Has the Battle Been Lost? | Health Journey Update | March 2024

An update on my weightloss and health journey. Not really good news.
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[@rockyusa2012]

Praying for the best!

[@hannahfitch8977]

Sorry you’re in a rough place so to speak. You’ve certainly helped me with my garden a great deal in just going with the land/materials I have and knowing it’s okay and it doesn’t have to look like anyone else. Thanks so much for your content and education so far and I sincerely hope you are feeling better and can do what you want to with your plants this summer. 🌱 ❤️ 💚.

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

Don’t ever give up.

[@katdunn7934]

I'm so sorry you and your family are going through so much difficulty right now. It's so hard dealing with all of those issues at once. I've dealt with several of those issues as well. It's like a black cloud that won't leave, or at best, a roller-coaster. The stress is horrible, and we try putting on a happy face, but it's not long until our bodies show the stress. I pray you will heal and your husband and son find employment that works for them. And I pray for your daughter as well. If I were you, I'd pray some deliverance prayers. I would also consecrate your daughter to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, if she isn't married, as well as your son. ❤

[@greenthumb782]

Prayers for healing and correct diagnosis so it can be treated....prayers for employment for husband & son.....prayers for daughter to overcome addictions. Don't give up on yourself. Pray for this in Jesus name.

[@wendyburston3132]

Amen

[@GardenJensJourney]

Not giving up. Just understanding my limitations right now and trying to come to terms with it. 🙏❤️

[@ArchangelSteel]

I'm so sorry you and your family are going through such difficult times. Do you mind me asking where you are?

[@GardenJensJourney]

Central Michigan. 😊

[@ArchangelSteel]

@@GardenJensJourney I thought you might be in Michigan too. I heard the sandhills and from how you were describing the weather...your place just had all the same background sounds mine has. :)

[@juliehenderson9539]

Well.... as you were speaking.... I thought you need my husband. He helps me with words I can't find when my potassium is low. You sound just like me!! I sure am not a doctor at all. Sparklers in my eyes. Yep. I know you fight migraines alot. I was told it's optic migraines or it's diabetes. So there is one we are alike. Next... I take insulin. Just so happens this med depletes my potassium levels horrible. If I take one foot and run it down the calf of my other leg it hurts all the way to the bone. Trying to get enough potassium is a struggle for me but as I go along I can't keep thoughts and can't find words.. over all muscle weakness and fatigue. So tired and could sleep all day. Especially if something is upsetting me. So yes... I do understand how you feel . They give a potassium test but it is a smokescreen really. They won't give me the test that will give me the number that it really is. I get tired of counting potassium of foods. I actually was reading on my phone and my head dropped and heart dropped in my chest. So time for me to go buy potassium rich foods. I also drink a potassium powder in water. It helps alot. But after not watching my potassium intake I'll be in so much pain and weakness it takes a long time to recoup. But I'm slowly getting there. I'm also taking beet powder to help my brain. Family! We can't help but stress and care for them. Sometimes all we can do is pray. God knows and He hears us. So while you are waiting on the doctor s appointment try making sure you get your daily allowance of potassium and some beets for brain. God is with you and I will be praying for you. Don't give up!❤

[@user-vv6ov8qg5t]

I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well. Going to the doctor and hospital don’t seem to be helping you. I’m not surprised by that slippery slope, because I started that slide. Fortunately I decided to take a leap of faith and eliminated carbs. Within days my aches, pains and brain fog went away. Meat, cheese, eggs, butter, bacon, anything zero carb. I lost 20 pounds in less than 2 months. I feel great. I’m 62 years old. Just wanted to put that out to you. It sounds like you are at the end of your rope, as was I. Take care, Audrey

[@GardenJensJourney]

Audrey, I am a vegan. I don't eat any of that, especially pork products that are forbidden. I eat lots of veggies, and healthy carbs like beans, whole grains, and starchy veggies.

[@user-vv6ov8qg5t]

@@GardenJensJourney How’s that working out for you?

[@GardenJensJourney]

Audrey, to be clear, I followed the advice to go back to meat and dairy for 4 months. Guess what happened. My cholesterol skyrocketed. My IBS and gastric reflux were out of control. I had worse brain fog because of all that extra fat. My vegan diet isn't why I'm sick. But thanks for trying. ✌️

[@user-vv6ov8qg5t]

Wishing you all the best 💙

[@chaparra71]

I would have to agree that veganism is a bad road to go down. I’d recommend you look up Dr. Ben Bikman, and listen to him.

[@chaparra71]

I’d recommend that you try a carnivore diet,or reducing insulin levels, either via intermittent fasting, or only eating foods that do not cause an insulin response. Most of modern health issues are caused by the foods we eat. I understand that you may have a hard time with coming to grips with working on Saturday (Sunday), but sometimes we have no choice. I could never willingly let my child do that to themself, my life means nothing to me without my children. Hopefully you find a path.

[@GardenJensJourney]

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I am a vegan. I have been vegetarian for 13 years. It's only been the last 6 or so that my health took a nose dive. That being said, I did try going back to eating clean meats for a 4-5 month period, but that only made things worse. My blood work even showed I was getting sicker, not healthier. Eating meat wasn't the answer. I'm very aware of how food affects health. As many of my "health journey" playlist videos show, I have been looking at ways food affects me and making adjustments as necessary. As for my son working Saturdays, it's not an option. We are Sabbath keepers. We honor God by being obedient to his commandments, including the fourth which says: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it. (Exodus 20:8-11) So, though it is hard right now, we know, by faith, God will honor those who honor Him. Our son will be guided to the right place for employment. Be blessed. 🙏🙏