Water How I Need Thee

Not enough water yesterday. I woke swollen this morning. Darn edema! Fingers look like little sausages. But it is okay. I am going to drink water soon. Now the most disturbing thing is how I gained 15lbs overnight! Sorry ladies and gents, seems my scale is not reliable. I know I have lost though-clothes fit better. Time for a new scale! I am going to spring for a heavy duty one.

I did have two chocolate chip cookies yesterday about mid day. But it should not have caused me to gain that much. :D
Like I said, I am a sugar addict.

I did make a yummy fruit salad for dessert last night:
Sugar Free Ambrosia

1 can pineapple chunks in juice-not heavy syrup
1 can mandarin orages (lite)
1 can whole cherries in water
1 3oz box sf cheesecake jello pudding
3/4 c shredded coconut
1 c plain yogurt

Prepare jello per instructions on box. Add yogurt and mix together. Add remaining ingredients and stir until fruit is completely coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

So far So Good

I have officially lost 25 lbs since March 15th. Not too bad for a gal that is not trying just too hard. :) I have cut back on the sugar, not cut it completely though. I have also cut down on the caffeine.
Most importantly, I have started to move! Not homes mind you, but physically moving around as often as I can. I walked for 1 mile yesterday and half of a mile this morning. My goal is to do at least 1/2 mile daily.

I do feel better. I have more energy and I seem to be sleeping better. Most importantly, I am no longer achy. My muscles like me a bit more now. Muscles, like many organs and tissues in your body, love aerobic activity.

I am also drinking more water. This is helping with the edema.

My daily regimin of herbs and suppliments consist of the following:
1. A woman's multi-vitamin and herbal complex
2. PDA from Nature's Sunshie for enzyme and digestion
3. Master Glandular Formual from Nature's Sunshine for metabolic functions-we must support the hypothalamus!

On the menu for today:
Curry Tuna Salad with Greens

1 Large Package of Tuna in water
1/4 c Light Mayo
4-6 T of pickle juice (I use pickles made with Splenda)
2 celery stalks chopped into bite size pieces
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1 t curry powder (I use yellow)
salt and pepper to taste
2 hard boiled eggs chopped

Mix all ingredients together and let sit for at least 2 hours in fridge. Serve over lettuce greens. Whole wheat crackers are great with this! Not to mention a cool glass of lemon iced tea.

Dandelion Tea

One word-Edema. I have it bad. Cankles, swollen legs, fingers, arms, the works. It is always made 10 times worse with eating high sodium foods. No kidding. :) I know it should not take a rocket scientist to figure this out, but hey, I have my vices.

Enter dandelion tea. This not too tasty tea is not one I would consume for pleasure. At least not yet. My taste buds are still working. :) Besides tasting like a mud pie, the tea work wonders for water retention. One cup of this King of the Weeds and you will start to feel and see relief. Yes ladies and gents, it makes your trips to the restroom much more frequent. Essentially, this herb helps to detox the liver and kidneys.
Note: Due to strong detoxing effects possible side effects include gallbladder discomfort and possible kidney stones (if they are already present) So for you "stoner" people out there who suffer, I would not recommend.

Okay so after a night of eating cheese dip, yup, who moved my tea? I need some ASAP. :)

Blessed Be...