Lets Be Honest

     Lets be real here. I love to eat, I know what good food is and I have the perfect body to prove how much I love to eat bread, pasta, chips, beer, and all those yummy things.  I also have enough gas, bloating and snot to last a person a lifetime.

     I have recently discovered that my two babies and I have yeast infections. And if you did not think so before, let me assure you that this is a problem. Mercy has had thrush since she was two weeks old, and Trinity has recently showed discomfort and told me about it. I could just run to the doctor and get a prescription and be done with it within a couple of days, but I like to go a little deeper than that. I want to treat the cause, not just the symptom. And I would like to lose a little (LOT) of weight doing so.

     And so begins my journey to a gluten free diet, not just for me but for my girls. If you do not think this is any big deal, try going three days without any sort of food or drink with wheat or sugar in it and then come talk to me. It’s stinkin impossible! Or so I thought. I am discovering an entirely new world of food. Fruits and veggies are realllllly good, if you don’t have any other options. Gluten free pretzels, in the gluten free section at United in a red bag, rock! Seriously, dip them in hummus and your belly can be tickled with health, not to mention a little extra protein.

     I have been at this for a week and a day now and I have to say I am 12 lbs lighter and feeling great. I hardly have any gas J praise the Lord and if I do it is due to me eating broccoli or something, my clothes fit better, and I have more energy because I am eating things that give a real energy boost without a crash 30 minutes later. I am also excited because Mercy’s thrush is almost gone! Gluten and sugar feed yeast and make it thrive, so I have the girls and myself on colostrum(in powder form) and a probiotic 2 or 3 times a day. Yes, you read correctly. Colostrum is a natural yeast fighter, it may be a little pricey but it is no different than paying for a doctor’s visit and a prescription. I have also recently learned that coconut oil is a natural yeast fighter, so I drizzle some on at least 2 of our meals a day. Hurray for natural things that God initially intended for us to use!

     I am writing this blog to keep track of my progress and to maybe help others out that would like to put a halt to unhealthy eating habits, but that may not know how to go about doing so. My quest is not just about being gluten and sugar free, but about learning a whole new lifestyle to pass on to my kids so that they will grow up healthy and strong, not obese and at the doctor all the time for meds.

Starting weight: 180lbs :/

Currently weighing: 168lbs

Goal weight: 137lbs

Yummy recipe for dinner: Beef/Chicken and Veggie stirfry

Thin cut sirloin/chicken, Kikkomans Stirfry sauce, carrots, snap peas, broccoli, green beans, and any other veggie you prefer. Brown rice or whole grain rice is optional if you need more filler.

Yummy snacks that I have discovered so far:

Glutino Gluten free pretzels

Hummus

Light Piemento cheese with gluten free crackers

Larabars (found at United made without preservatives and entirely of fruit and nuts)

Cottage cheese (good for the tummy)

Greek yogurt with any kind of fresh fruit

FRUIT

VEGETABLES (dipped in Ranch J)