MS like many fun diseases comes with a plethora of diets: The Swank Diet,
Montel William's Juicing Diet, Dr. Wahl's Mitochondria Diet (Paleo), The MS Recovery Diet, and more . . .
They are all pretty similar. Stop eating junk! BUT, junk is SO good! Me and these diets have been at war over the years. Let's face it, food is part of what makes life fun. Potlucks, BBQs, weddings, parties, holidays, ice cream, a candy bar, popcorn at the movies, etc. Life as we know it tends to center around food that don't fit into the equation of what I call
Extreme Healthy Eating. But, I've come around! Why
Extreme Healthy Eating? Well, because I think it sounds funny! But you don't have to be extreme. That's just what I'm doing.
So, why bother? I mean, I'm disabled. It is what it is, right? Well, who knows? My life choices (including diet) are now allowing me to go into stores and limp around on foot rather than using an electric cart (most of the time). Also, my energy is very good for someone with MS in the heat of summer. I will never know the possible benefits if I don't embrace a healthier lifestyle. The other way, well, like Dr. Phil says, "how's that working for you?" And my answer, not so great!
Everyone could benefit from some of the big concepts. In a nut shell, eat TONS of veggies, some fruits, chicken (grass fed if possible) and fish. It helps to have some allies. My husband has been helpful and my chiropractor
Dr. Bob and his wife Claire are Extreme Healthy Eaters and have been a huge support.
It's really not that bad. I had a tea party yesterday with my sweet nieces. I didn't think there would be anything I could eat. I had a beautiful meal! It's amazing how accommodating restaurants have become. And I went to a movie with a friend the other day and brought my own snacks. I didn't think I could see a movie without eating popcorn. I did and I survived to tell about it. And when I really want some sweets, I go to
Gluten Free Cutie in downtown Roswell.
It's okay to joke around too. I don't mind my friends razzing me about my diet. Really, look at my breakfast this morning! A smoothie with one apple, a handful of kale, a handful of spinach, a whole carrot, a slice of lime, plant based protein powder, almond milk, water and ice. Even I laughed! But, it wasn't that bad!
MS like many fun diseases comes with a plethora of diets: The Swank Diet,
Montel William's Juicing Diet, Dr. Wahl's Mitochondria Diet (Paleo), The MS Recovery Diet, and more . . .
They are all pretty similar. Stop eating junk! BUT, junk is SO good! Me and these diets have been at war over the years. Let's face it, food is part of what makes life fun. Potlucks, BBQs, weddings, parties, holidays, ice cream, a candy bar, popcorn at the movies, etc. Life as we know it tends to center around food that don't fit into the equation of what I call Extreme Healthy Eating. But, I've come around! Why Extreme Healthy Eating? Well, because I think it sounds funny! But you don't have to be extreme. That's just what I'm doing.
So, why bother? I mean, I'm disabled. It is what it is, right? Well, who knows? My life choices (including diet) are now allowing me to go into stores and limp around on foot rather than using an electric cart (most of the time). Also, my energy is very good for someone with MS in the heat of summer. I will never know the possible benefits if I don't embrace a healthier lifestyle. The other way, well, like Dr. Phil says, "how's that working for you?" And my answer, not so great!
Everyone could benefit from some of the big concepts. In a nut shell, eat TONS of veggies, some fruits, chicken (grass fed if possible) and fish. It helps to have some allies. My husband has been helpful and my chiropractor Dr. Bob and his wife Claire are Extreme Healthy Eaters and have been a huge support.
It's really not that bad. I had a tea party yesterday with my sweet nieces. I didn't think there would be anything I could eat. I had a beautiful meal! It's amazing how accommodating restaurants have become. And I went to a movie with a friend the other day and brought my own snacks. I didn't think I could see a movie without eating popcorn. I did and I survived to tell about it. And when I really want some sweets, I go to Gluten Free Cutie in downtown Roswell.
It's okay to joke around too. I don't mind my friends razzing me about my diet. Really, look at my breakfast this morning! A smoothie with one apple, a handful of kale, a handful of spinach, a whole carrot, a slice of lime, plant based protein powder, almond milk, water and ice. Even I laughed! But, it wasn't that bad!
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