Safety Concerns
Today I feel like reposting a little something
I wrote last year on a bulletin board I frequent ( revamped a bit since it’s original debut ) in
honor of never giving cheese too much power over your life.
Beware citizens ,
for this ancient miracle substance is not a panacea ,
there are a few places cheese should not be used:
1) as a bandage
2) to plug tires
3) as a laxative
4) for cleaning windows
5) as a pillow
6) to keep rodents* away*
7) hair rollers
This has been a public service announcement from the
International Board on Cheese Safety.
Because You Deserve To Know.
More dairy safety guidelines available at www.moojuice4U
Tunic Travails
Yes, it's true ,I have lost some weight lately.
But am I , and consequently the world at large who are conscripted voyeurs to my fashion adventures, ready to see me sport a partially zipped tunic style hoodie in light green from Land's End ?
Being a pear shape translates into most fabrics clinging to my ba-donk-a-donk booty , wide child bearing hips w/ rounded belly and so are a definite couture no-no.
Basically I can buy nothing from Wally-World .All their chubette chic sticks on me like cooked minute rice in your bowl.
I find the world of togs for the shape challenged to be prejudiced towards my apple-shaped sisters.
My Mom's an apple , she can find any old shirt to cover her butter -loving shame , and with her the louder the pattern the more she likes it.
So what if a few onlooker's retinas get fried , the startling colors do their job by totally deflecting from her largest figure flaw ( in her mind anyway)...
I thank the great spark plug everyday for chiffon, spandex and slick polyester .
These fabrics make everyday life as a bottom heavy woman easier for the population at large and as a clothing mandatory kind of gal .
They glide off my curves and leave my exact proportions to the imagination .
I wear a lot of three piece sets in solid colors ( shirt, cami, slacks), the attention being focused on elab orate accessories , lastly comfy shoes to finish off the look.
As I begin to lose more weight, I'll have to adjust my clothing as well.
I just hope that I don't have to resort to that hoochie mama Lane Bryant look I always see them hawking at the mall....
shrugs over a tight cami w/ capri pants *shudder*.
PS The tunic was too small and I had to send it back.
*pout*
Stream of Consciousness Scribbles
Spelt is coming out my ears
Zach Braff & Scrubs staff just make me laugh
orange azaleas are melting off the shrub
Berkshire Hills apple cider rocks
hard cider gone buh-bye
out of black eye pencil
I like the cleopatra /dance club look I got going
brown pencil is way too subtle
forgot to sign the fax
what a dolt I am
lyrics from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" musical episode float through my head
Bunnies, bunnies it must be bunnies !
Totally passed out in front of the boob tube on the recliner for 2 hours
cloud jammies are getting threadbare
that 's an odd place for a rip
Same Thing , Different Place
Our former hot pink Texas Azealeas .
And now , our Massachusetts Gibraltar Azaleas:
I was missing the pink ones, but these are a fine replacement !
Also , I'm not allergic to them.Amazing, I know.
That's a good thing.
And Now the Rest of the List
I'm less allergic to beef , chicken , turkey and shellfish than I am to codfish ,salmon ,and pork.
I looked around and found out I can eat spelt ( which is good considering I still have 20 lbs of flour in my freezer from a mistake ), and rye.
But cereal, I mean I am allergic to oats, barley , rice and corn !
I love Grapenuts, and sugar free granolas.
I have lower grade allergy issues with dairy ( not giving up cheese no way no how , gut be damned), white beans, carrots , but my real issues are with cauliflower, brocolli, green peppers ...
I can still eat asst squash, asparaagus, green/wax beans, cukes,brussel sprouts , and fruits without real issues.
This will be a challenge , there's no doubt about that ...
Stunned in the Pioneer Valley
Blood sugar normal
Heart tests excellent
Thyroid normal
I'm anemic ( again)
Also I have low magnesium ( which could contribute to my blood pressure issues).
Now the suck news:
I tested allergic to 36 food items ( that would be everything they tested me for ).
The worst offenders :
tomatoes
soybeans
peanuts
vegetable mix( see Dad it was my gut that made me have my face down in the ditch)
almonds
codfish
celery
The other 30 are moderate to low allergies.
I have stomach cramps and indigestion often, and I have a perenially stuffed nose as well.I also have other allergies ( trees, dust & mites , pollen , dogs, cats and those others that I haven't been tested for yet ).
The MD thinks I may have what's called a "leaky gut" that isn't absorbing nutrients .
See I knew I'm not heavy for no reason ...it's food allergies !
I have to change the way & what I eat , take probiotics & iron protein everyday ,digestive enzymes ( 3 times a day) and a new kind of magnesium that I should be able to absorb better .
I have to go back on blood pressure meds because even though I'm working out, losing weight , and watching salt , it's still not enough.
When agitated or nervous I go up too high.
I don't want to stroke at 43, or damage my kidneys.
I'll be taking a low dose ace inhibitor.
If I can begin to feel better all this drama will be worth it.