I am a survivor. I want to explain where I have been the last 1. I’m sorry I haven’t posted here for so long. I thought 5: 2 was a life- changer. Well, yes, it has changed my life. I wasn’t feeling particularly like I needed any other life changers anytime soon but that’s not how life works and this year has been quite a rollercoaster for me. Shall I start at the beginning, or just sum up? To hell with it, if starting at the beginning could save someone else’s life. I’d like to point out at this moment – and before you go jumping to any conclusions – that fasting has had nothing to do with my near death experience! If anything I suspect it may in part have been responsible for my survival. This post has nothing at all to do with fasting, but is the story of my experiences this year. Many of us will have heard the phrase “pulmonary embolism” and know it’s something medical. But how many of us actually know what one is, what causes it, what impact it has and what the odds of survival are? Well, now I do. It started just after Christmas last year, or at least the noticeable signs of it did. The first time it wasn’t too bad. I woke up and pulled the bed back together – suddenly my heart was racing and I couldn’t breathe. It felt a bit like an asthma attack but the racing heart was new to me. After a few minutes to calm down, I went downstairs to do some more chores – I changed the cat litterbox, or at least I tried to. The same thing happened again. I spent the rest of that day on the sofa, hardly able to talk for lack of breath and with my heart racing (thank you hubs for buying me a lovely Withings Pulse activity tracker. By early evening I was fed up and decided to go to the doctor. This was actually quite tricky as we lived down a lane and had to walk a way to the car – I’d barely even made it down our short hallway to the bathroom during the day. I made it and the doc (not my usual one) told me it was a chest infection and gave me antibiotics. That’s their answer to everything. I remembered that I’d been aware of my heart pounding in my chest (palpitations) for a few weeks on and off, so he also recommended I be tested for a thyroid problem. The next day I wasn’t feeling so bad, and got on with my life. The blood test came back clear and I busied myself preparing for our house move. Then, the bad news started to roll in. Problems with the move. My cat had untreatable cancer. My husband’s job security. Not the best time in my life I have to say. One morning I went to get breakfast and as I came back up the stairs I started to experience odd symptoms. I can’t even recall now in what order they came exactly. I was gasping like a fish and it hurt. I took my dressing gown off. This was just before work so I think it must have been around 9am. I didn’t make it to my desk until almost 1. When I came to, on the floor at the top of the stairs I was shivering – freezing. I pulled my dressing gown back around me and dragged myself to the bed to lay down. A few minutes later as I felt better I went to my desk to get on with work. To begin with, Juice Plus is a complete nutrition supplement that combines 20 fruits and vegetables into a dietary aid to support overall health. The Healthier Way to Diet. We've created an easy menu of quick, energy-packed dishes to help you lose weight. Simply choose from the meals and snacks on these pages. We've done the picking for you. A standard configuration of 8 recipes (2 of each variety) from the original 5:2 Juice Diet (see nutritional information below). I gave my mum a ring to tell her about my strange experience. She likened it to panic attacks she used to have in her 3. She told me I looked grey. I said I felt fine, which I did, aside from my racing heart. I rested for a while in the afternoon and later my husband helped me upstairs. He tells me it took me about 2. I had to keep stopping. By the time I got to the top I felt sick again and came over sweaty. He rested me against the toilet in case I was sick and went to get me a glass of water. When the hot flushes passed he helped me get to bed and I spent the evening lying down just trying to breathe. I wasn’t up to cooking and instead he got us a chippie. Most unlike me, I had no appetite at all and barely ate anything. It seemed too much to have to eat AND breathe. I think we debated calling the NHS helpline but decided to wait until morning. Morning came, and with it a resting heart rate of almost 1. It should be 5. 0- 7. I didn’t sleep well and as soon as I woke up I looked up the details of our local walk- in GP as it was a Saturday. Hubs dutifully took me down there and I struggled my way to the car, and then from the car to the hospital. I felt like a 9. 0 year old, I was walking so slowly. Actually I think a 9. My heart did ease off a bit at that point, I guess knowing someone medical was going to check me out calmed my nerves a bit. I told the doctor how I was feeling – the racing heart, how it felt like the physical sensations of. I explained about my current life stresses, but that I had them all in order mentally and wasn’t worried about them really. That might have saved my life too. She couldn’t give me the meds she wanted to because of my asthma. She did however put me on a nebuliser (it didn’t help) and gave me some lovely, lovely sleeping pills. I met a hamster wearing a beret, he was drinking a strawberry milkshake at some posh milkshake bar. He seemed pretty down to earth for such a strange looking fellow in a pretentious establishment. That’s how good the sleeping pills were! Or maybe it was the lack of oxygen. My heart wasn’t quite so racy the next day and I didn’t struggle so much to move around. The doctor was pleased with my progress and left me to get on with life. I dosed myself up nightly on the pills and munched on Rescue Remedy pastilles during the day to calm my . This was the week just prior to our move and let me tell you that packing up to move house when you are seriously ill is not an easy task. I can’t thank my mum enough for coming to help with it. I had to sit to pack, I checked my pulse before and after I did anything, if it was below 1. It was never below 9. It took ages to calm from the usual 1. My husband had to move all four of our fish tanks to their temporary homes with friends and family all by himself, I felt so guilty not helping when at the time we thought it was . We finished packing around midnight before the move and thank goodness we hired a removal firm to do the heavy lifting. Moving day came and went. We got to the new house, we unpacked. There was no internet connection for a week, so. We had new furniture delivered, which the driver needed me to help unload! I went on to assemble it. I wasn’t feeling that much better in terms of strength or. We moved the fish tanks to the new house together and I think this could have been the beginning of the end. I was knackered from moving tanks & heavy pails of water & rocks. I had errands to run so went out to town and rushed around to get everything done. I woke up the next morning with my heart rate sky high again. Oh no. I felt guilty taking a raincheck from our plans with friends that night, it seemed like an excuse rather than a reason. I just wasn’t up to it. I spent the day on the sofa and read about ways to slow your heart rate. That didn’t do anything. I tried breathing techniques. I fussed the purring cat (rest in peace, sweet Phoebe). It was Monday the next day and I decided to go to the doctor as my heart was still racing in excess of 1. I woke up. I called my mum to take me to the doctor as I could barely get downstairs much less walk to the GP surgery 5 minutes away. I think the people who saw us must have thought mum was really poorly. We walked so very, very slowly and even that was difficult. This time the doctor (the third one) got it right. He noted that I could barely get two words out without having to stop to breathe. He listened to my chest, he tapped my back and told me to say “9. An ECG followed and then we were told to go straight to A& E. He said it was faster if we drove than waited for an ambulance. I didn’t really consider at this point just how touch and go this might have been, I was just relieved that something was being done. A& E were waiting for me and saw me immediately. I felt like an awful queue- jumper. Any Brits reading this will know what I mean, we’re nothing if not good at respecting queue order! The day in A& E was a blur of concerned doctors faces, big words, CT scans, X- Rays, horrible amounts of blood tests, injections and ultrasounds. I had a pulmonary embolism – blood clot on the lungs. They considered using a thing called a . In the end they opted to pump me full of anticoagulants and keep me in for the week. I’ve never stayed in hospital before. Time goes so slowly and they feed you too much! Puddings with lunch and dinner. It was delicious and such a treat not to have to cook. I can highly recommend the food at Dorset County Hospital. I was there until the end of the week – went through plenty of tests on a daily basis and woken through the night to check my blood pressure, O2 levels and change my drip etc. They wouldn’t let me walk anywhere, I was wheeled to the toilet and wheeled back to my bed. I left hospital with a bag full of Warfarin (Coumadin) and some Clexane (Heparin) needles along with the expectation of returning to normal the next week now I was treated. How wrong I was. Well, I did get back to my desk the next week and started to catch up with my work but life was, and is, anything but normal. It’s now been almost. I couldn’t fast for months, I could do very little physically for the first few months. People brought me cakes and chocolates. We ate a lot of takeaways and processed food because. I had to cut back on my vegetable intake due to the meds. Life is so very different for me since I survived the PE. One of the most frustrating things is the fact that it is an invisible illness. I look OK from the outside, you wouldn’t know I’m unwell. I can’t even make it back up the hill to my home. I can walk to the doctor now but I have to get a lift back (I don’t drive). I don’t get out a lot. My days are spent working (I manage around 4- 5 hours on a good day), resting (around 3 hours). I don’t have the energy to do much else. If I overdo it one day I pay the price physically the next day – difficulty breathing, chest pains, numb arms, racing heart. It’s not pleasant. How To Lose Weight In Just 7 Days. The GM Diet Plan: How To Lose Weight In Just 7 Daysglendon. April 3, 2. 01. 7. Your colleagues, family members, or best friends have uttered these words with great anxiety, concerned about their bulging waistline. Everyone is always in search of that one magical diet that will get them fast results. But out of the thousands of diets available out there, how do you know what really works and what doesn? And do any of them promise results in just seven days? A- Z Of The GM Diet. What Is The GM Diet? The General Motors diet has been around since 1. It was originally developed by. It was designed to increase workforce productivity by making the workers healthier. Results of the diet were impressive ! The workers experienced increased efficiency, confidence, and higher energy. The diet was deemed a great success. Probably the biggest reason millions of people swear by the GM diet is because it. There are no complicated ingredients or great demands on a person. For this reason, we recommend GM diet for you. Let’s see how this diet works to burn the stored fat. Back To TOCHow Does The GM Diet Plan Work? The plan focuses on limiting your weekly diet to eating fruits, vegetables, brown rice, and chicken. The diet focuses on consuming a combination of complex carbohydrates, low- calorie vegetables, and fruits, and increasing water intake to help achieve a weight loss of up to 1. Below is a day- to- day guide for anyone who wants to follow the GM diet. Caution: Always consult a doctor before starting on a diet regimen. Back To TOCThe GM Diet Plan. GM Diet Plan Day 1. You Will Need. A variety of fruit . There are no restrictions on when you can eat. Watermelons and cantaloupes are the recommended fruits as they are high in fiber. Other healthy choices include papaya, apples, and oranges. You must also consume 8. At no point is it advised to starve. If you feel hungry, you can grab some fruits and satisfy your craving. A Schedule You Could Follow. Breakfast. 8 am – 9 am)A regular sized apple with a glass of water. Brunch(1. 1 am . They are also low in fat. In addition, the high amount of water intake will flush out the toxins and prepare your body for the next six days of dieting. There are some foods that may hinder your weight loss. Here is a list of foods that you should avoid. Foods To Avoid. Vegetables ? Don’t worry, we have a food substitutes list ready for you. Substitutes. Apple . Melons are also a good choice; you can lose up to three pounds by the end of day 1. Eating good and less will help you to a certain extent. To activate the lipid mobilization, you have to exercise. Here is a list of basic exercises that you can start with. Exercises. Since you will be on only fruits and water, do not perform rigorous exercises. You may do these exercises early in the morning or in the evening after office or school. Here is your customized exercise plan for Day 1. Arm circles . Please consult your trainer or doctor. How You Will Feel By The End Of Day 1. Day 1 will be comparatively easy since the monotony of eating fruits and veggies has not crept in yet. If you stick to the diet plan and exercise routine, you will feel active, energetic, and great about yourself by the end of Day 1. Ready for Day 2? Back To TOCGM Diet Plan Day 2. You Will Need. An assortment of vegetables. Some of the healthiest options would be carrots, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and cabbage. What You Have To Do. You have to follow a vegetable- only meal plan on the second day. You can cook the vegetables to make them palatable, or consume them raw. Care should be taken while preparing the vegetables as oil is not allowed. So, forget deep frying your favorite potatoes or eating chips. You can have the vegetables whenever you feel hungry. Flavorings like olive oil or butter can be used sparingly, only if absolutely required. A Schedule You Could Follow. Breakfast. 8 am – 9 am)A boiled potato. You can also add a teaspoon of low- fat butter for flavor. Brunch(1. 1 am . Potatoes have carbohydrates, peas have protein, and carrots and beans are full of fiber and essential vitamins (2). After the relatively low carb day, this will replenish your carb stores and will energize you for the next day of the diet. It’s all good as long as you avoid the following listed foods. Foods To Avoid. Fruits ? Take a look at the substitute list to break the monotony. Substitutes. Potato ! You can also switch to cabbage soup or tomato soup and have it for lunch or dinner. As long as you stay active, you will keep many obesity- related diseases and heart diseases at bay. Check out the exercise regimen for Day 2. Exercises. A similar exercise routine as Day 1, but a slightly strenuous workout plan to help mobilize the fat. You may do these exercises early in the morning or in the evening after office or school. Surya Namaskar (click here to see the steps to perform Surya Namaskar). Kapalbhati . Please consult your doctor or trainer to know the best yoga asanas for you. How You Will Feel By The End Of Day 2. You may start to feel weak from late afternoon on Day 2. Do not worry, this is normal with most low- calorie diet plans. Your body will not get the usual amounts of carbs and hence will react by making you feel slow and weak. Let’s move on to Day 3 and see what. You could stick to the fruits and vegetables consumed during the first two days. The only foods to avoid are potatoes and bananas. What You Have To Do. On the third day, your body would have almost adjusted to the new diet. After a day of eating just vegetables, fruits will bring a welcome break. It will also combine the benefits of both fruits and vegetables, and provide you with high fiber, nutrient, and protein. Here is the diet plan that you will follow on Day 3 of the GM diet plan. A Schedule You Could Follow. Breakfast. 8 am – 9 am)Half a bowl of cantaloupe or a sliced apple and two glasses of water. Brunch(1. 1 am . Fruits and vegetables provide fiber and nutrients, giving your body what it needs. The variety will also help satisfy your taste buds and break the monotony of the first two days. The water will help flush the toxins out. Certain foods need to be avoided on Day 3 for better weight loss results. Foods To Avoid. Vegetables . You can also drink the GM diet soup for lunch or dinner. A simple and easy to follow exercise regimen will help burn the extra calories. Here is the list of exercises that you should do on Day 3. Exercises. On this day, start with a warm up and move on to some energy expending exercises. You may do these exercises early in the morning or in the evening after office or school. Here is the list of the exercises that will keep you feeling energetic all day long. Arms circles . If you are not comfortable with doing an exercise continuously, take 2- 3 minutes break and then complete the set. Do not perform a particular exercise if you have an old injury. Consult your doctor or trainer to know whether you should do the listed exercises. How You Will Feel By The End Of Day 3. Day 3 will make you feel better again as you will get a good amount of fruit sugar from the fruits and a little amount of carbs from the veggies. Exercising and staying active will also make you feel great. To keep it real, Day 4 is challenging but that’s the whole point here. Get ready for Day 4. Back To TOCGM Diet Plan Day 4. You Will Need. Eight bananas and four glasses of milk. What You Have To Do. The fruit you. It is advised to eat eight bananas over the course of the day. Distribute them among your meal and snack times. Also, consume a big glass of milk, thrice, once each at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If this gets monotonous, you can also include a bowl of soup. Sounds easy, but let’s not leave room for any error. Here is the Day 4 diet schedule. A Schedule You Could Follow. Breakfast. 8 am – 9 am)Two large bananas and a glass of milk. Brunch(1. 1 am . Half a teaspoon of honey can be added as a sweetener. Lunch (1: 3. 0 pm – 2 pm)A bowl of GM diet soup. Post Lunch Snack(4 pm . They are rich in pectin, which aids digestion. They are also high in potassium and low in salt (3). Milk is a great source of calcium and potassium. It is also fortified with vitamin D that. The following list will help you keep a mental checklist on which foods to avoid on Day 4. Foods To Avoid. Vegetables . You could also include the GM diet soup for both lunch and dinner. Bananas provide a lot of energy. Therefore, exercising early in the morning or in the evening will not make you feel weak. The following exercises will help you mobilize fat and boost your metabolism. Exercises. All those calories from the bananas should be expended so that the energy from the bananas don’t get stored as fat. You may do these exercises early in the morning or in the evening after office or school. Here is the list of exercises that you should do on Day 4. Arms circles . Take the advice of your doctor or trainer before starting the exercises. How You Will Feel By The End Of Day 4. The monotony of eating bananas and milk can make you feel demotivated. You may also experience mood swings. However, drinking enough water, working out, and talking to people who have successfully lost weight by following the GM diet will keep you going. Great job! You have successfully completed Day 4. Now, let’s move on to day 5. Back To TOCGM Diet Plan Day 5. You Will Need. Vegetarians can opt for a cup of brown rice. Non- vegetarians can have a lean protein source like chicken breast or fish. You will also need to consume six large tomatoes. What You Have To Do. This day is a feast compared to what you consumed on the first four days. Vegetarians can have a serving of brown rice for lunch. It is recommended that a minimum amount of oil be used while cooking. To combat the high amount of uric acid your body will be producing, you must increase your daily water intake to 1. For Non- vegetarians. Eat 5. 00gms of skinless chicken baked or lightly fried and don. Here is the Day 5 diet plan to make it more easy for you to follow. A Schedule You Could Follow. How to Lose Weight in One Month- Diet Chart for Weight Loss. This post is for Rati and Mrunmayee, who followed the 4 weeks diet and want to continue with it. Today is there last day of the diet. So here ifs the second months diet plan. Again like the first month the diet is for 4 weeks period, with the diet changing every week. You are supposed to follow the same Do’s and Don’ts as the previous month. Some things you need to follow this diet: 1. Yes that includes even the diet version. Restrict mango and banana. Restrict potato and rice. No artificial juices as well. Half an hour of aerobic exercise daily. If u want to join a gym good enough. But if due to any reason maybe time or money constraint u can’t join a gym. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes to do some aerobics, a skipping rope to do at least 5. Just these basic things and you are set. Strain out the leaves and drink the water.)9: 1. Raita/ mix vegetable/ soya nuggets/ stir fried veggies with a big bowl of salad. Yes in this week you eat chappati just once and that is in the breakfast. But I really felt that I can not stay without having chappati, yes it is a mental block that I won’t fill up unless I have a chappati. So I asked my dietician and he allowed me to have half a chappati in addition to the diet in my luch and dinner. So you can do the same if you are like me and feel you dint ate unless you see a chappati in you see a chappati in your plate. My dietician told me start giving myself massages on my own. It isn’t very time consuming, just needs 1. All you have to do is take some oil in your hands and with stiff and hard hands massage the whole body. The strokes should be “towards the heart” (upwards) as my doc said. This according to him helps in toning. I really don’t have any idea whether it’s true or not. But I did it nevertheless. Week 6. Source: http: //farm. My doc said that this is to give the body some change so it doesn’t comes to a platform and stop losing weight. But he also said that after 5 weeks of diet his clients become smart enough to know that in this anything they cant include butter chicken and pudina paranthas.!! So you get an idea, you have to eat smart and control your portions. This week I was told to start walking for 2. I don’t like walking instead I did aerobics the first month. But this month I was told to add 2. Week 7. 2 glasses of hot water + 5 soaked almonds + 1km. Continue with the 2. I dint mention the timings since this week its your timings week. Week 8. 8: 0. 0 am – 2 glasses of methi seed water + 5 soaked almonds + 1 km. BB toast sandwich with a quarter plate salad. I would really like to know how much weight did you both lost in the first month. Ladies even if you don’t want to lose weight incorporate fruits in your diet and you will feel healthy and your skin will start glowing. This is the only recent pic I have of me. I am not even sure if I am glowing or not here. Thanks Priyanka : )- Rati. Isn’t she glowing people.! READ: Thanks a ton, Priyanka.
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