too little for too long
Haven't blogged in what feels like forever.
Lots of happenings.
Late August or early September, I decided to change my lifestyle by becoming Gluten Free. It was a very difficult transition but the results have been completely worth it. I still have the occasional loss of will power and take a bite of Kraft Mac and cheese or sometimes I complete forget I am eating something filled with Gluten and stop because I know I am going to pay for it later on. I will still on occasion eat pizza when it is offered but most of the time I turn it down. All in all, it is now just a way of life. The kids have even embraced it and will ask if the food we are eating has Gluten or not. Most times they are pleasantly surprised at how much they like the dish I have made. Even my most picky eater, Jane loves loves loves GF Mac and Cheese.
*GF=gluten free*
A little background to the decision.
While most of you know, I have MS. This past spring I was hospitalized and given mass amounts of steriods through IV for a few days. I gained a lot of weight. I weighed more than I had ever weighed, even when I was 9 months pregnant. I was miserable, grumpy, and tired all the time. I felt sick 24/7. It was just awful. I talked to my family dr and she put me on an anti-depressant. I talked to my nuerologist and he put me on anti-fatigue medicine. Neither of them asked me about my diet or offered any natural option. I am not trying to talk badly about either of them because I would and could never ask for better health professionals but after listening to my husband always talk about supplements and healthy eating habits and natural ways to a healthy lifestyle, I started to really think about it. Then my best friend who currently lives in Japan told me about how she was trying to be GF and the benefits of it especially since I have Ms and how it is such a great option for me. I decided to give it a try.
Current Status.
LOVE being Gluten Free, I do not think I could ever ever ever go back. I still take the meds the dr prescribed me because I know the damage the last relapse did to my body. But, I feel great and not to toot my own horn, I look great too! I went from 150 lbs in August, I now weigh 127 lbs!!! I am so close to the goal weight I have desperately tried to reach for almost 2 years. Who knew I had so much crap just begging to be released from my body. I am not 100% GF all the time but I am about 95% of the time. That says alot for me especially during the holidays. Halloween candy, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas cookies and everything else delicious about Christmas is a struggle but I have managed to try my hardest to not give in to temptation.
They have been behind me all the way because they know how much being healthy means to me and to my husband. So here's to a new journey and if you are struggling with weight, health, or just want to try something new I highly recommend going GF. Your body will LOVE you for it!
Lots of happenings.
Late August or early September, I decided to change my lifestyle by becoming Gluten Free. It was a very difficult transition but the results have been completely worth it. I still have the occasional loss of will power and take a bite of Kraft Mac and cheese or sometimes I complete forget I am eating something filled with Gluten and stop because I know I am going to pay for it later on. I will still on occasion eat pizza when it is offered but most of the time I turn it down. All in all, it is now just a way of life. The kids have even embraced it and will ask if the food we are eating has Gluten or not. Most times they are pleasantly surprised at how much they like the dish I have made. Even my most picky eater, Jane loves loves loves GF Mac and Cheese.
*GF=gluten free*
A little background to the decision.
While most of you know, I have MS. This past spring I was hospitalized and given mass amounts of steriods through IV for a few days. I gained a lot of weight. I weighed more than I had ever weighed, even when I was 9 months pregnant. I was miserable, grumpy, and tired all the time. I felt sick 24/7. It was just awful. I talked to my family dr and she put me on an anti-depressant. I talked to my nuerologist and he put me on anti-fatigue medicine. Neither of them asked me about my diet or offered any natural option. I am not trying to talk badly about either of them because I would and could never ask for better health professionals but after listening to my husband always talk about supplements and healthy eating habits and natural ways to a healthy lifestyle, I started to really think about it. Then my best friend who currently lives in Japan told me about how she was trying to be GF and the benefits of it especially since I have Ms and how it is such a great option for me. I decided to give it a try.
Current Status.
LOVE being Gluten Free, I do not think I could ever ever ever go back. I still take the meds the dr prescribed me because I know the damage the last relapse did to my body. But, I feel great and not to toot my own horn, I look great too! I went from 150 lbs in August, I now weigh 127 lbs!!! I am so close to the goal weight I have desperately tried to reach for almost 2 years. Who knew I had so much crap just begging to be released from my body. I am not 100% GF all the time but I am about 95% of the time. That says alot for me especially during the holidays. Halloween candy, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas cookies and everything else delicious about Christmas is a struggle but I have managed to try my hardest to not give in to temptation.
* I also have my amazing families who support the decision also*
They have been behind me all the way because they know how much being healthy means to me and to my husband. So here's to a new journey and if you are struggling with weight, health, or just want to try something new I highly recommend going GF. Your body will LOVE you for it!
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