I still don't know which of the meds or supplements is the thing (or things) that kicked my body back headed to a more comfortable weight, but it's still working and so I'm happy!
Tomorrow I start my clean-out for my first colonoscopy...oh fun! DB had his last week and it was no big deal because he started cutting out hard foods a day early so I'm going to do the same thing. My body is ready for a cleanse so I'm actually kind of looking forward to it even though the only (all liquids) things I can eat over the next couple of days seem to have a lot of sugar or salt. DB didn't lose a single pound during his process so I'm just going to be happy to stay the same.
Today I reached a new low for this last couple of years...just a few more pounds until I'm at my all-time low from October 2009...less than last year at this time so that feels good. I am happy I write down my weight every day...it really helps.
Laura asked about supplements. I love them and take a lot...so, here's my list, with NO recommendations for ANYONE else...this is just what I do each day:
women's multi with low iron (I get overloaded on iron easily)
vitamin C (builds immune system)
berberine (helps body process glucose)
alpha lipoic acid (ditto -- powerful antioxidant)
glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM (joints)
vitamin D (hmmm...all docs say to take this now...I was taking too much, so have halved)
DIM (helps body process bio-identical hormones)
cranberry (protects from urinary infections to which I am prone)
ubiquinol (helps liver process the red rice yeast, which is a statin)
(and, at night) red rice yeast (cholesterol)
I've noted above what I think each helps...your mileage may vary. And, of course, am taking the natural thyroid prescription.
I'm excited to get my blood tests next month to see if this all shows up in the blood as well as on the scale.
Yoga feels so good -- I can't believe I'm getting up so early twice a week for ANYTHING. My yoga body is coming back. Showing someone a photo of my wedding gown (strapless) yesterday, they said "wow, you have a great upper body". YOGA, BABY!
And it goes on...
3 comments:
I am scheduled for October and was just wondering about going liquid for a few days before, so please write in detail so I have the info for later in the fall. I was thinking I would do a lot of broccoli for two days and then go liquid for two days and then prep. My blood sugar does not bottom out easily, so I have no worries.
good luck (odd that HE didn't loose any weight, I wouldn't expect us to, but him, yes.)
Do you have a brand of supplements that you like?
You shouldn't remember much about your colonoscopy :). One of the meds is an amnesic. Glad to see both of you having them
thanks for sharing your supplements info. some on there I have not heard of.
yay yoga body!!
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