Liver leverage

The liver has about 500 different functions.  So, to say the least, it is imperative to keep in a healthy state to function.  Well, as long as a quarter of it remains healthy it can regenerate, rebuild or replace itself in three years.  It could be damaged by fat, toxins, alcohol or any other abuse and still heal with TLC.

It helps me talk about the liver because keeping it in mind reminds me that decades of abuse must be given attention now.  Self-love helps me show others more love. 

Airelle's art at age 9

There are few supplements that I take that I feel any effect from.  I just bought some of this Organic Matcha Tea that is said to help curb your appetite.  Well, the bodybuilder that I saw review this stuff talked about so many other benefits but all I heard was its ability to curb cravings.  I order some from Amazon and it will be here on Sunday or Monday.   I will report back on its potential. 

Sugar sugar

Arielle draws at least once a day.  We have hundreds of drawings all over the house.  We have dozens of boxes hidden everywhere filled with drawings from a very early age. 

SUGAR!
The pleasure sugar brings last me as long as I have it in my mouth.  Yes, there is a chemical reaction that acts like a drug but I have eaten so much sugar that I have an insulin intolerance. The only pleasure I have is when the taste is in my mouth.  In which case I have to have more to sustain the feeling. 

Why am I talking about this now?  Well, because it's the Holidays and I have been off the wagon so to speak.  I have lost 30 lbs from Holloween of all days but I have put 15 lbs back on just because.  I could rightfully blame someone for my weakness but that would not be responsible.  I'm a sugar addict and I have to remove myself from the issue. 

I have so much more to share but this is a blog and not a book.  So until next time, ok tomorrow good day.

Just the Fats please

I only wear these sunglasses for the protection.  I go through glasses on a monthly bases.  I really dislike this picture but I don't think too many folks will see this.  It's not like I'm famous.

Speaking of fame.  Arie was enjoying singing but her talents lie in her drawing and storytelling skills.   So I chose to enlighten her to the spell of fame most young folks have to learn about in one fashion or another.  Before you process this too far all I told her is that we all desire to be famous at one point in our lives.  Trust me she has a great head on her shoulders and has seen the limited path that singing offered her.  She now pounds out great melodies on the piano and sings for the love of it but her passion lies in her drawings. 

 

December is to Remember

I tend to slow down in December and thus spend some time looking at Facebook and posting to old blogs.  Each year like a new years resolution I let the upkeep fade away like most of my good habits.  But I have some motivations such as reflecting on my daughter's drawings and a new commitment to a Ketogenic diet.

So to start with, here is a quick tip on dieting.  It is hard to find good food supplements.  Most available today are synthetic.  If you don't mind me saying so if you're urinating bright yellow it is NOT because you are taking too much vitamin B of any kind.  It means you are taking a synthetic vitamin most likely made in China.  Creating a cheap supplement from some petroleum compound is just easy money for the Agra-business companies.  Do some research and find something better for yourself.

I will be adding more of Arie's drawings each time I post.  She has hundreds to choose from and so many styles I can't just pick the best because they really just reflect her progress of growth and passion.