by happyass » 14 Jul 2007, 06:35
no need to apologize patty. we've all been there. i think we can recognize when someone is having a major anxiety cycle due to the pain. i know one day i was driving from a dr's appt back to work and i swore my ass was burning so much that i felt my brain was going to explode and that i wanted to drive off the key bridge!!!!!!
anyway, i think what you are eating is fine. i would highly recommend though to get in some more vegetarian type soups - try having some soup for breakfast with some warm polenta. i know it sounds weird, but trust me....you can really enjoy soup in the morning. make sure it is hot to more than warm. try this instead of the cereal.
another option, is to cook your all bran buds along with your oatmeal. this will help soften the bran buds.
a macrobiotic counselor told me that even though it is fiber, it is hard (cereal) and sometimes our bodies will expel that same texture coming out. so hard going in, hard going out.
that is why having warm (not cold cereal) and mushy, soft, creamy-like, soup like items for breakfast is good for you. plus it helps your digestive system get a head start with liquids rather than solids.
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i also would suggest you add some nice lentils and black/pinto beans to your diet. on top of your veggies - make sure you are having a variety of veggies each day, not just the same ones - and you can have a wonderful plate of steamed veggies with mixed whole grains, black beans, and brown rice with a bit of gomasio on it right after having a nice hearty light soup.
i don't know if you like tofu, but if you have a favorite chinese take out place, see if they make bean curd homestyle with mixed veggies. this will help your tummy. it's a great meal with tofu and mixed veggies.
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in addition to your blueberries, add in some blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries. you may even want to consider getting a frozen bag of mixed berries and making a smoothie without sugar, using some apple juice as sweetner, and then adding soy or EdenBlend milk with ice. yum!
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there is so much more you can do with your diet sweetie. have some fun!
and when you are eating your healthy foods, tell yourself that you are putting good stuff in so good stuff will come out. i hope you are not worried about what you eat and how it will affect your BM as this will tend to cause an anxiety situation while you are eating........
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let's have a great weekend!!!! :-)