I had my assessment with my new weightlifting coach. He said my upper body strength and range of motion is looking pretty good, but it will probably take several months to get my lower body doing the explosive deep squats required for Olympic lifts. This was actually better than I had expected, since about aContinue reading “Olympic weightlifting”
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Mac n cheese with protein
In a high power blender, combine: Boil 16 oz of cavatappi pasta 10-11 mins. Strain and set aside. Start a bechamel….4 tbps of butter and about 1/4 cup of flour heated over medium heat for a few mins until it smells nutty. Then slowly dump in the flavor sauce from the blender and whisk itContinue reading “Mac n cheese with protein”
Fit in my 40s update
It’s been about two months since I have reframed my thinking about fatigue, chronic illness, and fitness. My therapist has been very helpful in reinforcing my new mindset, as well as looking at the scientific evidence of my recent colonoscopy, which shows no signs of inflammation. With my Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s medically managed, I shouldContinue reading “Fit in my 40s update”
One year, 9 month update
I am now able to eat a wide variety of foods, and am not limited to a vegan diet. My diet now is a semi-vegetarian diet, with cheese and egg, and occasional meat. I started eating chicken since I can’t tolerate tofu, and found that it provided satiety and energy my body appreciated. I addedContinue reading “One year, 9 month update”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 