I'm into the final stretch! Over 2/3 of the way done and 3 weeks complete. 8 days remaining at this point. I continue to be pretty disappointed by any effects to my body. I'm waiting for the amazing effects everyone always talks about. So I played soccer last night. Now the funny part is that I didn't realize the ankle brace I had ordered was delivered yesterday afternoon. I thought the box was just the epsom salts, but discovered today when I went to delete the email about it being shipped that more than 1 item was in the box. So I could have worn the brace last night, and probably played much better. I quit about 5 minutes into the second half. My ankle was just too stiff to make much of an impact. Although I did score a goal, so I guess that was good.
Today I tried to push my ankle a bit more and went for a run. This resulted in some definite soreness throughout the rest of the day. I kept it wrapped with an ace bandage, which mitigated a majority of the pain. I think taking a bath with the epsom salts right after running helped with any swelling that might have come. My ankle is definitely still quite loose and I feel a lot of clicking and popping as I moved around. Hopefully as I get back to exercising this will minimize and I'll have my regular ankle back - this is just too loose.
The number one disappoint through all of this has been my lack of energy. Tonight I am fighting to keep my eyes open as I type this - and it's 8:30! So while I could continue to write a bit more about how our days were, I am going to go clean up the kitchen and then head to bed.
Day 21
Breakfast - Eggs fried in coconut oil, orange
Lunch - leftover chicken soup
Dinner - Shrimp stir fry (cooked in ghee with zucchini, broccoli, carrots, onion, garlic, and 3 different peppers
Day 22
Breakfast - Eggs friend in coconut oil, zucchini, orange
Lunch - Leftover stir fry
Dinner - Chili (ground beef, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground turmeric)
Looking forward to letting my head hit the pillow!
By eating healthy foods, including eliminating wheat and most grains, enjoying time outside without gadgets, and teaching our children about the world, we hope to raise our children to enjoy life and be free of physical maladies. Follow us on our journey towards general health and a sense of well being.
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