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#Microblog Mondays - A very Paleo Holiday

Monday, December 15, 2014

#Microblog Mondays? Read more about it here!

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There are not many things that I like about CrossFit, as you all know very well by now. The one thing that I can honestly say that I am grateful to CrossFit for is the Paleo type of diet that we have been following for well over a year now. Sure we are not perfect 100% of the time, but we eat a lot healthier because of it and we feel better, too.

Cutting out gluten has made me realize that I may, in fact, have a sensitivity towards it. When I eat a regular cookie (with flour/wheat) it doesn't take long for me to feel like total crap afterwards. Seriously, I get stomach pains, some yucky bloating, and have to lay down. Not fun. Especially for someone who loves baking ~~and eating~~ Christmas cookies like I do. In the past, I have taken days off work to bake cookies around the clock for days and days (no joke) to give as presents to family, friends, and coworkers. Sure it is very tiring, but I love it. I miss it.

Getting into the spirit!

I have decided to continue the tradition, but with a slightly different twist. I'm making Paleo/gluten free cookies this year! In past years I would make 13-15 different kinds. I am going to have to scale that back this year due to cost (almond flour ain't cheap) and time constraints (20 month old anyone?).

Here is the list that I am working on. I plan on baking this weekend Fri-Sun. I'll check in next week and let you know how it went. Crossing my fingers!!

http://wallflowergirl.co.uk/lemon-curd-sandwich-cookies-vegan-grain-free/

http://detoxinista.com/2014/08/no-bake-almond-joy-bars-vegan-paleo/

http://colorfuleatsnutrition.com/recipes/homemade-grain-free-samoas

http://taylormadeitpaleo.com/2013/05/17/paleo-buckeyes/

http://livinghealthywithchocolate.com/desserts/homemade-oreos-gluten-free-paleo-1586/

http://slimpalate.com/chewy-dark-chocolate-chunk-cookies-with-sea-salt/

http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2013/chewy-ginger-molasses-cookie-recipe/#_a5y_p=1051057

http://paleomg.com/guest-post-peppermint-fudge/

Who says Paleo can't taste good?

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Normal cycles returning?

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

No one may find this interesting at all so I am pretty much just documenting it for myself. After having my first two post-baby cycles at 47 days each, I finally had a cycle of a more normal length of 34 days. It might sound long to you, but this is the first "normalish" cycle (non-drug induced) that I have had since my miscarriages. So, that means that it has been since 2011. Wow.

I am still not temping or anything like that. We are not TTC now (or possibly ever again), but it would be good to track my cycles for prevention since I have no plans to take any birth control. We'll see. I feel like if I take out the thermometer my husband is going to get suspicious and feel like I am trying to pull something. Haha.

On the subject of birth control, a few things I have noticed about my body since I have stopped taking it and let my cycles be as they will... The major thing is the pre-period insomnia. This is BAD. I never get insomnia, but the past 3 cycles have provided me with several total sleepless nights. Not fun. I G.oogled it and apparently it is a common problem caused by hormones. Who knew? Definitely not a problem that I had while on birth control for 10 years.

I also have much worse PMS (my poor family). I get super testy and more emotional than normal. I am not the most emotional person, although I will admit that I have gotten to be more so since having a child. In the few days before my period, I get mean and then weepy. I never had PMS while on birth control. I was always super even-keeled. This whole emotional thing is a new challenge for me...and my family.

I actually have a sex-drive and it peaks when I am ovulating. I recognize that this is just biology, but I NEVER had any really strong desire to have sex while on birth control at all. Of course, I would, but it wasn't like I was ever really that excited (nice pun) about it. This makes things potentially dangerous and condoms a mid-cycle necessity!

Another nice non-hormonal by-product is increased flow. While taking birth control I had very light 2-3 day periods which would start with spotting. While not taking it, I have 4-5 day flow with no warning flood-gate onset like when I was in high school. I woke up in the middle of the night to blood soaked pajamas during my last cycle. Seriously?!

The last thing I notice are the CRAMPS. YUCK. I did have them while taking birth control, but they are oh so much worse now. So much worse that I have contemplated calling out of work sick.

Anyways, now you all have the 411 on my cycle. Have a great day! :o)

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