Day Two

Well I got through the day okay. I didn't realize all of the psychological obstacles I would face. I did the candida diet years ago and found it restrictive but helpful. For years I was on a modified LC diet (good carbs, no sugar) and then went gluten-free last June. Yesterday, I found myself reluctant to give up all of the good carbs I have added back in. The biggest barrier is psychological I know. Got to stop thinking about the skinny people who can have a candy bar once in a while. I can't Also have to throw away my probiotics cause they have FOS, which is a carb used to feed the good bacteria. Seems it feeds the bad bacteria as well. 

Overall I feel good. Cyndy and I did the gym as usual and my legs feel good today. Instead of swimming, we did the weight room because Cyndy's back is killing her for some reason. Noticed that with the gym five days a week, I can climb stairs with ease and my balance is really good--something that I lose with just three days a week at the gym. Paid the $800+ for the annual membership today. Deeply discounted rate but still hurts. Worth it though in terms of our health.  The guy next to me at the gym said it well. He said, "For other people food is about taste. For me at is about nourishing myself." He is really into Dr. Oz, as am I. His statement really sums it up. I want food to be about sharing and community and taste and it's hard to give that up completely if only for a couple of years. I hate fanaticism but in this case, being a fanatic about something pays off. I always thought that God rewarded moderation and the the middle was always best. In this case, the war is on the invaders in my body and it's total obliteration or nothing at all.

Also, started taking the meds for SBIO (Small Bowel Intestinal Overgrowth). This is the problem I have had since I went to Greece and drank bad water (1983). This diet and the meds are supposed to take care of any residual problems I might have with IBS-D. Funny how the parasite can go away but the after-effects last a lifetime. My sister Michelle has this same problem so maybe eventually I would have had it without the trip to Greece. Who knows!
The other thing I had to deal with yesterday is the hunger. I really don't know where the calories will come from with no brown rice or potato. Last night I came home from the show and made myself some chicken with grapeseed oil and garlic for flavor because I was starved. Shared some of it with Shawnee and she threw up because she was eating it too fast. During the day it was hard-boiled eggs, bananas, and almonds most of the day. I did buy some fresh veggies and fruits. I imagine some of the calories will have to come from fruit. Got to look into a recipe book and cooking on the weekends.
After I got back from the gym, Wes wanted a sausage biscuit from Jack in the Box. Took him through the drive-through. Ordinarily I would have had a hashbrowns and a diet coke. This time had neither because both are banned.

The rest of the day was just routine. Felt good all day though. Day one down, 364 left to go.