Day 3 True North

True North Day 3




I'm afraid these posts aren't really going to be all that interesting. My feelings won't be hurt if people don't check em out...

Today the doctor finally did come to see me. My weight was actually up but I'd forgotten to weigh myself with my PJs on so my clothes probably added weight. It is very foreign for me to weigh myself every day. I have struggled with my weight so much up until a few years ago when I did an elimination diet, eliminated sugar, dairy, and gluten for a year with fasting every Monday and using Core Restore to heal my liver. I lost 50 lbs that year and an additional 40 or so since. Wow-that's a lot of weight. I also credit beginning to use Cytomel as well as Synthroid for my thyroid about that time.

I'm always hoping it's not the lymphoma that has helped me lose the weight and keep it off but it doesn't appear to be as people usually dump weight quickly if it's cancer causing it.

I feel pretty good today, emotionally and physically. Not terribly hungry but sometimes I feel like my blood sugar is low. We watched 2 videos on fasting by Dr. Klaper and Dr. Goldhamer today. They claim blood sugar swings usually stop once insulin resistance is corrected by allowing the cells to clear out excess toxins and fats that are clogging insulin receptors.

Saw the chiropractor - very weird but possibly powerful. No energy stuff but massaging the spine through the abdomen (ouch), using facia release and electrodes on a shoulder injury detected by muscle testing (ouch), and a tough adjustment because I am so stiff (ouch). I plan to go back Friday.

Night night. xoxo


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  1. Steve BDecember 11, 2019 at 1:13 PM

    So you think you can fast. 😂 Great title but Wow! What a journey you have embarked on! Glad you are doing well so far. No way I could do this...pretty sure I would die after a day. Or I'd be 'that guy' who whined and complained non-stop. LOL! They would for sure have to put me with the 88 y/o roommate who couldn't hear me. Glad that you have a friend to take this journey with you. That must be very comforting. The amenities and place sound amazing (minus the whole not eating for 20 days part).....and it looks like it will be very educational. Continue to be blown away by your dedication, faith, commitment, and passion for life, Cath. You are so incredibly BRAVE and INSPIRING! Praying for you daily, my friend! <3

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    1. Andy and Cathie ShafferDecember 11, 2019 at 5:32 PM

      Thanks so much, Steve. You always blow me away how busy you are yet you make time to know what’s going on and encourage me. Always! Others have tried to comment and haven’t been able to. I appreciate the messages, however they come. Love you and am so grateful for you! Merry Christmas!!!

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  2. Steve BDecember 11, 2019 at 1:13 PM

    So you think you can fast. 😂 Great title but Wow! What a journey you have embarked on! Glad you are doing well so far. No way I could do this...pretty sure I would die after a day. Or I'd be 'that guy' who whined and complained non-stop. LOL! They would for sure have to put me with the 88 y/o roommate who couldn't hear me. Glad that you have a friend to take this journey with you. That must be very comforting. The amenities and place sound amazing (minus the whole not eating for 20 days part).....and it looks like it will be very educational. Continue to be blown away by your dedication, faith, commitment, and passion for life, Cath. You are so incredibly BRAVE and INSPIRING! Praying for you daily, my friend! <3

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