feeling tired, slow, crampy and anxious and many other uncomfortable things and I really thought that I could make a noticeable difference in my health.
First 2 days were fine. I would drink my grape and lime juice whenever I was tired or hungry.
I did not freak out the way I normally do when I'm stressed or tired. I totally thought the juice fast could potentially kill me but I was pleasantly surprised at my energy levels and the biggest sticking point was my insomnia.
Far as I can tell, Gone!
3rd day I ate a few things but I have basically avoided:
Meat (any kind)
Any processed food-bread to desserts to cheese. Everything that came from a store.
I did have a bit of dairy on the 4th day but Not enough to bother me alot.
I have been avoiding drinking milk though.
I have avoided gluten or any wheat products for the 5 days.
NO sugar, honey or processed sugars.
So the wierd thing is that today Bruce made some amazing bread that was with store bought flour and honey. I had a couple of white flour, sugar and fruit laced muffins and soon after-My tongue is numb and I feel a bit weird. My tummy has been grumbling a bit too.
So I guess I don't know which of the 2 I need to stay away from. I love sugar and I think it has some intrinsic value (tasty?) but I know how crazy it can be to avoid the most common allergens here in the US.
I think the most common allergens are;
Wheat
Corn
Soy
Peanut
Milk (dairy)
These also happen to be the biggest agri-business monopolies in the US. I have also noticed that these foods or some version/deriative, are in all processed foods. I wonder what percentage of these foods are heavily sprayed for pesticides, have a multitude of hidden super fungus within and of course, the wonder of GMO. Genetically modified organism should stand for; Generally Messed-up Object.
I know I already ranted about food in the last 2 posts but how can we become more self-reliant ?
We are left with the only 2 options; growing our own food or getting them from a trust-worthy farmer. In most places of the world, this not a big deal. I wonder if alot of the "civilized" world is used to having someone gather, prepare and serve them what they eat. I still feel like it is akin to bondage. I don't like being forced to do something, let alone, forced to eat something that I know is not healthy for us.
I guess my point is to clarify and maybe warn.
I felt really good on the juice fast and I did not partake of any of the foods that we eat regularly here. No sugars, meats, processed grains or foods. I did not feel deprived or sick.
If you would like to know what I did eat, here it is;
Various fruits, blended into a juice (Vitamix was crucial).
I had many green veggie powder drinks in the juices.
I drank lots of water (mostly in the water)
I had butter, coconut milk and juice.
I ate quite a few gluten-free waffles (made with rice and potato starch)
I also had alot of fresh veggies.
I had alot of beef bone broth (delicious)
I had no meat, veggie-laden spaghetti, curry and soup.
I had plenty of rice and a bit of beans.
I would like to see what else I can eat without feeling terrible. I will post because I have to record it anyway.
Please remember this experiment was not for weight loss. I would actually like to put on some weight and I am a big supporter of fats. You need fats to function!
There were a couple of times that I craved meat but I think it was because I wasn't getting enough protein. Sugar cravings have been kept at bay because I made a point to have fruit sweetened veggie drinks. I love fruit and I believe that God put fruit on this earth for us to enjoy and there are lots of benefits to eating them!
So my next goal is to go organic for meat or drastically reduce their consumption.
Organic dairy
Organic fruit
I believe that a garden will reduce our grocery bill and it's nice to know they are safe and that God let me grow them!
I have so much else to write but I'm tired.
I have been off my hormone meds for 4 days. Sleeping well. yay!
Still want to start our own business but need to get organized and balanced first.
I am almost positive that my kids will NOT return to public school, especially in Arlington.
Not the way we roll....
