My Thriving Autoimmune Life

Zachary, my 12 yr old boy, has his 7th grade doctor's appointment today. Which means shots! Please pray for me and let me find the strength to make it through this appointment. The last time he had shots, 4 of us, had to hold him down. I know he is a few years older but that might make for a harder appointment. He is much stronger!

Oh, the dilemma! 23 days until we move into our new home. But I need to go grocery shopping. I'm talking Costco! I need cat food, meat, and many, many more things! But do I want to pack all of it?!? Can I only go in there and buy what's on my list?

What should I do? Do I have the willpower?

What would you do? Post below!

30 days and counting!

What? 30 days until.....

We move into our new home. We were suppose to be in by June 22nd and then pushed off until July15th, and then now July 29th!

8 months of excitement, anxiety, and craziness! And the next 30 days of living in moving boxes all while showing the house for renters.

BUT it will all be worth it!

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on moving?

Today was a day to enjoy time with my children and the newest blockbuster movie out there, Finding Dory! What an inspiring movie! Oh, and don't forget to stay until the credits finish. ;)

I forgot to take a picture! :( I tend to do that a lot!

Now it's time to get my workout on! I am talking myself into it, and here I go! I kinda ate a little too much popcorn.

Post below if you have seen the movie. What did you think?

I am thankful for my friends and family!

They push me, inspire me, and keep me real!

Last night I DID NOT want to workout, but thankfully my husband motivated me to push play and I got it done.

This morning I ran with my friend, Jenney, even though it wasn't the greatest run, we went almost 3 miles. I'm so thankful for the time spent with her both during the run and after for coffee. (Even though she had water and I had a cup of tea!)

I will not let this disease win!

Who keeps it real or inspires you to push through? Post below!

I posted yesterday an apology for not being present on this page for the last few months. I was going through something and I needed to figure it all out. With that said, I want to share what I have been going through the last 5 months. My blog yesterday explained the trials and tribulations of Sjögren's syndrome. Toady I want to share a video that helped me understand a little bit more of what it is....



Post below your reaction to this video.

Sjögren's Syndrome Awareness What is Sjögren's Syndrome? April is Sjögren's Syndrome awareness month. Have you ever heard of Sjögren's Syndrome? Most people don't even know how to pronounce it. An estimated 4 milli...

It's been awhile....
I want to apologize....
I can't even explain what it's been like....
But I will try

Over the past few months, 5 months to be exact, I have been exhausted, scared, cranky, miserable, and confused.

Click on the link to read more...

Sjögren's Syndrome, What? - Cristine Thoresen Nutrition & Fitness It’s been awhile…. I want to apologize…. I can’t even explain what it’s been like…. But I will try, Over the past few months, 5 months to be exact, I...

Are you feeling sluggish? Need some energy during the afternoon? Here are 10 Foods to boost your energy!

10 Foods To Boost Energy When searching for a healthy pick-up, it is important to find foods that are high in protein, high in fiber, and contain complex carbohydrates.

Name ONE thing you will accomplish today?

In Defense Of Food is a great documentary on the food we eat today! It's a great watch and you can watch the full episode by clicking the link! I would definitely take a look.

What was the one thing that spoke to you?

Full Episode | In Defense of Food | Video | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." With that seven-word maxim, US-based journalist Michael Pollan distills a career’s worth of reporting into a prescription for reversing the damage being done to people’s health by today’s industrially driven Western diet. Pollan offers an answer to one of the…