I use to be extremely healthy, I made sure I got enough sleep, I ate right (mainly because my food was prepared for me), and I had more than enough exercise and sun exposure. Im 3months into my first year of living on my own and sadly things are not going great. I get to bed in the early hours of the morning, my eating consists of 2minute noodles, packet pasta's and baked beans. My exercising is still pretty good, I walk everywhere instead of taking the bus, so its a good 2hours of hard out walking a day, but this has its disadvantages as I know my energy intake doesn't match what I burn in a day. I know its a problem because Ive lost quite a bit of weight.
I'm really trying though, doing the whole 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away", so I would like to know if anyone has some 'real' advice on how to become more healthy. Ive googled it, but most of that advice seems very extreme.
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How are your protein levels? Grilling chicken breast is easy to do. Also fresh and dark green vegetables i.e. spinach, brocolli and salad vegetables etc...variety in food helps because your body gets used to eating the same things all the time. Try change your food routine so say have fish and toast for breakfast one day , then oats the next day
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How are your protein levels? Grilling chicken breast is easy to do. Also fresh and dark green vegetables i.e. spinach, brocolli and salad vegetables etc...variety in food helps because your body gets used to eating the same things all the time. Try change your food routine so say have fish and toast for breakfast one day , then oats the next day
I don't like to think about anything to do about my protein levels, my iron levels are way low, and my blood pressure is way too high. Im also slightly addicted to coffee, yet its another thing I just choose to ignore
Mainly just asking for ideas on quick and easy foods/drinks. Ive asked a doctor and he seems pretty fixed on altering my entire lifestyle, people dont seem to understand that Rome wasn't built in a day and I wont have an athlete's body overnight again.
okay I personally love smoothies and they are easy to make and a great way to include dairy(I dislike dairy) and fruit in your diet if you have a small food processor(I use a braun hand blender)
Strawberry smoothie
-Strawberry Low fat or fat free yoghurt
-Strawberries 200g
-50 ml low fat/fat free milk
Mix it all together with your food blender
You can do the same for blueberries and raspberries
Strawberry smoothie
-Strawberry Low fat or fat free yoghurt
-Strawberries 200g
-50 ml low fat/fat free milk
Mix it all together with your food blender
You can do the same for blueberries and raspberries
Also most stores sell already cooked chicken breasts and salad bags if you can't cook or are lazy (smiles)
Lazy chicken salad
Chicken breast sliced
Bag of mixed green salad leaves or baby spinach leaves
Cucumber sliced
Cherry tomatoes(because they don't need to be chopped and can be thrown straight into the salad)
croutons(which can be bought from most stores or I used toast chopped up or fry the bread into garlic and margerine until croutonlike)
I add some avocado to this as well but it is what you like personally so it is not neccesary
then add a bit of salad dressing(I don't eat the stuff but there are plenty nice ones out there which are low fat)
Lazy chicken salad
Chicken breast sliced
Bag of mixed green salad leaves or baby spinach leaves
Cucumber sliced
Cherry tomatoes(because they don't need to be chopped and can be thrown straight into the salad)
croutons(which can be bought from most stores or I used toast chopped up or fry the bread into garlic and margerine until croutonlike)
I add some avocado to this as well but it is what you like personally so it is not neccesary
then add a bit of salad dressing(I don't eat the stuff but there are plenty nice ones out there which are low fat)
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I like to make sure we've got a good supply of fruit, yoghurt, and carrot and celery sticks in the fridge for snacks.
There's nothing wrong with baked beans, but you could always keep some veggies in the freezer to throw into your pasta packet dinners. That'll help add some extra vitamins to your daily meals.
If you keep small tins of tuna on hand, they're great for quick sandwiches or for throwing into a salad, too.
And eggs don't take much effort to boil or scramble.
Just a couple more ideas!
There's nothing wrong with baked beans, but you could always keep some veggies in the freezer to throw into your pasta packet dinners. That'll help add some extra vitamins to your daily meals.
If you keep small tins of tuna on hand, they're great for quick sandwiches or for throwing into a salad, too.
And eggs don't take much effort to boil or scramble.
Just a couple more ideas!
Constant Gardener
During my teens and throughout my twenties I was very athletic. Once you quit playing games or working out, it's difficult to regain that mindset to motivate yourself.
There seem to be many people here at Lush, judging from their profile photos (if those are indeed them) who appear to lead and live healthy lifestyles (for the most part).
Eating properly is only one facet of this, but it's one of the most important. Another critical ingredient is to ensure that you stress your body with proper exercise on nearly a daily basis. At least that has been true of me for all of my life.
When I quit playing competitive softball and basketball, I also quit riding elevators whenever possible. I started riding a bicycle for almost all my shorter errands as well as for pleasure rides. I've owned a few weight benches/exercise platforms and home stored mini-gym equipment.
I've never been a big fan of joining membership based workout gyms. Too many other distractions.
My career choice of the last 20 years has enabled me to be mobile a great deal of my day, and it also requires some lifting of moderate to heavy equipment. I try to make sure that my body is burning off calories, carbs and converting protein whenever possible.
Riding lawnmower? Eh, that's for people who wish to get fat and are generally lazy. Push mow that yard (if you have a lawn). It doesn't require a huge lifestyle change, unless of course, you've slid into letting automation guide your life.
And, I couldn't tell you what is on the menu at any of the fast food chains. I've simply refused to eat at those places since the mid 1980's. According to one of our community, fast food is a luxury item. Bah, it's shit. And I won't put shit into my body.
Although I do enjoy a cigarette 15-20 times a day.
There seem to be many people here at Lush, judging from their profile photos (if those are indeed them) who appear to lead and live healthy lifestyles (for the most part).
Eating properly is only one facet of this, but it's one of the most important. Another critical ingredient is to ensure that you stress your body with proper exercise on nearly a daily basis. At least that has been true of me for all of my life.
When I quit playing competitive softball and basketball, I also quit riding elevators whenever possible. I started riding a bicycle for almost all my shorter errands as well as for pleasure rides. I've owned a few weight benches/exercise platforms and home stored mini-gym equipment.
I've never been a big fan of joining membership based workout gyms. Too many other distractions.
My career choice of the last 20 years has enabled me to be mobile a great deal of my day, and it also requires some lifting of moderate to heavy equipment. I try to make sure that my body is burning off calories, carbs and converting protein whenever possible.
Riding lawnmower? Eh, that's for people who wish to get fat and are generally lazy. Push mow that yard (if you have a lawn). It doesn't require a huge lifestyle change, unless of course, you've slid into letting automation guide your life.
And, I couldn't tell you what is on the menu at any of the fast food chains. I've simply refused to eat at those places since the mid 1980's. According to one of our community, fast food is a luxury item. Bah, it's shit. And I won't put shit into my body.
Although I do enjoy a cigarette 15-20 times a day.
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Alpha Blonde
If you are concerned with weight loss, the easiest remedy for this is to buy some quality protein powder (or whey supplements) and add this to your morning smoothies or yoghurt. I used to do this years ago when I was heavily into dance performances and competitions and had trouble keeping weight on after gruelling rehearsal schedules. This is definitely preferable to loading up on carbs to prevent weight loss.
While at the health food store, I would also pick up some additional supplements like Spirulina - this is a very iron rich food, 10 times higher than common iron foods. It's also the richest source of B12. A lot of women are B12 deficient, and unless you ask your doctor to check your levels, this won't show up on a normal blood test. The only time they check for this is when a woman is much older, but B12 deficiency has a genetic component. I used to have issues with iron and B12 a few years ago when I went strict vegan and it does throw your energy levels out of whack.
I also live alone, and cooking is not my forte (more so because I am too lazy to bother to cook for one person). Usually I will pick up healthy pre-made meals from Whole Foods or grocery/deli stores.
One idea might be to cook a few healthy options (in bulk) on the weekend and then eat the leftovers during the week so you don't have to worry about lengthy meal preparations every day when you're busy.
If you're not sleeping well (sleep is so important to health), then it could be you're taking in too much caffeine with your coffee during the day. One idea might be to alternate one regular coffee, and then one decaf coffee... just to reduce overall caffeine load.
One of the healthiest foods that I find gives me great energy is the McCann's steel-cut oatmeal first thing in the morning (I know it sounds like an acquired taste... but if you add some honey, a bit of brown sugar and raisins it really is quite delicious).
If you're concerned about not being able to sleep, you could try doing some cardio in the early evening and/or hot shower before bed. That usually works for me.
While at the health food store, I would also pick up some additional supplements like Spirulina - this is a very iron rich food, 10 times higher than common iron foods. It's also the richest source of B12. A lot of women are B12 deficient, and unless you ask your doctor to check your levels, this won't show up on a normal blood test. The only time they check for this is when a woman is much older, but B12 deficiency has a genetic component. I used to have issues with iron and B12 a few years ago when I went strict vegan and it does throw your energy levels out of whack.
I also live alone, and cooking is not my forte (more so because I am too lazy to bother to cook for one person). Usually I will pick up healthy pre-made meals from Whole Foods or grocery/deli stores.
One idea might be to cook a few healthy options (in bulk) on the weekend and then eat the leftovers during the week so you don't have to worry about lengthy meal preparations every day when you're busy.
If you're not sleeping well (sleep is so important to health), then it could be you're taking in too much caffeine with your coffee during the day. One idea might be to alternate one regular coffee, and then one decaf coffee... just to reduce overall caffeine load.
One of the healthiest foods that I find gives me great energy is the McCann's steel-cut oatmeal first thing in the morning (I know it sounds like an acquired taste... but if you add some honey, a bit of brown sugar and raisins it really is quite delicious).
If you're concerned about not being able to sleep, you could try doing some cardio in the early evening and/or hot shower before bed. That usually works for me.
You could by a small piece of lamb or beef at the weekend and kept in the fridge after cooking will last for three days, and then you all you need to do when you come in is cook a jacket potatoe, 10 mins in the microwave and another 10 mins or so in the oven to crisp it up, and eating the skin is good for you, then just add salad or some veggies.
You can also cook the meat and freeze it into several portions.
Another way if your busy is to cook a load of tuna casserole with mash and a cheese sauce and have that with your baked beans. then get them foil trays, and fill about 4 up and you can freeze them in advance and cook from frozen.
Let me know if you want the tuna cass recipe, It's really easy and it was handed down from my mum, even my kid's love it ha ha.
Oh, yeah one more thing, is there a possibility that your subsituting coffee for food, as coffee can fill you up. I bet if you stopped drinking the coffee you would be so hungry.
You can also cook the meat and freeze it into several portions.
Another way if your busy is to cook a load of tuna casserole with mash and a cheese sauce and have that with your baked beans. then get them foil trays, and fill about 4 up and you can freeze them in advance and cook from frozen.
Let me know if you want the tuna cass recipe, It's really easy and it was handed down from my mum, even my kid's love it ha ha.
Oh, yeah one more thing, is there a possibility that your subsituting coffee for food, as coffee can fill you up. I bet if you stopped drinking the coffee you would be so hungry.
Alpha Blonde
Oops, I forgot to mention... "the joy of Nuts and Seeds"....
There are huge health benefits (heart, blood pressure, vitamins, lowering cholesterol).
Raw, unsalted almonds are my favourite... I will usually carry a small bag with me at all times (even in my purse) to snack on during the day when I'm a little hungry. I'm a big proponent of all day "grazing" on small meals versus eating 3 large meals). They are a great source of protein and "good fats"
Pumpkin seeds are known to lower blood pressure.
Walnuts are another heart-healthy fave.
Nuts are also calorically dense but if you're having issues with weight loss, this will also help!
There are huge health benefits (heart, blood pressure, vitamins, lowering cholesterol).
Raw, unsalted almonds are my favourite... I will usually carry a small bag with me at all times (even in my purse) to snack on during the day when I'm a little hungry. I'm a big proponent of all day "grazing" on small meals versus eating 3 large meals). They are a great source of protein and "good fats"
Pumpkin seeds are known to lower blood pressure.
Walnuts are another heart-healthy fave.
Nuts are also calorically dense but if you're having issues with weight loss, this will also help!
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Hey Necho...I agree with Dancing D about the protein powder drinks...some of the ones in health stores made for people who work out are very high in both calories and protein...and they taste good...
I have a similar problem in that the only way I can really keep any weight on is to work out and build up my muscle mass...
If you are looking for something high in calories, there is a recipe on the net someone sent me for "Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie"...have not tried it yet, but it sounds like an absolute Heavenly way to get extra calories...
A google search will find it.
I try to avoid processed foods in general, anything out of a box is not usually healthy...too many additives...and please skip the instant noodles...
Later,
Alan.
I have a similar problem in that the only way I can really keep any weight on is to work out and build up my muscle mass...
If you are looking for something high in calories, there is a recipe on the net someone sent me for "Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie"...have not tried it yet, but it sounds like an absolute Heavenly way to get extra calories...
A google search will find it.
I try to avoid processed foods in general, anything out of a box is not usually healthy...too many additives...and please skip the instant noodles...
Later,
Alan.
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I had some healt issues myself so three years ago I became vegan and I had to learn how to cook for myself, few times I throw away what I prepared but eventually I become good at it and now my friends cannot wait for my turn to cook diner for us, it is fun for all of us.
My sugestion for you would be: probably less coffee and more green tea, no already prepared and frozen food or 2 minutes noodles.
I believe Mediterian food (just google it, there are so many good and easy recepies, but if you will have any other question just ask) would be right one for those who are trying to stay or become healty.
I know that this requires cooking but when you will learn the basic you won't need more than 20 minutes to eat healty. Cooking is art and I believe anybody could enjoy in it if they are willing to put some effor in it.
If you will buy fresh grocery you wouldn't need any artificial addition which I believe is exellent.
Great thing is that you are already physical active, but because your high blod pressure you should give up on salt too and drink at least 2 liters water.
And we all know sugar is no good for us
My sugestion for you would be: probably less coffee and more green tea, no already prepared and frozen food or 2 minutes noodles.
I believe Mediterian food (just google it, there are so many good and easy recepies, but if you will have any other question just ask) would be right one for those who are trying to stay or become healty.
I know that this requires cooking but when you will learn the basic you won't need more than 20 minutes to eat healty. Cooking is art and I believe anybody could enjoy in it if they are willing to put some effor in it.
If you will buy fresh grocery you wouldn't need any artificial addition which I believe is exellent.
Great thing is that you are already physical active, but because your high blod pressure you should give up on salt too and drink at least 2 liters water.
And we all know sugar is no good for us
Hey Necho I am like you to not so much in the can't keep wieght on catagory I do love the 2 minute noodles myself but I think the big thing is eating a variety of foods.As lois said chicken is easy to cook lots of ways you can cook it. Shit one of the easiest ways to cook with out actually cooking get yourself a small crockpot put all the veggies meats and whatever in it turn it on in the morning doesn't get any easier to cook besides when you get home the house is filled with wonderful flavors. There are several cookbooks out there for it that are very easy to do and don't reqiure you to get crazy ingredients. Hell going back before I found Lush I was big time over wieght ate fast foods a lot I man 3 or 4 times a day I had no evergy and just plain felt like shit. Another thing if you drink a lot of regular sugared sodas cut that shit out to coffee? eh I drink a lot of it myself it's not so bad but I drink straight up coffee plain white sugar sometimes and milk in it nothing fancy for me. But I think as I said at the star is variety in foods a bit of everything.
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Riding lawnmower? Eh, that's for people who wish to get fat and are generally lazy. Push mow that yard (if you have a lawn). It doesn't require a huge lifestyle change, unless of course, you've slid into letting automation guide your life.
Nothing wrong with a riding mower however I do use a pusher but on really big lawns sometimes it's more of a time thing to get it done but using the push mower for the sumertime is my version of a treadmill lol
Active Ink Slinger
Even with the baby, I find an easy way to burn a few extra calories is not worrying and wasting time trying to find a "close" parking spot at the mall or grocery store. I simply park immediately, and WALK the extra, yes, the stroller makes it tougher, as does getting both the stroller and the groceries, packages what have you back to the car, but you DO burn some calories doing it. Before the baby, I also would return my cart to the store, hey, extra fifty yard of walking, that's a few more calories you burn!
Nuts are good, and lately, we've gotten into all kinds of soy snacks. Pretty tasty stuff...although hubby actually asked the girl at the store if they had a soy based whipped cream...for um, non meal purposes.
Nuts are good, and lately, we've gotten into all kinds of soy snacks. Pretty tasty stuff...although hubby actually asked the girl at the store if they had a soy based whipped cream...for um, non meal purposes.
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"Being Healthy" is a bit vague. Give us a little more info and we can give you a more detailed answer. Do you want to lose/gain/maintain weight or build/tone/maintain muscle? Or do you just want quick and easy meal suggestions that are "healthy"?
Either way. Canned tuna. It's great. You can stock up heaps, comes in awesome flavours and it's versatile, can be used for bulking and losing weight.
Easy to prepare, either eat it straight out of the can, or sandwich it, or make a tuna salad, or add it to a pasta etc. etc.
Either way. Canned tuna. It's great. You can stock up heaps, comes in awesome flavours and it's versatile, can be used for bulking and losing weight.
Easy to prepare, either eat it straight out of the can, or sandwich it, or make a tuna salad, or add it to a pasta etc. etc.
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When I was a teen, I had a hard time putting on weight, and then when I went back to college after a few years in the workforce, I actually put on 25 pounds of fat my first year in school. Not healthy at all, especially for someone with one kidney and and a family history of diabetes. I had to give up a lot of favourite (fatty) foods, and had to get back to excercising regularly. Now I'm back to a healthy weight, and slowly building muscles, but I miss hamburgers, bacon, and many other fatty foods I either no longer eat, or eat a lot less of now.
I have found time and money to be the biggest issues in eating healthy, especially for a student. As was already mentioned, cooking bulk, and then eating leftovers is a good way to do it. Pasta is a healthy meal with a lot of carbs, and it takes no longer to cook 3 or 4 servings of it than it does one. So I will often save some pasta for a later meal when I'm in a hurry. A cold pasta salad with light dressing and your favourite vegetables, cheese, and cold meat mixed in is a good quick meal.
I have found time and money to be the biggest issues in eating healthy, especially for a student. As was already mentioned, cooking bulk, and then eating leftovers is a good way to do it. Pasta is a healthy meal with a lot of carbs, and it takes no longer to cook 3 or 4 servings of it than it does one. So I will often save some pasta for a later meal when I'm in a hurry. A cold pasta salad with light dressing and your favourite vegetables, cheese, and cold meat mixed in is a good quick meal.
I can't add much to what's already been said here. Lots of great ideas!
Definitely try to get more sleep. Watch the sodium intake. The flavour packets for noodles are usually way high in salt.
Spinach, broccoli, kale are great sources of iron.
Ground flax in those smoothies mentioned above would add some fibre and Omega-3's.
Good luck!
Definitely try to get more sleep. Watch the sodium intake. The flavour packets for noodles are usually way high in salt.
Spinach, broccoli, kale are great sources of iron.
Ground flax in those smoothies mentioned above would add some fibre and Omega-3's.
Good luck!
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I wonder if that is stress. Relax, and it should get better. I know for me it took a bit for my stomach to get used to a different diet.
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Water! Really drink more water. Especially if you drink a lot of coffee.
Also, maybe you should see a doctor. Have you ever been tested for food allergies? Maybe you are eating something that doesn't suit you.
I'm sorry, everything looks grim when you don't feel well. It will get better.
Also, maybe you should see a doctor. Have you ever been tested for food allergies? Maybe you are eating something that doesn't suit you.
I'm sorry, everything looks grim when you don't feel well. It will get better.
I am a huge advocator of water. Drinking lots of it. Also, perhaps after going out on your own, stress levels, while perhaps reduced in some areas, increased in others.
Our tummies have a way of coping with stress by producing more acid. This can leave your stomach uncomfortable all the time. Talk with your Doc. Perhaps something
as simple as an antacid or something like omeprazole (Prevacid) might help. See your Doc! Outside of that, lots of fruits, berries, and vegtables. All the things your Mom would tell you to eat. Get better soon.
Our tummies have a way of coping with stress by producing more acid. This can leave your stomach uncomfortable all the time. Talk with your Doc. Perhaps something
as simple as an antacid or something like omeprazole (Prevacid) might help. See your Doc! Outside of that, lots of fruits, berries, and vegtables. All the things your Mom would tell you to eat. Get better soon.
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Thanks for all the help guys, I was/am just really worried, because its gotten to the point when I actually do eat a proper meal I feel really sick afterwards or the next morning it feels like I have slight food poisoning.
Hmm... I wonder if you're developing an intolerance to something like dairy or gluten. It's not uncommon to develop an intolerance to something that you would have been fine with when you were younger. Maybe something to talk to your doctor about?
Take care.
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Water! Really drink more water. Especially if you drink a lot of coffee.
Also, maybe you should see a doctor. Have you ever been tested for food allergies? Maybe you are eating something that doesn't suit you.
I'm sorry, everything looks grim when you don't feel well. It will get better.
Sorry, Maven! I just realized I just said the same thing you did! I'm half asleep and missed your post as I was scrolling.
1. rest ... preferably with sleep attached to the rest
2. water / hydration
3. fresh air
4. fresh raw foods
put all 4 in your life, little bits continually throughout the day ... every day ... and it will balance you up.
good luck
(oh ... and forget any type of fast foods, even if it's a sandwich - makes sense to eat better real fuel for your body to produce effectively physically, mentally and emotionally)
2. water / hydration
3. fresh air
4. fresh raw foods
put all 4 in your life, little bits continually throughout the day ... every day ... and it will balance you up.
good luck
(oh ... and forget any type of fast foods, even if it's a sandwich - makes sense to eat better real fuel for your body to produce effectively physically, mentally and emotionally)
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Hey Necho...I would have added excercise, but you already stated you get plenty of that...
I haven't been in a gym in over a year myself...
Funny, I've been hanging out on story/chat sites for just over a year...hmmm, must just be a coincidence...
I haven't been in a gym in over a year myself...
Funny, I've been hanging out on story/chat sites for just over a year...hmmm, must just be a coincidence...
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Thanks for all the help guys, I was/am just really worried, because its gotten to the point when I actually do eat a proper meal I feel really sick afterwards or the next morning it feels like I have slight food poisoning.
Hmm... I wonder if you're developing an intolerance to something like dairy or gluten. It's not uncommon to develop an intolerance to something that you would have been fine with when you were younger. Maybe something to talk to your doctor about?
Take care.
I agree... Necho, you may want to look up "Celiac" online and see if you have similar symptoms. This is an autoimmune disorder that can come up at any point in a person's life, and often is triggered by something as simple as a nasty cold virus.
A person becomes unable to process gluton (which those noodles are full of). It causes significant weight loss, and gastro issues after eating, low energy etc.
It might be a stretch, but may be worth looking up. I have two friends with Celiac, and I am sensitive to gluton as well, so I avoid it as much as possible. Celiac is very common and extremely under-diagnosed. If you think you might have it, just try cutting gluton out of your diet for a month and see if you start to feel better (no doctor required).
Hope you feel better soon....
I went to see the doctor, he isn't very happy with me...
He thinks, that I'm either malnourished or highly allergic to something,
After grilling me for over half an hour over if I'm sure I'm not pregnant he came to the conclusion that he also thinks I'm getting a stomach ulcer.
Everything will however be revealed when I receive the blood test results on Tuesday,
He thinks, that I'm either malnourished or highly allergic to something,
After grilling me for over half an hour over if I'm sure I'm not pregnant he came to the conclusion that he also thinks I'm getting a stomach ulcer.
Everything will however be revealed when I receive the blood test results on Tuesday,