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Maker's Diet, Days 1-3...
So far so good. Haven't cheated. The only questionable things I've consumed is some lite salad dressing (not too much either), and I had a can of V8 with breakfast this morning. One of the tiny ones. Removing my favorite Diet Dr. Pepper, and carbs of all kinds is a huge step for me, so... Read More »
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Fibromyalgia: The Other "F Word". . . .and Other Musings
So I was stuck with Jury Duty. . . I was going to be a tough girl, and suck it up and go and get it over with. . . hopefully they'd leave me alone about it for a while. So, I made the 27 mile trek to the courthouse. There were about 200 people packed into a tiny courtroom. . .six to a pew. . .... Read More »
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The Maker's Diet
Today my Mom ran into a good friend, and my 5th grade teacher. This teacher was one of my favorites, and asked how I was doing. My mom told her that I had Fibromyalgia. My friend and teacher then told my mom about the book "The Makers Diet" and the other book by the author, can't think... Read More »
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Checking In. . .
Wow, it's been a while. I was so surprised to sign in a couple of days ago and see the new comments on my first blog. Thank you for your thoughts. They really have spurred me on to do something that I've been mulling over for six months. In my area, to my knowledge, there are no chronic pain... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
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The First Steps
So, I haven't been skinny since I was about eight or so. I've really never been grossly overweight, but I've ranged from thick to chubby since then. I am 4'11", and there is no way I'm putting my weight on here, but I'm ultimately looking to lose about 40 lbs. However,... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
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Fibromyalgia, Part III. . . The Aftermath
So, I was fired, and welcomed back home with open arms. Thank God.However. . . to get back home, I had to move. I was living in a second story apartment two hours away from home, where the toxin and I had lived. As much as I would have loved to, I would have packed up the clothes and belongings I... Read More »
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Fibromyalgia, Part II. . .Attack of the Employers!
Let's see, where did I leave off. . . Oh yeah, I was diagnosed.Anyway. My boss at the time was understanding, and offered me intermittent leave to protect my job. I had to use it often for doctor appointments, and leaving early when I just couldn't take any more. I was a customer service... Read More »
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Fibromyalgia, Part I
Hi. I'm Amy. I'm 26, and I have Fibromyalgia. Actually, today is the first anniversary of my diagnosis.This is my story, or the first part anyway. I remember the first time I felt the pain. I was sitting in Biology class in college. I was 19. I wondered why my back was... Read More »
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