2 and a half days in and I`ve already cheated on my diet.  Had half a medium pizza today, I decided to enjoy it though, I`ve read that if I decide to stray from my diet I should enjoy it, otherwise the guilt erases the satisfaction and I`m more likely to stray again.  I`ve decided I should schedule a cheat meal once a week, this way I can look forward to it, and enjoy it, without feeling bad about it.  I know it would be best to stick to the plan no matter what ... but I don`t have that kind of dedication right now, plus, I like to enjoy a bad meal once in a while.

My body's adjusting to the high fats, proteins, and lack of carbs.  Felt tired all morning even after some coffee's, but, after going for a workout I feel fine.  So far no difference in my symptoms, but, it's only been 2 days now, patience, patience.

So far so good today.  I'm keeping to my schedule after a busy morning running around to get groceries, and some supplements.  I added MCT oil at the advice of a nutitionist at a local health food store, even though the coconut oil contains this, added amounts are needed for a greater effect.  I must say that I've noticed the mct oil about 15 minutes after taking eat, there is a focused effect (the best way I can put it).  Apparently everything else should be given a 3 month period of constant and routine use to notice the full benefits.  I've also noticed a placebo effect from knowing I'm doing everything I can to become more "brain healthy".  Before this week I was only excercising 4 times a week, I plan on exercising everyday, 4 days of weights, and 3 days of just cardio (in the form of walking for etleast 50minutes).  I will post anytime a relevant change takes place from hear on in, I believe that's what could benefit anyone reading this the most, in place of scheduled posts.  Thanks for your time.

I reconsidered and I thought I should explain my food and supplement choices, as well as the medications I take, what they are for and their side effects before I begin tomorrow.  I am working on it and will post by the end of the day.

Ok so here is the plan for week 1, starting on wednesday march 28th 2012.  Times are chosen carefully to get the maximum effect of the medication / supplement / activity.  Everything here I have researched and believe them to be possibly beneficial for people with schizophrenia.

7:00am - wake, 3 cups of coffe
8:00am - Meal Replacement Powder / Progressive VegeGreens / EFA / Medications.
10:00am - 4 whole eggs / Metamucil / Flax Seed / Coconut Oil / Vitr C, Niacin, B Complex 100, Multi
11:00pm - Medicaiton
12:00pm - Pre-Workout energy dring, 25-50g of carbs
12:30pm - Exercise
2:00pm - Post Workout Whey protein / Progressive Phytoberry / Vit C, Niacin, B Complex 100, Multi, EFA
4:00pm - 8oz Ground Chicken / Metamucil / Flax / Coconut Oil
6:00pm - Medication
7:00pm - 8oz Ground Chicken / Metamucil / Flax / Coconut Oil/ / Vit C, Niacin, B Complex 100, Multi
10:00pm - Casein powder / EFA / Medications
11:00pm - SLEEP

Any questions about what medications I take, or why certain supplements, please feel free to email me, for the sake of brevity I haven't included detailed explanations as it would take too long.

Wednesday I start a Targeted Ketogenic Diet, with vitamin and food supplementation to see how it will improve my schizophrenia.  I will be updating daily with information on what I ate, what supplements I took, how I feel and think, and any improvements in the quality of my life.  I was diagnosed 11 years ago and have been at a plateau for the past couple years, I take medication this is all in complement to that medication.  I am independant, living in a 1 bedroom apartment, on social assistance, I can walk (reluctantly sometimes) to daily activities, I workout regularly (4 times a week), but still suffer from voices and hallucinations, the night is unbearable for me, and I have to keep moving during the day to distract myself from my symptoms.  Now that you know a little of me and my current situation, I wait until wednesday the 28th of march 2012 to begin years of research on what can help me cope.