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Lifestyle change
A year ago I made the choice to switch to whole foods plant based eating. It has decreased my chronic pain immensely. I was even able to start physio again after years of being unable to progress. I can now do a full squat without support, something I thought was impossible. I'm not perfect and occasionally eat refined…
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January 19th, 2019 my past
I didn't introduce myself or what I'm dealing with. I'm Julie. I was the driver and only person injured in a severe car accident on October 10th, 2011. I ran into an oncoming semi on the highway for reasons unknown (I blame the car) I broke 42 bones including both my femurs, both knees, right ankle, left arm and hand,…
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02/03/19 Could be coincidence...
It could be coincidence but I started eating whole foods plant based about a week ago and my inflammation has gone down significantly. I started using Dr. Gregers daily dozen app (more like daily 24) to keep track and definitely notice a difference when I check off at least 20 boxes. I feel well enough to pick up where I…
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02/09/19
At the beginning of January I made it a goal to get 3000 steps a day. At first, I could only make 2 days of the week but I'm proud to say I've reached my goal 5 times this week!! I'm still working on 3000 steps a day but my next goal will be 5000 steps per day. I hope to reach 5000 steps a day by July. Let's hope any…
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January 9, 2019
My flare-up is finally settling down so I can spend a bit more time exercising. 10mins on the treadmill, 10 mins on the eliptical, and some strength exercises to help with cramping are my goal today. What's your goal? I think going out for vegan bcn chkn ranch poutine was worth the cheat day. It boosted my mood immensely…
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January 7, 2019
Oh my goodness, my pain is out of control. I try not to blame the weather but it's been insane. -35°C to +3°C back to -34°C in the span of 7 days. Winds up to 65km/h. There was snow, rain, sleet, more snow. 971hPa to 923hPa back to 968hPa. It's agony. What do you do to make yourself be active when don't even want to be…
