Comments on: Overcoming Stumbling Blocks

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 01:05:24 +0000

I only wish i had known this information in my teens and in my twenties. I suffered from depression but didn’t want to go on drugs. The way i feel now i am convinced it was due to the diet I consumed and the cycle of eating less going from size 12 to 10 to 8. I also went vegetarian and just couldn’t smell the fat on meat it made me feel ill at that time. Now i crave for a steak, i eat lots of vegetables, heaps of coconut oil, gelatin and have no cravings for sugar. I am gluten free and i feel so happy. I cannot thank you enough Katie as it was your blog that has finally made me take a turn that i now know is permanent.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:00 +0000

I am struggling with the idea of cutting out grains, I recently started all of this and just cutting out sugar, fast food, ect has been a huge battle. Is it ok to get a good routine with all my fresh fruits and veggies before I throw another wrench in? I don’t want to overwhelm myself and then feel like I need to binge….

By: Madeline Souder

Madeline Souder — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:14:00 +0000

Thanks for this post. I think my biggest struggle is trying to stay on track and not feeling like I have to defend my choices when the people around me smirk at my food choices. I guess it just takes time to develop strong habits that won’t be effected by other’s choices.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:11:00 +0000

In reply to Lisa Doodeman. What is your normal diet like? There are probably some nutritional tweaks that would help and cold water therapy might be really beneficial. Dr. Terri Wahls was able to reverse her MS symptoms with diet and her suggestions have helped people with pain and fatigue. Google her you tube video... good luck!

By: Lisa Doodeman

Lisa Doodeman — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:50:00 +0000

I have been suffering from facial pain, fatigue, headaches and migraines for over 3 months now. I take magnesium, Vitamins C&D, fish oil, raspberry leaf and a probiotic daily. I sleep 9-10 hours most nights in a deep sleep (I used to sleep lightly and hear the slightest noise). My doctor has put me on endep 10mg which did help for about two weeks. After seeing her again today she has doubled the dose and is questioning depression. I don’t feel depressed but frustrated at the pain which no tests can find results for. I don’t eat any grains and have been completely dairy free for over a week now. Do you have any suggestions or what may also be of benefit?

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:38:00 +0000

oh and cooking. i cook maybe 95% of my food and still hate doing it. i do all of my cooking on sat and sun for the week and now i dread weekends because of this. i’m trying to find the most simplest recipes that involve the least amount of cooking.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:36:00 +0000

the hardest thing for me is to not be bored with food. i cut so many things out because of how they affect me that i’m not left with much. i’m struggling with how to make veggies taste good without some type of sauce or seasoning.

By: Amy Stadler

Amy Stadler — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:17:00 +0000

glad you posted this article. since i have been slowly switching off processed foods i’m just DRAGGING! i thought i was getting sick : glad to know that its normal when switching over to real food 🙂 i found some new cranberry pomegranate green tea for a little boost in the morning, hopefully it helps!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:42:00 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama.

Thanks for answering. I take magnesium regularly, as well as a multi
high in B vitamins (take this in divided doses at breakfast and lunch).
I’ve used progesterone cream in the past but not recently…might need
to try again. I am exercising and have been for almost 9 weeks now
(mainly weight training). Usually wake up by 6:30, rarely watch TV,
etc… . I know I had f.lux on my other computer but it may not be on
this one; will check that.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:16:00 +0000

In reply to Cathy. Taking some magnesium might help the sugar cravings, or drinking some Raspberry Leaf tea if you have any. It might take another month or so for the cravings and PMS to completely go away but that is great that it is already better this soon! Some natural progesterone cream in the second half of your cycle might also help. If you need something sweet, would some homemade fruit cobbler or ice cream work? Or a homemade chai latte? It can definitely take a while to get sleepy at 10 pm. What time do you wake up? Are you exercising? Taking magnesium? For me, I have to be up by 7, work out during the day, take magnesium at lunch time and avoid blue light (computers, TV, etc after 8pm (or use f.lux on your computer after 8) to be able to be in bed by 10. A cup of chamomile tea or some lavender essential oil might also help. Good luck!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:10:00 +0000

OK, two questions. I have been gluten-free primarily grain-free for 18 days now, all through the second half of my cycle. I haven’t had nearly the usual PMS cravings, except TODAY. Cycle started yesterday and today I’d love a pint of Karamel Sutra or something similarly “bad”. How do you get through the really super intense cravings?

And secondly, I know I should go to sleep earlier but am truly not sleepy at 10 PM. Once in a while, yes, but not usually. I know I have had some adrenal issues in the past and took supplements for that last year , after which it seemed greatly improved. Sometimes I just lay there and toss and turn but often I’ll get up and do something but then end up getting to sleep quite late. We have a cool room with blackout shades, I’m trying not to eat after dinner (mostly successful), I don’t do stressful stuff near bedtime (pay bills, etc…), all the usual sleep better stuff.

By: Brenda Arincorayan

Brenda Arincorayan — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:02:00 +0000

So far my biggest struggle is kind of the food. You know those crazy cravings you get because your body is used to JUNK! I’m having a hard time kicking the JUNK! And secretly and mot looking forward to a couple parties tonight and ALL day tomorrow. Meh. Who said eating healthy was easy? 😉