Today I experienced a migraine which I havent had in months! Also, after reading over time and time again of the affects of gluten and recognizing these symptoms in myself as mood swings, irritability, headaches, joint pain etc. I have decide it is back to the grind!
For years I had suffered from migraines, depression, and IBS symptoms. Migraines were credited to heredity and hormones, depression the stresses of life and IBS.... well, as my dad would say "flash shit attacks" not accredited to anything. This my friends is NOT Normal! I recall looking back on my childhood and always having gas, bloating and a rock feeling in my stomach. When you dont know any differently you think its normal until you feel amazing!
So my journey began back in April 2013. I decided it was time to make a BIG life change. It was time to loose weight and be healthy! I was 5'3" and 169lbs. Tired achey, miserable! I felt like I was 60 and I was only 32!
For years I had suffered from migraines, depression, and IBS symptoms. Migraines were credited to heredity and hormones, depression the stresses of life and IBS.... well, as my dad would say "flash shit attacks" not accredited to anything. This my friends is NOT Normal! I recall looking back on my childhood and always having gas, bloating and a rock feeling in my stomach. When you dont know any differently you think its normal until you feel amazing!
So my journey began back in April 2013. I decided it was time to make a BIG life change. It was time to loose weight and be healthy! I was 5'3" and 169lbs. Tired achey, miserable! I felt like I was 60 and I was only 32!
I contacted my friend... Joined her accountability group, started drinking Shakeology and also started eating healthy! My friend suggested I try gluten free which my OBGYN suggested a year before. So I tried it! With in 2 weeks the changes were miraculous and I didn't care to even look at anything with wheat again!
Did you know that sneaky bastard is in everything! It's in our food... Pretty much anything processed, in our laundry soap, dish soap, lipstick, makeup, shampoo, and tooth paste!
Top most difficult issues with being gluten free for me is:
- People's opinion- Drives Me Bonkers!!!
I think they think that I am doing this for attention or something. No I have NOT been diagnosed with an illness, yet under my physicians suggestions I have chosen this diet. I have experienced life changing experiences so I have chosen to stick by this (yet I still slip and eat junk and then feel like crap afterwards!). Did I mention that is has helped me loose 35lbs too... Hmmmm
- Prepping meals and eating in a bind.
I am a busy mother like most women my age. It's difficult and expensive to eat this way. When you can not make carbs a part of your meal for a growing family keeping them full is difficult.
I now have to plan ahead and the best thing I have done is go through my cabinets and completely remove anything processed and most everything with gluten. While my family still eats bread (homemade only) the temptation is really not that bad for me. Cakes, and other wheat products are not very common around here and pasta we buy is all made from corn and rice products so making a meal is very easy for us.
Our meals typically have the following: 2 vegetables, a protein, and a potato or rice. Very satisfying and appealing to everyone and not very different for when we have company over. Yet, there is NO gluten. Now, eating in a bind or out is difficult I will agree and I dislike doing it!
When it comes to fast food I typically go with a burger, no bun and no sauces. Just cheese and pickle. Mostly though I go with a salad and a vingarette.
I ask questions though and look at labels if possible. Gluten hides in the most mysterious places it can even be in our sauces and dressings!
So my tip ask, ask, ask, and if they don't know then I am sorry to tell you that what you want most likely does have gluten in it so eat out as little as possible and do your research before you do.
Family events or holidays- it sucks to be quiet honest.
People bringing items and visiting family. It's everywhere and those traditional recipes you loved as a child only make you feel like a pile of dung the next day. The only solution I have to this issues is host your holidays or take what you can if possible. I'm greatful most holidays are at my home so this is typically very easy for me and if you want Rolls with your dinner.... Well, you better bring them. Haha!
I am very greatful that my friend has turned me on to this new lifestyle. I truly believe that she was mean to. I no longs take migraine meds, or depression meds, my joint and body aches are gone, I have wonderful energy, and I lost all the weight I wanted to! A Complete Win for me!
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