Since I wrote last, I finished up my treatments with the doctor I was seeing. The more I saw her, the more I ended up not liking her much. She helped me... I will give her that! I lowered my cortisol, conquered the parasite within, and lost 15 lbs. Ok... 12 now... the holidays through me a bit off track. Only because I haven't exercised! I know that for a fact. We stuck strict to our Paleo diet, and I think that made a world of difference! I did cheat and have some Brie! First Dairy I have had since July! Yikes! And it was damn good let me tell ya! I think that 's the only thing I miss... CHEESE!!!! Anyway... back to this doctor! On one of my last visits she tried to tell me that I had to continue to see her because that's the only way I would be able to get my supplements, including the pre-biotics and pro-biotics I was taking, which I might add...she claimed she formulated herself! Wrong! I'm a business woman for crying out-loud! I am not stupid! On the back it had the company that formulates the product and distributes to physicians and vitamin shops! Needless to say, I found them on the Internet and I don't need her to get them. Honesty people! That's all I ask!
So we rang in the new year quietly and at home. Of course, we were all just happy that the Mayans weren't right and the world was going to end in December. People were going crazy I tell ya! I heard rumors of people selling pet insurance on the Internet. If you paid these people, they would pair up your family Fido with an atheist, because they were saying only non believers in Christ, and pets would remain on the earth! Where do people get this stuff? Really?
We had crab for New Years! I also made a coconut shrimp cocktail! So delish! Of course, I was inspired by one of my favorite sites... Everyday Paleo... But of course, me being me... had to change it up a smidge!
Coconut Shrimp Cocktail
2 lbs Raw Shrimp
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Can Coconut Milk
1 Jalapeno (I think next time I'll use 2)
Zatarain's Seasoning
Spices of choice
Chives
Bring water with Zatarain's in it to a boil. Add Shrimp and cook until pink. Drain, rinse and set aside to cool. (I usually rinse to stop the cooking process.) While Shrimp is cooling, put coconut milk into a bowl, add diced bell pepper, diced jalapenos, and spices. I usually use our own blend that we make... it is very similar to Emeril's Essence, so if you have that... add that to taste. Add Shrimp to mixture, put in cute little bowls, and top with chives. These need to be refrigerated a few hours prior to chow time!
