blonde10’s BodyBlog

So, I went to the gastro doc yesterday. And I am "Officially" Lactose Intolerant… DUH! I have been telling him that for atleast 3 years! He is a wonderful doc but, sometimes he just doesn’t listen and he has two strikes against him being male and a doctor. I love him but, Geesh, this one he dropped the ball on. Although, I was smart enough to drink Lactaid all these years anyway.

Simply stated, Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme, lactase, that is needed to digest lactose (milk sugar). Because it cannot be digested the lactose stays in the intestine and ferments - causing intestinal discomfort, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhea.

All I had to do to be diagnosed was take a Hydrogen breath test. I had to drink 8 oz. of whole milk (Yikes), then 30 minutes later, I breathed into a tube that measured hydrogen from undigested lactose. Large amounts of exhaled hydrogen indicates that you aren’t fully digesting lactose and that you’re intolerant.

So, He wants me to cut out ALL dairy for 2 weeks to see if my symptoms improve. Yikes! I Love cheese! Oh Well. I have done it before. Recently, I have become obsessed with 1% Cottage Cheese, I don’t know what the heck I am gonna do without it now.

Lactose Intolerance is extremely common. So, if you experiencing any of those symptoms, ask your doc to test you for Lactose Intolerance. Your colon will thank you!

This concludes another Public Service Announcement from Gab.

I thought I would only be down for 2 days max, not 4 days! Geesh! Boy, it was rough!!
I woke up feeling good this morning and managed 35 minutes of Lifting and 35 minutes of Cardio. Ah Life is good again.

I started tanning yesterday. I love it. I am going for year number 2 with no tan lines! It’s a stupid goal but, it makes me happy. Especially, since no one will see I have no tan lines, it just makes me happy to say it. Yes, I know I am strange.

I started using Liquid Chlorophyll again this morning. Yes, the stuff that makes plants green. It is supposed to give you energy, help with the immune system, help with anemia, work as an antioxidant, cleanse the liver and intestines, and combat against odor and mold??!! I do not smell bad or contain mold, at least I don’t think so and no one has told me, but better to be safe than sorry?!

Anyway, Have a great Memorial Day Everyone. Thank you to all our soldiers who have served and are serving. Thank you with all my heart. Big Hugs to you all and your families.

Why is it that once someone says "You Can’t" have something, all of a sudden you Want it more than ever!? I can’t eat today ’cause tomorrow is another fun filled day with a colonoscopy and endoscopy for me! WooHoo! This morning even Plain Oatmeal sounds Terrific! I usually can’t stand it, and force it down my throat. Most times I will even forget to eat, I Know … What kind of Moron does it take to Forget to eat!!… You are looking at her!!

Atleast, I will soon be able to say… I Have The Cleanest Insides Ever… why I would want to say that, I have No Idea?! But, knowing me, I will say it to everyone I come in contact with tomorrow, just for a reaction.

I did a full body workout yesterday knowing I will not be able to workout today or tomorrow. It seemed like the right thing to do.  I am proud of myself for planning for it. I am serious about lessening my jiggle!!

It’s so cool at work today. The Blue Angels are flying over head practicing. They are so amazing to watch.

I think I am getting light headed from not eating, my mind is all over the place. Let me go eat some jello or something. I Hate Jello!

I have had a trying week! It has been a week of physical and emotional  challenges. A real up, down, high, low, focused, unfocused, confusing, clear,  sunshine, dark, cyclical, straight of way, progress, regression, fulfilling,  empty… All I know is it has been frazzling to say the least, and I am Not even  PMS’ing??!! Geesh! I needed to "Feel" a Lot this week in order to be able to  move forward. I am ready to face my next set of challenges, Fear and Denial be  damned, I am gonna get what I want!

I had been working hard at toning up my jiggle, and  was seeing progress! I had gained 3 pounds of pure muscle, my body fat dropped  by 1%… WooHoo! Darn it I am Proud of myself!! Now, I gotta switch gears for a  little while because of health issues but, that’s okay. I keep trudging along, moving forward, and  figuring it all out day by day, just ’cause I Know I AM Worth It!!

Last night, I tried taking my Iron pills before bed, Boy they Kill my stomach! It seems to have worked. I was able to do an hour of Cardio, it was low impact, but that is something! I haven’t been able to do anything, and was feeling quite useless and bummed.

I am  Fine! And in all ways because I keep learning, growing, and taking action. There  just ain’t no stopping this little determined ball of fire!

I started out 2 weeks ago headed towards the pinnacle of the roller coaster! On Fire, I tell ya! Life headed in the right direction, working out, feeling good, just Too Good!! Then Mr. Murphy paid me a visit and bit me right on my butt!! Oh the Horror!! (there is no real Mr. Murphy, I swear it) And whoosh, right back down my roller coaster went. Geesh!!

I was working out then passing out!! Literally, I was. Now, I can’t even get through a workout, just straight to passing out. My problem right now (amongst others) is darn Iron anemia. I had been taking my pills and eating a lot of iron rich foods, like a good girl. I went to the doc, he retested me and to our horror my iron levels decreased!!?? What? So, I am going for an upper Gi Series Tuesday, and hopefully it will show just what the heck is going on with me.

So, as a  Public Service Announcement from Gab, the symptoms of Iron Anemia are:
Paleness (I look like Casper)
Feeling tired (ummm that is mild, I am exhausted)
Unusual shortness of breath during exercise
Fast heartbeat
Cold hands and feet (mine go numb)
Brittle nails (I have the longest nails with diamond shaped pattern ridges from this)
Headaches (like there is a jack hammer in my head)

So, get yourself checked if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. You can still be low and not have any symptoms so, make sure you get your routine physicals done!! That is an order!!

I Love pumping Iron!!! Iron deficiency… not so much. just saying.
Oh well… Full Steam (iron) Ahead!!!!