Yesterday was 4/20 and I was in pain so I decided to try the "Motivation" blend of Mellow Fellow's delta-8 vape pens. It helped with the pain, but I was too tired to stay awake. I had to go back to bed. Caleb woke me up several times the night before. There was a thunder storm that was scaring Bella to shaking. I was not well rested when I got up out of bed. I had neck pain from sleeping the wrong way. It hurt just to keep my head up. I tried kratomade too. I also took a delta-8 half gummy. I was desperate to be able to work on my house cleaning. I got none done. I tried to get Caleb to work, but he won't work without my supervision. I spent most of the day resting in bed.
I checked my glucose and ketones last night. I was in ketosis! Ketones were at 0.5. I woke up early today. I have already taken my medications and supplements. I even took my Ozempic this morning already! I need a day 1 whole body photo to track my progress. I bought a liver detox supplement this morning because I was reading a lot about them yesterday. I really want to detox what I believe is likely a fatty liver. I believe that plus menopause hormonal imbalances are keeping me heavy despite my attempts to lose weight. I have not been in ketosis lately because I have been taking a break from the strict keto diet. I just wanted to enjoy my food, whatever it was I wanted. It has been so long since I have had orange juice, or any fruits beside blueberries and strawberries. I have not had rice or beans in forever. I have not had pasta in the same time. It was nice to just be able to eat normally. I have gained weight from it though. I am going back on the keto diet provided I get to stay with Virta. I need Virta's app to be able to track my numbers. I input my glucose and ketones readings there and it helps me with my routine. I don't know how I will collect my data for Dr. Kent without that app. If the VA does not re-authorize my referral soon enough, I will likely lose my data. I will need to find another app for diabetics trying to maintain ketosis, and I will need to find another way to get my supplies for testing.
It is now 0729, and Caleb is awake. I took my belly measurement for reference. 149 cm around. I need to create a spreadsheet to track my progress.
I think we are going to be having thunderstorms all day according to the weather report. Bella is with Nana and has been with her all night. I slept through the storm last night, but Bella was terrified.
I am planning on getting laundry going, picking up my room, and hopefully will be able to steam clean the carpet in the hallway and in Caleb's room. Caleb needs to get the trash out of the house. Tomorrow is trash pickup day. I have just done my morning routine by washing my face, brushing my hair, and cleaning myself up. Caleb is making us chicken flavored ramen noodles. I have been looking into keto friendly ramen, but it is so expensive.
I am hoping for a better week this week than last week. I feel better today than I did yesterday.
I don't think I have many appointments this week. I need to stay at home as much as possible just to reduce gas usage because I don't have a lot of money right now. I haven't planned dinner for this week, and I don't get paid until next week. I will be cooking a chuck roast today hopefully. I like to make a keto Italian seasoned chuck roast with fresh vegetables. I add sweet onions, eggplant (not keto), zucchini, yellow squash, baby bella mushrooms, portabella mushrooms, tri-color bell peppers, and canned fire roasted tomatoes. It is good with parmesan cheese on top!
It is gray outside this morning. I heard the birds singing this morning.
I have got to get a hold of VA Community Care and ask why they are taking months to approve my referral to Virta. My doctor referred me to Virta back in January if I am not mistaken.
Nana needs to go to take her fasting labs this week. I have a transition appointment with Caleb's current and future teachers this week to help us move from middle school to high school. Caleb is going to have his in-home therapy this week too.
I am trying to figure out how to stretch what I have in my bank account to last until payday. It's likely not going to happen. I have so little. I'm going to try to use the groceries I have before I buy more. I just ate my ramen noodles and am now sweating. It was good. I use to eat ramen nearly every day when I was a kid.
I chatted with my mom this morning on facebook messenger. She is trying to watch her macros now. We were chatting about our diets and our goals. I still need to get Caleb to take my photo for record.
I've got to get Caleb's meds out.
Thank you for reading! Keep us in your prayers! Have a blessed day!
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