Another Face..... Of Multiple Myeloma

Hey Everyone,

I'm doing well on this end. I'm currently in remission, and my follow-up next week will actually reconfirm that. We will also discuss the next steps.

A lot has taken place this year and I'm just moving with the flow of things. I've been doing my share of writing via different formats online, so I'm excited about helping those also going through myeloma or any other blood-related cancer. I know this is still a harsh struggle for so many of my fellow MM's.
I know in the past few months a few people I follow on social media have had a time with the prognosis of their disease, and one has recently passed away. When I hear stories like this it reminds me, that no matter remission this is still a blunt reality that never leaves you. I will always be on pins and needles, as so many of us living this new life. However, with that said I'm LIVING MY BEST LIFE and doing what I want to do, with a great bunch of friends and family in my corner.

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It's been just about a week within this challenge, and one thing that's been established is that  I've been very mindful of labels. Since I've been on my fitness journey, I've looked at labels for it's calorie intake, but not really focused on the sugar make-up.

Now that I know the servings suggested a day, I can work my diet around those suggested. I found myself not craving anything sugary. I've even stopped my gum chew, which I normally do once a day, with the exception of 1 day.

Meal plan.
-Water 22 oz with 1/4 tsp of lime juice
-No carbs or white rice, pasta, starch, can goods
-Homemade soup (green pea and broccoli)
-shredded chicken stew (carrots, onions, garlic, cabbage, green beans, chicken thighs, and tomatoes)

Here's a few pictures of my diary.

Yesterday was a bit off, where I did engage in a bagel... that was my carb, which equals sugar- looking at about 43- 48gm of starch.

 Yellow Split Pea Soup
 Chick Pea Fritters


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If you haven't figured it out as of yet. I'm a Fitness Advocate in training. I truly believe diet is the key in maintaining your chronic issue. Starting tomorrow, I'll start my no to low sugar challenge to shed some weight. I'll make a meal dairy and cut some foods that lead to the harsh sugar element, that does cruel things for someone dealing with myeloma.

If  you'd like to join me- contact me via Twitter

I'll also share a few recipes on this journey and hope to report of declined weight.

Foods With Sugar:

Cola.Sweetened cereals.White bread.Candy.Granola/energy Bars—up to 25 grams for one bar.Juice and other sweetened beverages.Bakery Items (muffins, cookies, etc)Frozen yogurt and ice cream. A lot of the above are not in my diet anyway, so this shouldn't be too cumbersome.

I wanted to do this challenge not only to lose some weight that has increased with the multiple cocktail of treatments that I am on, but to also stir away from any diabetic problems th…

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Environment
Food
Water
Chemicals
Age



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