Day 15 & 16

Hey everyone,

   I hope your weekend was great! Well I just have to say thank you for all the love and support y'all give me it really helps me and pushes myself to stay on top of this journey I'm choosing to do for my self. :)

Day 15 upper weight day - I'm starting to love workout pain or maybe I'm just getting addicted to the workout pain. Cause if you think about it, its pretty amazing how your body works. you push your self you can feel the pain but you still keep going ':)

Day 16 run day - Well to start off I thought I would treat my self to a cup of eggnog last night - only had about 4oz. it was to sweet. I haven't had milk, or very little dairy in the past 2 weeks. But it was very bad bad idea. I woke up and my stomach isn't feel so good this morning.  I started my run anyways :} I was slower in the beginning but I told my self you need to fight for it and push your self (yes i know I talk to my self when I'm working out and yes out loud lol- I'm crazy i know I've been told before) But i feel like i finished strong today. And know I better not have dairy ever again or try again in a month or so :)

 I found some info out about Gastritis/Ulcers and wanted to share with everyone.

 Dairy

          Avoid Cows milk & dairy foods made from whole milk or cream

You may find that your gastritis is triggered when you consume certain dairy products – especially cow’s milk. You are more likely to develop an acute case of gastritis if you have a serious dairy intolerance. Gastritis occurs when the protective layer in your stomach is compromised or damaged. Gastritis can be triggered by many things.

Fatty Foods

Avoid deep fried foods like onion rings.

Foods to avoid for those with gastritis include fatty foods that increase stomach-lining inflammation. Avoid deep-fried foods such as onion rings, fried chicken and breaded seafood. Fried eggs and fried pies should be avoided. Avoid French fries and potato chips. Eliminate foods that contain trans-fatty acids. In addition to irritating sensitive stomach lining, they can increase high blood pressure and lead to obesity and heart disease. Trans-fatty acids typically are found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, doughnuts and crackers. Processed food is usually higher in trans-fatty acids than fresh food. Margarine is a common source of high trans-fatty acids.

Refined Foods

White bread and pasta contain refined sugars.

Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center recommend that patients with gastritis avoid refined foods that contain sugar in addition to trans fats. White bread and pasta are other refined foods that irritate the stomach lining.

Spices

Hot peppers may exacerbate symptoms.

Spicy foods like hot pepper, mustard and hot sauce can exacerbate gastritis symptoms. Acid reflux caused by eating spicy foods can lead to gastritis. While a bland diet is not required to treat gastritis, weak stomach linings already damaged by gastritis rebel when exposed to very spicy food.

Vegetables

Garlic and onion may cause burning and pain.

Raw, coarse vegetables should be avoided, especially when dealing with chronic gastritis episodes. Food should be easily digestible. Many people with gastritis find that onions and garlic cause burning and pain, while others cannot tolerate tomatoes; these are also some of the same foods that people with acid reflux should avoid. People who suffer from gastritis can eat vegetables that are cooked or cut up in small pieces. Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center report that patients should chew food well before swallowing to avoid stomach-lining irritation.

Beverages

 

Acidic drinks that can irritate a sensitive stomach include carbonated beverages and citrus fruit juices. Coffee, both caffeinated and decaffeinated, should be avoided because of the gas and acid they create. Tea and cola that contain caffeine should also be avoided. (I don't drink Cola, Coffee, Tea Or Alcoholic beverages - I'm just sharing if you know if anyone that is going through this too) Over-consumption of alcohol is a major contributor to the development of gastritis. All alcoholic beverages should be avoided when experiencing gastritis flare-ups.