Day 11-20

Happy Thanksgiving! Last week I actually saw improvement and that was exciting. This week on top of continuing my AIP diet (Day 39), And continuing my current supplements. I will be starting Zinc L Carnosine (This one). I have decided to see if the claim to fame is true.

I just finished up a very intense time preparing for Black Friday at our flagship store and still I felt better than I have in months. So progress, but I have learned the body does not heal overnight and even though I don’t want to face it, I realize it could be the adrenaline from the week making me not feel so bad. So I continue on the path to see if it’s the real deal and the symptoms have truly calmed down.

Now let’s begin the journal.

Day 11

Another 8 hours of sleep. Something to be thankful for, it’s Thanksgiving and since our family lives in another state, and it’s just my son and I, we decide to make steaks, sweet potatoes and artichokes. We’ve also decided to take it easy today. Maybe wrap some presents and just hang out. I leave on Sunday for Phoenix so I might get ahead of schedule and pack just to get that done. Tomorrow is Black Friday and I’ll be running around like a crazy person so I think today is just what I need…a break.

I start my Zinc Carnosine today, so I’m hopeful no adverse effects. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Afternoon Update: Well it’s been a successful day no acid to speak of a little nausea after lunch.

Evening Update: The acid hit me hard this evening, it was a rough night. Maybe stress about tomorrow. Maybe stress about my pending travel. Regardless I wasn’t able to eat dinner. I had a bite of my steak which turned out great but that’s all I could manage.I didn’t pack but I did finish laundry so at least packing will be easy. I took my Zinc Carnosine right before bed with my mastic gum and melatonin. From what I’ve read it’s okay to take those together. I had No adverse reactions.

Day 12

Happy Black Friday, today is our big day. This is our super-bowl. All our Design choices and Sales we’ve chosen to run will reflect on how we did this year. Our flagship store is primed and ready. I woke up at 2:30 this morning, so not a good nights sleep. The acid has calmed down so that’s the upside. Adrenaline helps me get through these big projects but it’s horrible for rest and relaxation. Maybe my next experiment needs to be managing stress….

Evening Update: Overall great day, when the adrenaline died down I did have some acid but manageable. And bonus we beat last years numbers so such a nice day.

Day 13

Saturday at last. The hardest thing I have to do is pack. Packing is usually pretty easy for me but there will be supplement sorting and food planning. So a bit more challenging. I’ve been pretty consistent in my routine and have been really good with my diet. My appetite is improving and I’m back up to 110. Overall I’m feeling better. Still improvement is needed but feeling so much more in control of my body

Evening Update: Well I confess I did my shopping and laid in bed all day. I must have lifted something too heavy because my back is all messed up again. I took a nap and really haven’t moved since, but as far as the acid and nausea go not so bad. After eating I had the normal bout of it but not an all day event. I guess that’s the thing, it’s more controlled now. I still have days that are brutal but the suffering is shorter and instead of feeling hopeless I know it will go away.

Day 14

Good morning, today I travel for the first time doing AIP and using supplements. Am I looking forward to this. That is a firm no.

I’m prepared as I can be. I have access to a full kitchen so that is helpful and will make it easier. I’m keeping my meal plan basic. Chicken, sweet potatoes, salad. Hamburger. My supplements are packed in my pill organizer. My lotions and potions are ready to go.

So far the morning is going well, but I have a ton to do. My back is feeling a little better so that is positive. The hardest thing will be flying. Oh man I hate flying but I will survive it. I’m gone 5 days. I did have to purchase a A small blender for the trip because they don’t have one but I need my smoothies.The good news is I meal prepped for my son, cleaned the house and got my workout done. Morning Supplements done, grooming done, packing done! I have been working hard to knock it out….and my flight just got delayed by 2 hours . It’s thanksgiving weekend so not shocked. People are going home.

Evening Update: Well I finally got on my flight, a 2 hour delay. Okay here’s something truly awesome, I have a huge fear of flying but I was calm as a cucumber. Nobody had to hold my hand as I tried to breathe through my panic. I still felt a little nervous but in comparison I was a rockstar.

Day 15

After finally getting to bed after midnight. I woke up this morning rushing to make lunch and get through my morning routine. Mission Accomplished…barely.

I’m heading to the new store now to see what still needs to be done. Hoping I get this done quickly so I can visit our other stores while we are in town. I’ll keep you posted.

Evening Update: A super productive day. We got more done then I thought we would. After working so hard to get my lunch made this morning. I totally forgot it. Which meant I starved. So as soon as we got home, I scarfed it down and that was a huge mistake. They are not kidding when they say eat slow. I’m feeling better now but it was touch and go for a bit. God bless Zofran for saving me.

Day 16

I’m on day 44 of AIP and halfway through my GERD experiment. I am in Arizona and in a rental house with three other women. One of which is on the weight loss drug that is so popular, I woke at three to her being sick all night. It was not pleasant for either of us.

I know that living a healthy life is hard but is that worth it. Obviously it is for many people but when I think how hard I fight to not feel that way. I would do anything to not feel sick. I guess it’s hard for me to understand. I missed half my supplements last night because I passed out, including my melatonin that I now desperately wish I had taken them so I could have maybe slept through the whole ordeal.

I was at 14.8k steps when I went to bed. I try to hit 10k everyday but it only happens 50% of the time. Yesterday I was there by 3pm. Which explains my exhaustion.

It’s another busy day and more things have been added to my plate. My plan to leave Thursday morning is shaky at best. I’ll probably end up leaving Friday night but I’m not changing my reservation yet. Just maybe I can get it done, it will be harder now that one of my direct reports is down for at least the day but still we could get there.

Day 17

I’m exhausted, sticking to my regimen has been so difficult with the constant go. If I ever felt like slacking this is it. I forgot to take my Zinc Carnosine last night. Man I disappoint me, this one really helps but I always take new pills at night because I don’t want to have a bad reaction when I’m working.

It was a 12 hour work day and then a dinner. I was so exhausted I got in my pjs to read and I was out before I even started. I am not feeling great and I know it’s because I’m not taking care of myself. I originally planned on leaving first thing Thursday morning but now I’ve moved my flight to Friday night because of the extra project. Hopefully after this week, I can rest until the end of the year. I know it’s only a few weeks but I need it.

Day 18

Well I was good yesterday and took most of my supplements and had a lot of protein. I feel much better. Exhausted but less crappy. To be fair building a store is hard work. It’s stressful and intense manual labor with 10-12 hour days.

Yesterday I felt like garbage with the acid and nausea but this morning I feel a little better. Tired still but less lethargic.

Another event tonight that I pray I will make it through but then home tomorrow. I miss my home and my routine. I imagine this weekend I’ll collapse but then I slow down at least for a few weeks and I cannot wait. Overall a good day. I don’t think I had any Zofran. Everything is a blur now so I can’t be sure. I took the zinc L Carnosine last night. I think this might be the difference maker. I felt much better today.

Day 19

Thank Goodness. I finally head home today. The store looks beautiful and it’s finally open to the public.

This morning I’ll make my smoothie early and start packing. In spite of some bad days, it was a nice trip. I was very social and my new partner from operations did very well on his first store. So good feelings all around. As for my acid/GERD, I’ll try to keep you posted if the Zinc Carnosine continues to work but so far this seems to have the most impact of everything I’ve tried.

Day 20

I slept in my own bed last night and that was awesome. I even got 7 hours of sleep which is much better then my 3 to 4 hours per night last week.

Somehow I stretched my leg wrong late last night and now I’m in pain. I kept my potassium levels up but maybe all the time on my feet and running around exhausted my muscles.

My GERD is improving, I really think the Zinc Carnosine is the reason, it has improved it so much. The ACV helps, the aloe, the magnesium, mastic gum all helpful contributors but I’ve noticed the biggest difference when I started taking This.

Recap

A fairly successful week, I managed to gain a pound, open a beautiful new store, and for the most part stay on my supplements and never stopped doing my AIP Diet. I’m at 48 days now on it and looking forward to my 60 day mark.

Anyway I hope this has been as helpful for you as it has been for me. I hope next week I’ll see even more improvement. If you want to read my next post Part 3 Click Here

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