Eating With Digestive Issues!

I have had problems with my stomach since I was a kid. I don't know what it is but as of lately, it has become unbearable. Sometimes it gets to a point where I can't digest anything and have severe gas pains. And since I already know I am lactose intolerant and have IBS, I have decided to finally alter my diet. Which I should have years ago but it was just so tough.


So over the past 3 days I have been eating less diary (so hard) and less red meats like pork and beef (even harder). But I know that if I don't want to roll around in the bed crying late at night, I have to do better.

The hardest part about all of this is finding alternatives to everything that is bad for my stomach. Some examples are:

• Frozen yogurt instead of ice cream
• Chicken and fish instead of redmeats
• And soy/almond milk instead of whole milk

As I find out more alternatives and helpful info, I will make sure to post it here to help others with this problem because it is no fun having a bloated and sore stomach. <3

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Exercise, Ugh!

I know, I know, I should be more enthusiastic about exercising, but I despise it. The sweating, the moving, just all of it. Lol! Just kidding. I do not hate exercising per se but sometimes it can be a hassle encouraging myself to get moving.

Do you ever so often set out with big plans to walk more or go to the gym? Do you even buy a spiffy new exercise outfit that gets you in the exercise mood and lay it out in hopes that it would inspire you to complete the mission? Well if you're like me the mere thought of putting on the outfit just makes you tired, then that way will probably never work. So what I have started doing is going on more walks with my dog, Shayna. That's right! I found that having her with me helped me to walk a longer distance and really push myself harder than if I was by myself. Shayna loves walking and seeing and smelling new things so we had fun together just checking out everything in our little neighborhood.

To me it seems like a win/win situation, I get my exercise and she gets to explore the world a little more. Awesome! So now that I told you want helps me get active, tell me what gets you up and moving.

My dog, Shayna