Well I have officially made it to one week living solely on blended vegetables and fruits. Feels like a small victory but still a victory. Today I made some pretty delicious smoothies including kale, spinach, pineapple and even added some banana at the end. Now banana is a weird one because it usually causes me leg cramps but I have been low in potassium before so probably a good idea to add them with the spinach on a occassion. I did notice I had a tummy ache for the first time in a week. Maybe too much fruit? (And yes I still say tummy even at 26!) I will cute back on the fruit and try just one piece of fruit in my concoctions and see if that makes a difference. I have been tummy ache free for 6 full days so to have one was a bit chocking and I also realized how annoying it was and even debilitating. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
I have decided to embark on this journey mostly due to the fact that I have a very poor digestive system. After Kidney Failure and numerous diagnosis along with 4 and a half years of medications and doctors visits my stomach has completely turned against me and all food. I do not absorb any nutrients and tend to hold onto everything I eat. The water weight I carry has become a literal pain. I am hoping by taking one of the digestive stages out by juicing that my body can start to absorb what it needs and let go of what it doesnt. The hope is to someday be able to reintroduce solid foods without pains and ugly side effects. I have a long road ahead of me but I am sure a happy ending awaits.
The final word for tonight just seems so fitting as I am stroke off week one and hardly any negative side effects - hooray!
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