 Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, lschuchmann. It sounds like you had a normal reaction to adjustment from a very low-fiber to a very high-fiber diet perhaps too quickly. I would suggest backing off a little on the complex carbs and gradually reintroduce them to your diet. In the meantime, go for a good-quality yogurt or similar fermented product with active probiotic cultures 1-2 times per day (6-8 oz or 180-240 ml/gm each time). As you build up your fiber intake, be sure to drink plenty of fluids, 6-8 fluid ounces or 180-240 ml for each 5 grams. |
 lschuchmann 12 years ago | I was excited yesterday to find that my grocery store had the SWG bread and English muffins, SWG pumpkin seeds, Omega3 eggs, the specified meats, etc. They are more expensive, but there, so I bought them. However, a word of caution. Perhaps I am unique because I have fibromyalgia, but I normally don’t eat any bread and have not eaten breads,or cereals for years. For lunch yesterday I ate one warmed slice of SWG bread with a little natural peanut butter, one English muffin with a little butter and unsweetened applesauce, about 1/2 cup of SWG pumpkin seeds, a samll tangerine, and a couple of red grapes. I had had oatmeal and HEB Mootopia milk for breakfast. As I was finishing my lunch my stomach began to cramp and become nauseous. I felt like throwing up. I crawled into bed with my cat curled up with me. I evenually fell asleep and awoke 2 hours later, not as woozy, but didn’t feel “normal” until around 8 or 9 PM. I could hardly drink even water. I must have eaten too much of these new foods for lunch! They tasted good to me and I was obviously very curious about tasting them.
Question: Am I unique? Are there other people with fibromyalgia who have experienced this reaction to the SWG foods? I had been on an Atkins-leaning diet of low carbs and had remission of fibromyalgia symptoms on this diet. But had become bored with it.
This morning I feel normal again. I had an Omega-3 egg and one slice of SWG toast with little bit of peanut butter and just a few SWG pumpkin seeds on top. I feel fine – no adverse reaction this morning. |
 inastrvl 12 years ago | I too live alone. Fortunately I live in a city with many options for buying healthy food. But if you buy fresh eggs, the best bread with whole wheat, nuts, and seeds you can freeze a loaf and have a second one as well. I keep it in my freezer and toast it as I need it. Fresh fruits and veggies or frozen will work with the program if it is tough to buy them from a farmer. Keep following the program and know that if you are not losing on a daily basis……you are NOT gaining. Good luck, Janet. |
 JustJanet 12 years ago | I made a special trip out of town to try to fine some of the suggested ingredients. I found SWG Bread in the freezer department and wish I hadn’t. What little taste there is is awful and it is very dry, not to mention expensive. I found some grass-fed hamburger but haven’t tried it yet. Couldn’t find Omega-3 eggs though. Most of the menus are way too large for a single person so I’m using their example and making things the best I can. I’m just a simple country girl so most of the menus are like something from outer space to me and way too expensive for me to try. I’m using my meal planner and completing my food journal and eating frozen fruit and sweet potatoes which I never ate before. No weight loss yet but still hopeful. |
