Eat My Life

[Photo by Lindsay]

Things in my life have a way of just... happening, you know? The stars all line up and this and that fall into place and all the suddenly, I'm smack dab in the middle of making the life that I've been dreaming of.  I've  recently found a few people, friends rather, who are able to help me facilitate the things I've been longing for.  Life is crazy. *shakes head, smiles wide*

So, in the past few years, I have been pretty concerned about what goes into and onto my body, mostly because I've become aware that I might be able to help prevent the cancer from showing  it's ugly face again. It's not just about what foods and drinks I CHOOSE to put in my body, but the  perfume, lotion and other body products I wear.

I've been an on and off again Vegetarian for the past five years.   After my stomach surgery, I started eating meat again, as it was easy on my tummy (for some reason) and I had to do what I could do to, you know, eat.

Last Spring, I switched back to Vegetarianism and ate some seafood, which technically made me a Pescatarian. Labels for everything, I tell you!.  I started eating a lot more cheese and milk products, like a lot of vegetarians do. I noticed that my voice was constantly going and my lung was constantly buttery (there's a visual, hey?), leaving me out of  breath and unable to sing my favorite songs while I drove out to The Nova Studio. I started falling into eating the super easy (and tasty) processed, "fake meat" foods (veggies burgers, hot dogs, riblettes, chick'n nuggets, etc..) and was getting heavily into processed soy products (read: easy, quick).

Around September, I started getting tired. And, not just "oh, I didn't get enough sleep tired," I'm talking, I-slept-10-hours-and-can-barely-drag-myself-out-of-bed tired. I was having constant tummy problems, constant clenching in my gut, constant icky bathroom stuff after almost every meal (and I eat four to five meals a day). I chalked it up to one of the side effects of my tummy surgery and suffered silently.

In October, after being fed up with feeling so shitty all the time, I went to see my doctor and explained the situation. He had me get some lab work done and it was discovered that I had Hypothroidism. Hypo, for short, is when your thyroid isn't producing enough thyroid hormone and it can cause all sorts of problems like slow heart rate, tiredness, inability to tolerate cold, weight gain (didn't have this one, thank you Lord.), heavy or irregular periods & muscle cramps among other things, most of which I had. (Source)

I was given a prescription for Levothroid and was told that "it just happens to people." After a few weeks of taking my prescription, I was feeling AMAZING! Thyroid problems SUCK. Then, I got pregnant and felt all around crappy, but that's another story.  :)

Even though my energy was back, my stomach was still super touchy. I would plan my day around my stomach and its predicted reactions. No beuno.

I had always wanted to really get my nutrition and food choices headed in the best direction (for me), but there is SO much information (and misinformation!) out there. Enough to make you want to curl up in the corner with a Ho-Ho and cry.  At least that's how I felt. 

Along came Lindsay.

Our mothers were best friends growing up and they recently re-connected through Facebook, of all places. Yeah, my Mom Facebooks. :)  Anyway, they chatted and come to find out, Lindsey is a Holistic Human Ecology Consultant and Heath Educator. (Whoa. Big title.) What does it mean? It means that Lindsay, through all of her education and research, is able to point people in the right direction, diet, health and lifestyle wise. Want to really know how your diet measures?  What kinds of foods are the "powerhouse" food?  Do you suffer from tummy problems or feel crappy most days? Want to set up a phone conversation and get some advice? I actually found out from her today (we had a check-up)  that the first consultation is free, which is awesome because everyone loves free! Check out her blog, Trikona Health Works or email her at  littlebird_young (at) gmail(dot) com for all the deets.  

[Isn't she hot-tastic?! I just want to smear her on toast and have her for breakfast. ]

I want you guys to know that I'm not shamelessly plugging her -- what she's all about is what I've been looking for for the longest time. She's given me direction and helped clear my head and I just feel so thankful. I now have something that I believe in and  it's working for me and I'd feel like a total ass if I didn't at least share all of this with you.  :)

Linds helped me craft a living plan for the best me... a plan where I am strengthening my body and help creating the best home for our future children to grow in. (!!!!) I can honestly say, I've never felt better. My body feels awesome. My stomach problems are almost gone. 

I'm SO in love with my life!

[My new favorite tea cup! I love you, Liberty for Target]

Happy Trails, Spring Snails!

xo,

Violet

Comments

[Brianna]

That is so GREAT to hear. I'm honestly SO glad when I hear of people who also understand wanting to live a healthy lifestyle. It's something that people just DON'T get. They mistake the idea of living a healthy lifestyle for being a control freak, when its simply just personal choice on how to live life.
So THANKS for sharing:)

[Natalie]

:D atta girl!!! i'm thankful for her too! because who knows, i may not have met you if you were sleepy and sick all the time!!!

and yes. she is hot-tastic. she's got some gorgeous eyes.

okay! off to class for me!

love you, little tea cup!

-nat

[lindsay]

I like what Brianna just said...so many people think the choices I make are neurotic! You grow your own food, filter your shower water, don't vaccinate your kids...it's so funny how people react when you're simply on a different path. But it's so nice to know you're on the right one for you! A healthier YOU at that! :)