Two things:

1. I had my lipids and inflammation marker redone on the labs from this past Wednesday. 3 weeks and 2 days after I cut out sugar and meat and all processed foods. My doctor said cholesterol doesn’t drop that fast and it would take 3 months. I’m absolutely thrilled to report that my total cholesterol dropped from 252 to 191! All the other lipids went down as well. My inflammation marker CRP went from .51 which is abnormal, to .30! This was all the proof I needed to fully commit to this vegetarian lifestyle. I haven’t ever had success like this! I’m not hungry, I have more energy, and while I’ve only lost a pound, I don’t care. I feel better inside and know my labs confirm my health. I no longer care what the scale says and that’s a HUGE win for me!

2. The minute I got on chemo, the joint and muscle pain came roaring back. The only good thing that I take from this is that I now know that I won’t feel like this after chemo is done, provided I stick to this lifestyle.

In honor of the pain I’m in and because I was so grouchy, I’ve decided to share a little diddy I wrote last week. I debated about sharing it, but decided if you don’t get the negative out, it means it’s still inside of you, and that’s not good! So I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it…..

(Sing to the tune of MY FAVORITE THINGS in the English accent)

BALLAD OF THE CHEMO CURMUDGEON:

Snotty baristas and coffee that’s too cold, pain in my body that makes me feel so old.
Nausea and vomiting, chemo will bring,
These are a few of my least favorite things.
Amazon packages are too tough to open, adults who complain and spend all their days mopin’, winters that stretch far beyond into spring,
These are a few of my least favorite things…..

A house that is dirty with a sink full of dishes, not enough time to fulfill all my wishes, the strain of my voice, when I try to sing
These are a few of my least favorite things

WHEN THE DOG BITES
WHEN THE BEE STINGS
WHEN I START TO CURSE
I SIMPLY REMEMBER MY LEAST FAVORITE THINGS AND THEN I FEEL SOOOOO MUCH WORSE!!!!!

Have a great week everyone!