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Wise Words From Stuart Smalley
Some of you may or may not know who Stuart Smalley is. He was a character played by Al Franken on Saturday Night Live back in the 90s. His catch phrase was “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and...
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No Gluten, No Dairy, No Sugar, No Caffeine, OH MY!
Well…it’s time to face the facts. When 3 out of 3 medical professionals agree it must be right. When all 3 medical professionals are from different areas then you probably shouldn’t ignore the...
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Creating a Reward System for Gluten-Free April
As mentioned in yesterday’s post, I am going gluten-free in April. I must confess that the outpouring of support and interest has made me speechless! (Yes, it CAN happen!) Several followers with...
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The Cost of Reclaiming Your Health & Life!
When you have Gastroparesis, you notice that certain topics are discussed in private support groups and not spoken of in the public realm. One of these topics is the financial burden that...
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Looking At: Today Forward, Keeping the Past in the Past
Today was the start of “Gluten-Free April” and it was a success! Over the weekend I printed out several recipes (which I promise to share the good ones!) and placed them in a binder. I find that I...
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On My Way to Gluten-Free Success!
It is the start of “Gluten-Free April” and I’m off to a great success! Both yesterday and today I have been gluten-free and am also doing well on my other goals for April. I prepared everything the...
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Popping the 50th Post Balloon!
Today marks the 50th post for Adventures with Gastroparesis! The time has gone by quickly and the support has been amazing. When I started this blog, I wasn’t sure how well it would expand. As it...
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Setting Priorities in Life
A few months ago a “friend” said to me, “Business comes first, friendship second”. This absolutely stunned me. It made me wonder who would be there for her on a bad day, who would be there in the...
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Picking Yourself Up After You Fall
Well….I knew this would happen. I just didn’t think it would be so soon into “Gluten-Free” April. It seems that yesterday I hit a bit of a speed bump (or should I say traffic jam) and fell off my...
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Getting Back to Normal by Doing Some Chores
A funny thing happens with Gastroparesis. (Okay, you are right. MANY funny things happen with Gastroparesis but today we will focus on just on.) You actually get excited when you feel like doing...
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Strong Enough to Live This Life
Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that there at times I want to scream when I see the quote above. (You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.) Some days I just don’t want to...
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Where Did the Energy Go?
Today I have one simple question, “Where did the energy go?” I would really like to know. Although I did need quite a few naps throughout my chores this weekend. However, I feel like someone pulled...
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Battling Insomnia
Inevitably when you are sick (with Gastroparesis or any sickness), your time clock becomes completely inverted and screwed up. Then you look like the photo above and lay awake about laying awake. It...
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Take That Gastroparesis!
Take that Gastroparesis! Guess who made it to spin class two nights in a row?! This girl! That’s who! I must confess that tonight I wasn’t completely motivated to go. On the way home I hit a rather...
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Gluten-Free April Update
We have made it 1/3 of the way through Gluten-Free April so I felt that it was time to give everyone an update on how it is going. So far I have only had gluten 2 days this month! Both of which were...
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Vitamin D Super Dose Isn’t So Super
Who ever said, “there is no such thing as a good thing” was never prescribed 50,000IU of Vitamin D. For those of you who have not insanely researched Vitamin D, let’s just say that 50,000IU is...
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Success With Gluten-Free Vegan Bread Baking!
Yesterday I was really wanting a grilled cheese sandwich but did not want to stray from Gluten-Free April. In the past I have tried the gluten-free bread contained at grocery stores and have not been...
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Define Your Legacy
Sadly our world was struck with another tragedy today. As the events of Boston unfolded, I was jolted on so many emotional levels. My thoughts went out to all of the runners, spectators, volunteers,...
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Spinning Out Frustration
Let me start out by saying that the photo above is false advertising. No one looks that good in a spin class. Sweat is dripping everywhere. It smells. People are grunting. If there is a pause in...
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Feeling Normal?
Does anyone with Gastroparesis actually remember what “Normal” feels like? When I think back, I’m not sure if I have ever fully known what “normal” is. When I was in elementary school I was...
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