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I never know how open to be online, so my bio changes. I feel the need to be honest for myself and most likely no one reads these things anyways. So here is a full picture of me (until I get sqeamish again and delete it).
I was diagnosed with Lupus when I was 13. I had end stage renal failure, a stroke and was hospitalized for almost a year. The doctors told me and my mom that if I made it through, I wouldn't live to see my 20's. I completely gave up. I went on a fast at the time to just die. I drank only water for three weeks and got down to 43lbs before being admitted in the hospital again.
Something happened during that time. Admittedly I almost killed myself, but amazingly my body had purged and healed. I thank God for watching over me. I had another stroke at 16. This one was pretty big and I had all the symptoms you know - slurred speech, drooling, weakness, slanted face on one side. I starting watching what I ate and went on another fast not because I was giving up, but because I remembered the healing from before. Within six months of monitoring what I ate and IF, I was again healed. No outward signs remained of my stroke.
At 23 another stroke, but I was alive in my 20's! I decided to research why I continued to heal when I changed my diet and what I could do to prevent more strokes. Doctors were of no help. Their prognosis and treatment just made it worse for me. I didn't want to live like this and I didn't want to be on meds for life. From what I learned at that time fasting healed many with their health problems. I made it a routine to fast twice a year. I stayed healthy for close to ten years.
In 2003 I had a major head injury from a car accident. I started having mini-strokes or TIAs, and night seizures. My blood pressure skyrocketed as did my cholesterol, I became pre-diabetic, and had a slow thyroid which is like pre-hypothyroidism. I started gaining weight. I didn't have an overeating problem. I was the opposite - I was never hungry and wouldn't eat. Most of my life I was underweight. I would force myself to eat once a day, but I didn't gain weight. I guess I took it for granted that I'd be a skinny-minny for life.
After my new diagnosis, I was put on several meds and I gained a lot more weight over five years. I finally decided to start a diet. I tried several, all ending in failure. I couldn't follow them because I couldn't force myself to eat all those calories and carbs. I would literally eat until I puked. I didn't want to puke, wasn't trying to. I just could not eat that much food. My health continued to deteriorate.
In 2010 I had another stroke. I really did not think I was going to make it through. My seizures were causing memory loss and hallucinations. I decided to give into my doctors and was put on 7 different medicines. I became a living zombie -sleeping 18-22 hrs a day. This was no way to live. The doctors insisted they were doing all they could. To keep me healthy they said I had to stay on the meds even though I was sleeping my life away and gaining more weight. My max weight got to over 200# and a size 24w adults. I couldn't do it anymore. Side effects of all the meds were killing me.
In 2013, I researched and found the original Atkins book. It became my way of eating, not just a diet. I worked with my doctor and a natural dietitian. In 5 months I lost close to 50 pounds. My doctors were amazed with my labs - EVERYTHING had NORMALIZED - no more HBP, HC, everything normal. I was able to get off most of my medications. Then in Mar 2014 a new medication was added and it caused me to go into a dyskinesia spasm. I went unconscious and fell down a flight of stairs. In the fall my knee was broke in three places and I tore my ACL. I gave up. I went off the diet, gained the weight back, along with more medical issues.
I am here now - starting over. I truly hope that I will be able to lose the weight again and this time I plan to stay on track. People take for granted that what they put into their bodies is just normal, no problems. For me this is truly a way of life. Without it, I know I will not live a full life. Every time I have stopped monitoring what I eat and gone back to 'normal' eating, or allowed someone else to control my health, my health declines. God has thankfully watched over me and blessed me all these years. I know I will most likely have some medical issues for life, but I know me and my body, my health, better than anyone. I have lived it. So here it is, my story as of today.
female 5'8 191.7 lbs (haven't weighed in today)
systemic lupus
night seizures
dyskinesia
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
diabetic
slow thyroid
overweight
My plan of action:
LCHFHP woe
<10 carbs a day
Intermittent fasting
whatever I can do physically
Good luck to all. Just never give up.
Diet Calendar Entries for 24 July 2018:
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736 kcal
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Fat: 59.79g | Prot: 38.56g | Carb: 7.86g.
Breakfast: Kroger Bottled Water, Cheesy Bacon Quiche. Lunch: Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil, lC Gravy, Kroger Mild Cheddar Cheese Shredded, Kroger Water, Mixed Salad Greens, Kroger Bottled Water. Dinner: Kroger Water, Chili Low Carb Style. Snacks/Other: Unsalted Butter Stick, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). more...
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2188 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 18 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 5 hours. more...
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