This is not just Indigestion....

My day started off with me waking up at 4:30am.  Don't mind the fact that I couldn't go to sleep until about 2am.

Phones were down at work today, I got a call at 7am.  I don't start work until 9....so my day was early!

I made a pot of Coffee(1), although i put a little more than 4 cups of water, it made barely 2 cups of coffee.  I had Vanilla Nut Creamer(2) and I admit a spoonfulandahalf of Sugar(3).

I went to work on getting my curls straightened and then i noticed some breakage in my hair.  Either A...it was new hair a'growin' or B...part of the strand said I'm out this...and skee-daddled.  I arrived at work and told my friend to check out my findings...while I was looking for them in her mirror our manager walked and i was so embarrased.  I just had to tell her why I was standing in an office at 9am in the morning with both me and my friend checking my scalp. lol  We washed our hands okay?!

hmmm i kinda lost my thought about why im writing this.

Okay, so I had nothing but that Coffee(1) to drink and at 11am I was starvin'!  My first...ok...second mistake was asking my pregnant friend-worker (that's gonna be my new word for friends who happen to be co-workers) to go get something.  We did major damage. We went to Five Guys Burger and Fries.  I know! I know! Just the name should have scared me off.  What healthy, gluten-free, soy-free, non-processed, organic choices are really on that menu?  Nada.  Although it was good when i first ate it.  My stomach feels like....well you know the saying...a picture is worth 1,000 words? Well:

What that looks like is what if feels like.  I had the Bacon(4) Cheese(5) Burger(6) of course on regular white bun(7) and cajun(8) fries. 

And because I feel the need to burp to feel better, I had to get a Pepsi(9)

 to help the burping process since there are no Trader Joe's close enough for me to drink their fabulous Mineral Water.

I should have followed the voices in back of my head that told me to eat like:

You may be wondering why my sudden fascination with Silverback Gorilla's.  I have no answer except all the pictures I see lately pretty much explain what I'm trying to say.  So I'm going with it.

Also...the numbers [(1) through (9)] are meant to represent areas that need to be paid special attention to at a Crime Scene.

9 Ingredients to avoid in processed foods

As a matter of fact just STAY AWAY from processed foods.  I try to as much as possible but i found this on a blog that I will post the link:

from: Black Fitness Blog http://www.blackfitnessblog.com/2010/05/9-ingredients-to-avoid-in-processed-foods/ as of 6/28/2010

Many packaged foods that seem healthy often contain fillers, preservatives and other ingredients you don’t want in your diet. It is always preferable to choose products that have only a handful of ingredients, all of which should be recognizable.

One test to know whether an ingredient is healthy is to ask yourself whether your grandmother would recognize it. If not, there is a good chance the ingredient is less natural food and more man-made chemical. Another good test is whether or not you can easily pronounce the ingredient. If you feel like you need a science degree to pronounce it properly, chances are the ingredient is worth avoiding.

If you do have to resort to a processed food for a snack or dinner (anything canned, packaged, etc.), try to avoid those that contain the ingredients listed in the following chart. Although this isn’t an exhaustive list, these ingredients are some of the most highly processed and least healthy of all:

Ingredient: Artificial Colors
Why is it Used?: Chemical compounds made from coal-tar derivatives to enhance color.
Why is it bad?: Linked to allergic reactions, fatigue, asthma, skin rashes, hyperactivity and headaches.

Ingredient: Artificial Flavorings
Why is it Used?: Cheap chemical mixtures that mimic natural flavors.
Why is it bad?: Linked to allergic reactions, dermatitis, eczema, hyperactivity and asthma. 
Can affect enzymes, RNA and thyroid.

Ingredient: Artificial Sweeteners (Acesulfame-K, Aspartame, Equal®, NutraSweet®, Saccharin, Sweet’n Low®, Sucralose, Splenda® & Sorbitol)
Why is it Used?: Highly-processed, chemically-derived, zero-calorie sweeteners found in diet foods and diet products to reduce calories per serving.
Why is it bad?: Can negatively impact metabolism.  Some have been linked to cancer, dizziness hallucinations and headaches.

Ingredient: Benzoate Preservatives (BHT, BHA, TBHQ)
Why is it Used?: Compounds that preserve fats and prevent them from becoming rancid.
Why is it bad?: May result in hyperactivity, angiodema, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, tumors and urticaria.  Can affect estrogen balance and levels.

Ingredient: Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
Why is it Used?: Chemical that boosts flavor in many citric-based fruit and soft drinks.
Why is it bad?: Increases triglycerides and cholesterol.  Can damage liver, testicles, thyroid, heart and kidneys.

Ingredient: High Fructose Corn Syrup
Why is it Used?: (HFCS) Cheap alternative to cane and beet sugar.  Sustains freshness in baked goods. Blends easily in beverages to maintain sweetness.
Why is it Bad?: May predispose the body to turn fructose into fat.  Increases risk for Type-2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer.  Isn’t easily metabolized by the liver.

Ingredient: MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
Why is it Used?: Flavor enhancer in restaurant food, salad dressing, chips, frozen entrees, soups and other foods.
Why is it Bad?: May stimulate appetite and cause headaches, nausea, weakness, wheezing, edema, change in heart rate, burning sensations and difficulty in breathing.

Ingredient: Olestra
Why is it Used?: An indigestible fat substitute used primarily in foods that are fried and baked.
Why is it Bad?: Inhibits absorption of some nutrients.  Linked to gastrointestinal disease, diarrhea, gas, cramps, bleeding and incontinence.

Ingredient: Shortening, Hydrogenated and Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Palm, Soybean and others) Industrially created fats used in more than 40,000 food products in the U.S.
Why is it used?: Cheaper than most other oils.
Why is it bad?: Contain high levels of trans fats, which raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, contributing to risk of heart disease.