AdventuresWithMeg

This is an update on my food science chronicles and some body science ive been doing and wanted to share it with you! If you feel uncomfortable reading about calorie counting, calorie deficit and avoid topics about weight loss or similar please dont read ahead.

Food Science:

Last year I was told I have dermographism and from my research it’s an immune disorder so I believe it’s considered an autoimmune disorder. Dermographism is a condition where light scratching or pressure causes raised, red welts due to histamine release from mast cells. It can be triggered by skin irritation, stress, infections, medications and extreme temperatures. 

I’ve been trying to avoid some of the higher histamine foods since the conversation with my doctor and I’ve noticed a change in how i mentally and physically feel.  After the last visit with the doc and after bouncing around a few spots for weight I decided to take a look into my nutrition and do the following;

• Figure out how much I eat in a day and what’s needed for my body.
• Learn how to count calories healthy.
• Eventually learn about Macro counting but still getting used to counting calories. 
• Learning more about low histamine foods. 
• Learn my deficit and what I need to eat to lose weight in a healthy way without getting rid of muscle. 

My Fitness Pal has been quite helpful, Wayne has recommended it to me as well as some friends of Wayne. So far it’s been quite nice, easy to use and I’m not using it with a negative mindset which is a plus. Since I started using it I’m finding it easier to know how much will fill me up instead of over eating and feeling gross. It also keeps track of my steps  and does take into consideration how much physical exercise I’ve been doing for the day. 

Wayne has introduced me to several zero drinks and im quite liking them and not eating as much sugar which is a helpful side quest in this experiment. I’m trying to keep to a certain calorie deficit and a better balance of fiber, protein and what not. 

Body Science:

With the changes in food and calorie counting  I have added in more movement. It alternates between floor based pilates and adding more smaller movement on alternating days (walking, stretches and trying my hand at meditation).  It’s been helpful so far. I’m trying to let my body get used to doing new movements and building up newer muscles; I’m finding I’m not uncomfortable or in pain which is ideal. 

There’s potential of me reaching out to one of Wayne’s friends who is a personal trainer if he’s open to answering some questions I have. I also have been taking Vitamin C every morning (5g to 7g) which has helped alot with my sinus issues, my skin is better than it ever has been, and my joints are feeling a bit more loose. I don’t know if I would recommend (Vitamin C) to others as I’m not sure it would work but it has worked for me so I will continue to do so.  

Pushing myself is not something I want to do so I’m glad for a slower start and getting more intense as I get more strength and my body can handle it. 

Till Next Time, 

Meg