I’ve realized that there is a specific type of blag reader out there — the “Title Reader” or the “Skimmer”. Not a problem — until the confusion begins. Title Readers read only the names of the blog entries and believe they have all the information contained within. Skimmers, well, skim the entry and believe they too know all the information. This has caused some confusion between me and those types of people.
Title Readers and Skimmers all believe I am pregnant.
I am not pregnant. I do, however, have a GI condition that causes my tummy to expand in great amounts. This in turn creates the need for me to purchase maternity pants (or, as I have referred to them — my all time low). So I just want to say it clearly – I am not purchasing maternity pants because of maternity; I am purchasing maternity pants because I have GI problems.
Why do I have these GI problems that make my stomach blow up to the size of, well, a pregnant lady? It is not a food allergy or intolerance, as many of you have suggested. Food intolerances don’t have a specific start date. My problems do.
It is believed that after an infection that I had in August 2007, the antibodies that attacked the infection also attacked certain nerves and/or muscles crucial to the GI process. After the infection went away, nothing was the same for me again. I seemed to simply stop functioning normally. And I felt awful. I gained weight immediately, stopped being able to eat normal meals and started feeling uncomfortable and sick all the time.
As I said, this is not because of any specific food or allergy — but certain foods do make my problems much worse. These foods are vegetables, fruits, whole grains, oats, bread, rice and anything high in fiber. I avoid these foods so I can feel as comfortable as possible. I also want to add that I have been under the care of doctors for this since November 30, 2007. I have had countless tests, procedures, treatments and doctor visits. We know what it isn’t. This is what we believe it is.
Please feel free to comment or contact me if you’d like to know more.
The 30 Day Shred Level 1 is NO LONGER on Exercise on Demand
I woke up today ready to get back into the Shred after oversleeping yesterday — and it was gone! As I mentioned, I haven’t figured out how to set up my DVD player at the boy’s. Once I discovered the Shred is free On Demand, I stopped trying. This morning, the Shred Level 1 was not there! And I didn’t have time to start playing with the DVD and TV settings, so I did Level 2 — which is still there. Uhhhh…. it was HARD. And because I didn’t know what eksusizes were coming next I couldn’t set up the living room properly to accomodate them, so I wasn’t able to do everything full out. But I never did any strength training before Level 1 and I only did Level 1 about 8 times. I simply was not ready for Level 2. Not that I couldn’t do it — I could. I just would prefer not to until I am more comfortable with Level 1. Also, Level 2 is LOUD – I fear my feet banging the floor with these plank jumping jacks and all would wake up sleeping people!
I must say – Plank JUMPING JACKS??!! Jillian Michaels, are you insane?
I can’t even imagine what Level 3 must be like.
Needless to say, tonight I will be working hard to try and set up the DVD player. If I still can’t, it is back to Level 2 tomorrow – but let’s really hope I can! I have attached the yellow wire from the DVD player to the cable box. Is there anything else I need to connect?? Help!
Lastly, in Bethenny’s Naturally Thin footsteps, look what arrived yesterday – ramekins! Now I can attempt to portion out ice cream and other treats should I decide I want them. More thoughts on Naturally Thin coming soon – I promise!
16 comments on Title Readers, Skimmers, Background GI Info & Bye Bye Shred on Demand
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Melissa (fitnessnyc)
March 18, 2009 at 8:39 am (16 years ago)Thanks for sharing your story, I can’t imagine what that must be like.
Hang in there with shred, you will be amazed how quickly you will be able to do two sets of plank jumping jacks. I couldn’t help myself and I did levels 1,2, and 3 all on the same day, and really, there is very little difference between 2 and 3.
Cute ramies!
Mariposa
March 18, 2009 at 9:03 am (16 years ago)i was thinking about planning a cyber baby shower too! my plans are foiled!
lol j/k- it stinks to have such awful tummy issues but it sounds like you are literally doing everything you possibly can to control it.. keep up the good work! even if you have to wear preggo pants once in a while! may i suggest old navy for good preggo pants – i bought all mine there- cheap cheap! : )
Dori
March 18, 2009 at 9:10 am (16 years ago)Amy – I bought my pair there and didn’t like them, had to return them! Now I am looking for designer maternity jeans so I can feel like a normal person 🙂
Sarah (Tales of Expansion)
March 18, 2009 at 9:16 am (16 years ago)1. ramekins are my favorite dishware in the world!! absolutely perfect for enjoying dainty desserts 🙂
2. plank jumping jacks … yikes! there used to be a trainer at my gym who made us do that in her classes. they KILLED me. i’m glad i do not have access to the shred!
3. i agree that title readers and skimmers lead to much confusion! i imagine confusion-instigated frustration is exponential when people start thinking you are preggers when you are not …
Missy
March 18, 2009 at 10:11 am (16 years ago)Plank jumping jacks?? Uh oh..I did not get to that part yet in level 2! I am scared! Now I really want Ramekins!! I seriously need that for ice cream!!
Diana (Soap & Chocolate)
March 18, 2009 at 10:53 am (16 years ago)Ramekins are so great! They make dessert look bigger since you can fill em up.
And yeah, level 3 of the Shred is ridonkulous. I do it only when at my most insane (ideally v. early in the morning when I’m not thinking straight yet).
Jen, a priorfatgirl
March 18, 2009 at 11:12 am (16 years ago)uuugggg….I can’t even imagine what you deal with on a daily basis.
uh…way to scare the bejesus out of me, I’m totally intimidated by the shred video now. It won’t stop me but I’m scared! 🙂
Maggie
March 18, 2009 at 12:32 pm (16 years ago)I wrote out the shred level 1 workout here – http://www.thesaladgirl.com/2008/10/04/a-workout-idea/ – if you want to do it on your own. I did level 2 a few times but it’s insane. I’m sticking with level 1. Never tried level 3.
I love the story about the skimmers, haha 🙂
Sophia
March 18, 2009 at 12:46 pm (16 years ago)oh my gosh, this really sucks. I’m sorry about the GI problems.
I’d love to help with that techonological problems, but unfortunately I’m really really ignorant in these stuff. heh.
oh, and YAY! ramekins! you can make souffles!
Mallory
March 18, 2009 at 1:52 pm (16 years ago)I hope you have the nursery ready for when you give birth to your GI problems!
You should take picture of back of DVD player and back of TV and send to me and Matt…maybe we can tell you what goes where!
Melanie
March 18, 2009 at 2:27 pm (16 years ago)omg totally buying ramekins this weekend! loveeee bethenny!
FoodsThatFit
March 19, 2009 at 6:34 am (16 years ago)I am sorry about your G.I. issues. My sister has ulcerative colitis and it can be so miserable for her at times.
Ooh, new kitchen goods! I am a sucker for kitchen stores! There are so many things you can do with ramekins, one of my favorites is are making mini butternut squash soufles (sp) with them!
Mariposa
March 19, 2009 at 9:32 am (16 years ago)Hi Dori- RATS!!! i loved my old Navy ones! i did buy a really cute pair of maternity crop pants from A Pea In The Pod and i wore either the Old Navy pants or those crop pants all summer. I hope you find some cute clothes! : )
its a pain to shop for stuff like that. i have a whole drawer of “period tops and bras”. you would think i was preggo sometimes! i feel your pain!
Andrea
March 19, 2009 at 3:10 pm (16 years ago)In defense of the skimmers…you never said what your ish exactly was!!! You could have been be-pregged AND have stomach ish. Not that it’s any of my business either way.
I hope that your issue gets resolved! Can you at least have fruit & vegetable juices?
Dori
March 19, 2009 at 3:16 pm (16 years ago)Hi, Andrea! Actually, I did, this is what I said in that post:
“So after eating the sweet potato and feeling uncomfortable, I reached what I believe to be an all-time low. I ordered maternity pants from the internet.
This way, the stomach part will stretch while the rest of the pants will hopefully fit well.
It is hard for me to separate the idea of fat from the idea of bloat.”
And it is a no for the juices 🙁