Arthritis = Booo!

Today I am a little bit sore from riding my bike yesterday.  I walked for 50 minutes today after work because I was out of daylight.  It's the small victories that we have to celebrate sometimes.  My knee was killing me from step one.  My fitbit read a mere 690 steps when I went for my walk.  I just kept going.  I had my headset on and I was talking to a friend the whole time.  I ended up walking much farther than I thought I could or would.  Then I was so close to getting 5,000 steps in that I decided to go another lap around the neighborhood.  As I write this I have almost 6,500 steps in for today.  I didn't ice when I got home which I will probably regret for the next three days or more.  I've been really swollen in both knees (and retaining quite a bit of water) and in a lot of pain on my really bad knee.  It's not fun, but it's somehow motivating me.  I want to punch arthritis in the face these past three weeks!  Sometimes it is so frustrating because I really want to attain maximum health as I have had in the past, but my knees won't allow me.  I have always been so athletic and it has been so humbling to not be able to run, jog or do many active things I love.  Things as simple as bowling...what a piece of humble pie when I found out I couldn't even do that!  God has a plan and he has taught me so much and will continue to teach me and guide me through my healing journey.  It's frustrating not being able to do things my mind is finally wanting to do, but my body won't allow me.  I'm finally climbing out of this valley of depression and on to new adventures.  Sorry for the slight negative vibe here.  I usually like to post really positive and encouraging things!  I'm positive I will beat arthritis! :)  Never give up!  Hugs & aloha <3

Rawfully Organic Co-op

I am so encouraged each time I volunteer at Rawfully Organic Co-op here in Houston no matter what day/location it is!  I am contemplating how fun yesterday was and Tuesday as well (even though Tuesday was HOT!).  I have made so many amazing friends that I now call family there.  It amazes me how when you get like minded people together that have the similar goals; to achieve health and pay-it-forward what can happen!  God is good....all the time!


I am now on a high raw diet.  Last weekend I ate pasta with chicken out at a great restaurant.  The taste was great, but I got really sick afterwards (almost immediately) and I thought it was the food.  I ended up with a stomach flu and sinus infection afterwards.  It amazes me that the trigger was that food though, or so it seemed.  I am becoming more in-tune with my body through this journey emotionally, physically and spiritually.  


I am now mostly raw/hi-raw.  If I do not have that option as I am still learning how to be best prepared I chose the vegan option and definitely vegetarian.  The scale is not showing much yet, and I have been having insomnia but my clothes are loser and I feel better.  My outlook is also more positive as is my stress level.


Stay tuned for more adventures with Jovial Jenny!  I plan on posting fun videos and pictures soon.  Hugs and Aloha!