One Step at a Time April

[NoraC]

I also saw this which I thought was interesting.
I'm sure that this has been discussed in other places. But, I do think the nutrition connection is interesting.



Alcoholism is considered to be an addictive allergy complicated by hypoglycemia and vitamin/mineral malnutrition. Rotation elimination diets and hypoglycemia diets are essential. Don't forget the baseline vitamin/mineral supplements. Take calcium (2000 mg) and magnesium (1000 mg) per day, essential fatty acids 5 mg t.i.d. Vitamin B6 100 mg b.i.d., and chromium and vanadium at 250 mcg/day are essential to solve the hypoglycemia problem. Bioflavonoids (catechin) 1 gram/day and amino acids (i.e. DL-phenylananine) should also be consumed. Take 1 oz. plant derived colloidal minerals diluted in calcium enriched orange juice every time craving for alcohol occurs.

[paulywogg]

My gosh Nora,you are such a doll I KNOW that this is all hormonal,I have an app on my phone to track TOM and I always get to feeling weird and wondering what's up,look it up and here we go,I'm seriously not depressed (unless its that time) I want to cry but the tears won't come,so I drink and the tears flow like Niagara falls, yeah,I'll not take effexor or any of those pills,I DO od on coffee everyday and I was trying to quit smoking, I duno if it led to the anxiety,I am very sensitive to anything in my body,that's why I'm leery and no I don't read side effects first like my coworker suggested, I take something and if it makes me feel weird I 86 it,Aihfl,love the dog! My beloved Cookie(RIP) was my best friend for 7 years,I love dachshunds, so loyal,Kell got a pup for Louie,a little shitzhu and chiuahuah mix they named Dottie,she looks like a little Winslow haha,I hadn't posted here for awhile cuz I was just too damned embarrassed by my post to Rusty that day,I was reading her original post while on the treadmill and I totally misread it, I didn't mean to sound so ugly and horrible, you guys know that's not me,I apologized but I know I sounded like a big fat douche so I dunno if she forgives me anyways much love to ALL,Lifetime movies,pizza and bed

[paulywogg]

Forgot to say Nora,sorry about the eye, are you sleeping on it weird? Liz,sorry about Erin's accident but thank goodness she's ok,still that leaves you rattled

[NoraC]

Pauly - we know that you are not like that. You apologized and we all forgot about it. I'm sure that Rusty is not upset with you. :hug:

I know that your hormones really affect you. I had the same problem too. That's why I immediately thought of you.

[SKendall]

Great post, Nora. The anti-craving tip especially. I'm sure you already put it in the NN. I am hypoglycemic and the hg diet is amazing. I used to love to drink on an empty stomach and feel the hit. This diet makes sure that doesn't happen and I don't remember wanting to drink on a full stomach.

I think I wasn't quite ready for the 2 new exercises which are pilates based. So now back to the brace and pain medicine, hopefully not for long.

[NoraC]

Red - how are things going in your world. Have things improved with your roommate & your sister? I hope so. It's terrible if you can't feel comfortable in your own home. :heartbeat:

[NoraC]

x-post SK. Sorry that the exercises have made your pain worse again. Hopefully, that will improve right away.

I didn't post that info anywhere else. I haven't researched it all so I don't know how beneficial/harmful those supplements could be. I don't want to spread bad or harmful advice.

But, with that being said, I always wanted to drink on an empty stomach. I would be so annoyed when I came home and dinner was already ready. osteroops:

[paulywogg]

I know I'm hypoglycemic, I can feel a crash about 3 hours after eating, I've been trying to follow a no sugar,lite carb eating plan,seems to blow up in my face though btw,I have drank yet again, I'm upset by it,dealing with it,shoot you guys I just dunno whats going on, Thursday was a bad day from the moment I woke up,just anxious from the start Prince died and so stupidly I started crying while doing a haircut when I heard it on the radio,slow at work and I came home to try and nap,couldn't, a bad stupid decision to drive over and get beer! Yesterday I was off and what did I do? You already know, Brady confronted me,gave me a hug,Jesus,what thehell am i doing? Today was supposed to be day one,hell,I had the shakes,annoyance, Kell said just have one to take the edge off,so I did,more than one actually but tomorrow IS day one,do or die, thanks and sorry

[SKendall]

Pauly, coffee has started to affect me now after 2 cups. I tried the decaf and wasn't impressed. Someone suggested I try Peet's coffee, I really can't tell that it's decaf. It's a little pricey so I stock up when it's on sale. Peet's stock was climbing making it a good buy on Jim Cramer.

I doubt Rusty is mad at you at all.

Pouring here, so I hop Peggy doesn't need to go out later. However, sun tomorrow.

Everyone gets to sleep in tomorrow!

[SKendall]

Pauly, I forgot to mention the HG diet has a lot of protein in it. They suggest eating every 2 hours so you don't have the crash. In between meals I used a shake with protein powder in it and frozen strawberries, milk and ice.

[NoraC]

Pauly - glad that you decided today was the last day. You are going to get this. I've been going back and reading posts, advice, etc. And cutting little bits out to save. It helps.

[treetops]

Yep, get back into starting on day one Pauly. You can do it girl. I am also very saddened about the death of Prince - but you know, we will always have the music and that was his lasting gift.
Maybe don't try to give up everything at once - i.e., a total no sugar diet and all. If you look at the how many of us quit - we focused to get AL out of the way first. I know there are different points of view about this on MWO but it can be just too overwhelming sometimes to do a total cleanse in one go. Maybe Stick to the basics and start with the no-booze diet. Thats pretty simple and it only requires giving up one thing.
Hi there to everyone else - I seem to be posting all over the place today and dont mean to be intrusive but I wanted to make sure Pauly got my message.

[NoraC]

treetops - THANK YOU for coming by. Please come back. I agree that I couldn't give up anything else at the same time. I actually made that clear a couple of times to hubby if he mentioned my cookies.

[treetops]

Thanks Nora. I guess I was one of the more fortunate ones who actually ate much more healthier once I stopped drinking. I ate more regularly and had no desire for junk salty foods - because I associated those with AL or sitting around or quick snacks. I have always liked cooking and cooked for others but when I quit - , I ate far more regular meals myself, partly because it gave me structure and regular habits to my day but also because I didn't have stomach reflux or feel ill, as I did when I was drinking. I could eat raw fruit and vegetables again without getting indigestion! And I lost weight and puffiness. The fun part (for me) was that I could have 'treats' like ice-cream and chocolate now and again. But I know we are all different - mentally, physically and in our daily lives and demands. But keeping it simple worked for me. (hellz the grammar in this post is dreadful).

[NoraC]

Thanks for that info, kuya. Very interesting.