It may have been that huge piece of scrumcious carrot cake; I haven't had sugar or wheat for that matter, in ages! It could have been the three (rather large) glasses of wine, with dinner, the night before? Hmmmm? When is the last time I had that much wine? Maybe it's the ongoing annoyance of dealing with ridiculously young, spotty faced, estate agents who cannot answer routine questions about the properties they're showing! Is it just stress associated with travelling, being away from home, being out of my routine.... or a combination of all of the above? In any case (and I hear a few "I told you so," in my future) I did not feel so great yesterday. That feeing of "normalcy," where you feel pretty okay and "like your old self," was off in the distance, just out of my grasp. I was sluggish all day and by late afternoon felt exhausted; my arms and legs weighted a thousand pounds. The couch and I melded into an unrecognisable mess of blankets, pillows and body parts by 4:30 and I was in bed by 9:30. That seemed to help, as this morning looks a lot brighter! Only two properties to see today and then it's me and the couch for the duration. Arielle and Max arrive tomorrow, so I need all my strength for them! Yes, I heard you... I did listen... but it's so easy to get caught up in that false sense of security, especially when you feel soooooo freakin good! You feel invincible, don't you? You get cocky and a little bit full of yourself! Ahhh well, one can only hope that this too shall pass and I'll be back on "Feelgood Freeway," in no time.
I wish you all a long, restful, excellent Easter weekend and hope you get to enjoy your family and friends. 🐣
Ah well Melissa at least you HAD the wine and the carrot cake (one of my favourites) - though the real estate 'kids' don't sound as much 'fun' - so hope you get a bit of rest squeezed in before you are needed by the 'familia' - have the best Easter you can !
It’s nice pretending to be a normal person sometimes. If rest restores you, then you’re doing ok. The thought of moving home is stressful in itself. You will remember what it’s all for when Arielle and Max get there and you’ll get that shot of energy that we save for emergencies. I love York. I wrote out a check list of priorities and must haves and would likes and ticked them for each property. The winner was clear ( mostly a feeling). Still happy 25 years on, my house loves you back.
I recently had some "dulce de leche" (basically condensed milk) that one of my kids brought back as a souvenir from the Dominican Republic. I had given up lactose months ago. I got really sick.. I thought I was having a kidney stone colic (I've never had one but the endocrinologist, a couple of weeks ago, asked me twice, had I had a kidney stone). Same thing happened with wheat. The longer you stay off of something you are intolerant of, the worse it makes you feel when you have it again, in my experience.
I too was doing that elimination diet, so now I know Im intolerant to wheat or gluten and to dairy.
Being away from home and your culture is hard... at least you speak the same language! I find that when you've lived in different countries, you are never where you "want" to be.
I agree... i should have realised, but wine with dinner (out in a nice restaurant, was a must!) and the cake was irresistible! Mix in a few other stress components and you have a bit if a disaster! Sign me, "
I would be a sucker for “ dulce de Leche” all my favourite things together. To heck with the consequences.
A threatened flare and a reluctant increase in Pred has turned me into a sugar monster - nothing is safe. I disgust myself and it is Easter and they ( chocolate eggs) are on top of the kitchen cupboards - still. Help! 🐷🧟♀️
It’s just not fair, poor you. I couldn’t resist the cake or the wine. In fact as you are dealing with estate agents I would have thought they were a necessity. You are trying to do too much, but sometimes we haven’t the option and you try to carry on regardless. Life takes over.
Ohhhhh, you knew better. You just decided to throw caution to the wind and accept the conseqences. I’m not sure carrot cake would do it for me, but offer me a piece of Napolean Torte or German Chocolate Cake and I’m right there with you.
Best wishes to you, too, for a very happy Easter. Enjoy your family but remember to at least glance at your spoons every now and then.
I had two days of hips not being sore but yesterday left me wrung out! So we went for a meal and I ordered a gluten free pizza - they didn't do such a thing, so I had the four cheese anyway (calcium = balance?!) and today - I felt sore. But it was worth it! Savour the memory of those comforting foods! I hope you regain something like "normal" soon and enjoy your Easter. X
Ohhhh Pongo! I found out that Gluten free is not necessarily Wheat free! I was shocked! I have been staying away from Wheat... and Brighton people always push the Gluten free on me. I read that it is what causes a lot of the headaches, blotting, muscle and gastro issues, etc... because it's genetically modified it's not really "real" Wheat. Maybe that is why you felt yucky!
I looked at the recipe, sounds fab. My daughter has lots of allergies and i usually buy rice noodles - where do you get your soya noodles? Can't believe I haven't seen or bought them!
Holland and Barrett. But I got some others at Sainsbury's I think. I usually use Tesco nesr me but not there so think Sainsbury's as only other place I went.
Oh no, poor you! But maybe you can polish your halo in the knowledge that you are teaching us newbies the rights and wrongs of the journey. I hope you feel better soon 👼
For me some foods trigger flares, wine, sugar, flour, in particular. I'm trying an elimination diet called AIP where you eat basic and wholesome foods only for 30 days then try reintroducing things.
Good job you! Yes I have done that too, as I have triggers... but this particular weekend I indulged... I actually over indulged! I am back on the wagon and slip only occasionally, just to prove I am actually LIVING & ENJOYING my life!!!!!
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Thank you all for your encouragement and caring and understanding 
A glass of wine??
