Mmmmm, smooth January 4, 2009

I’ve been having a lot of trouble eating and keeping food down lately.  Of course that makes me feel worse.  It’s a great weight loss plan but not too healthy!  Anyhow, I came up with a great protein packed fruit smoothie.  I admit I used to make these for some of my elderly patients in the long-term care home I was at.  Sometimes that was all they could eat.  Boy, I sure have a better understanding of them now!

Jenn’s Fruit Smoothie

1 cup frozen mixed fruit

1/4 cup non-fat cottage cheese

1 scoop protein mix (any flavor or brand will do.  I’m using Spirulina in blueberry for now)

1/2 cup non-fat milk

1 teabag chamomile or green tea, loose

Optional:

banana

soy instead of milk

fiber, flax seed, etc.

Blend on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth, thick, and creamy.  They are truly delicious and are full of protein and don’t seem to upset my tummy.  The chamomile helps relax me as well.

If you get adventurous, try it and let me know what you think!

Btw, today was a much better day.  I started off feeling the funk, but would NOT allow it to consume me.  And it didn’t.

Hugs, Jenn

It’s 2 a.m. and I just can’t sleep so I thought I’d blog! January 4, 2009

I’ve been bouncing back and forth between blogspot and wordpress and have discovered a bunch of my friends and faves from JS.  I am still reeling from the shock of losing my blogging home.

I feel better tonight.  Just a lot to chew off regarding my health.  The positive things are this:

1) I’m GOING to lose weight this year.  I WILL do it!

2) I am a registered nurse now.  My dream is accomplished.

3) I can control this disease, not let it control me.

4) I am taking my health into my own hands.  I don’t like what my doctor’s here are saying so I am going to take my business elsewhere, where I am listened to and evaluated properly.

5) I am going to eat healthier. I’m not in school any longer so no more excuses here!

6) I finally have an answer to all my health problems after 5 years.  Nothing that I expected, but hey, it could be worse, right? I have been diagnosed with everything from Meniere’s Disease to Bipolar II disorder.  I have learned increased intracranial pressure can, um, er, press on your brain and cause rapid mood swings, depression, and balance, and dizziness issues.  Jeez, maybe that’s why the antidepressants NEVER worked!  I knew I should have listened to Sarah-Boogie a long time ago!

7) I am going to research all I can on intracranial hypertension and find out how others live with it.  It’s not the end of the world.

8) I am going to quit feeling sorry for myself.

9) I am going to repeat all of this tomorrow because I will wake up feeling sorry for myself again

Everyone who has commented has been so kind and supportive.  I know we all have trials and tribulations.  This is my turn.  I’ll be all right.

I love all of my blogging friends!

Hugs, Jenn