Making intentional shifts in your life can have it’s up’s and down’s. Especially as you are learning to navigate a new way of living.
Labeling sucks. Honestly why can’t all products list exactly whats in it. Why can’t all companies be honest and ethical with the ingredients they use? I wont solve the worlds problems so what I can do is be more conscious myself in the products I do buy. Always honor yourself.
Ive learned that unless a package of something says “Gluten Free” you should just assume it has gluten. Life lessons. Sometimes they are the best when they are based on our own experiences. Im reminded how good my body feels when eating gluten free and foods my body enjoys.
Friday I enjoyed a late lunch of left over chicken with some fried brussel sprouts (as I always do in a small frying pan with some EVOO). Within 20 minutes I was suddenly visibly bloating in a very painful way. I was confused. The day before I had eaten out every meal, including the night before. I was conscious. I did slip up when I ordered an omelet for breakfast and specifically said no toast. The omelet was served with with a small baked tomato which was delicious. After eating I felt my stomach begin to shift, it suddenly hit me, the baked tomato had a garnish on top, that I suddenly realized was bread crumbs. When I began to feel the discomfort after eating the chicken and brussel sprouts I began to blame it on the bread crumbs… Im sure this contributed towards it, as I felt off before eating. Then I realized I hadn’t tested brussel sprouts yet on my FODMAP Diet. Rookie mistake, one that I can heal from but it would take and is taking time. Ive realized with my body when I get thrown out of balance, it can take me time to get back on track, which is why its so important to acknowledge the slip and move forward.
Investing in yourself honestly is a physical and mental contribution. You have to pay the money for the product, but you also have to be ok with spending the money, use the product by creating new habits and rituals and power through with your mindset. I understand with investing, it can be one of the bigger shifts in your lifestyle. Do your research with products, ingredients and testing. Look local, living a holistic life is becoming so much easier. Buy for quality. From my experience the better quality products, last longer. Same goes for food the healthier the food the less you actually eat and longer you feel full.
Yesterday late afternoon I was thinking about what a great day it had been. My daughter and I were SO productive accomplishing even more than what I had thought we could. Simply by doing it and not even thinking about it. Im a lists person and sometimes those damn lists can be the devil’s fuel to anxiety!
As I was thinking about how great of a day it was, it then hit me how our day started, slightly heavy but manageable on our end. Then I thought of a loved one who is going through something way heavier than I was and I had a moment of prayer to send them some love.
Life truly has power in perspective. Although my day didn’t start as I thought it would, it provided me an opportunity for connection that had my day not started like that, wouldn’t have happened. A few hours with someone so very close to me, an opportunity to give another loved one some much needed hugs and then the afternoon to just be which morphed into being an awesomely productive and also relaxing time finished off with a good family dinner and hockey game!
As we are heading into the holiday season, I urge you to be in touch with the power of perspective. Living this beautiful life, is so much more beyond you. You are the base of your life, however its also the people in it. Maybe this year you show a bit more compassion, you have a little bit more understanding, you love on someone who needs it that much more, you give to those less fortunate than you, you put your kids needs ahead of your desire to “do nothing” or to not be “inconvenienced”. Even if its just for the next few weeks I challenge you to rise up, when in the moment of feeling frustrated or angry to challenge yourself as to WHY. And I don’t mean the surface meaning why, because many times that’s the ego in us talking. I mean diving deep.
Just think how much more amazing this world would be with more kindless and love <3
60lbs shred since beginning this life journey of mine!
I am SO stinkin proud of ME! I knew I was getting close… last week I was 2lbs off.
Here’s the thing… I haven’t made my weight my goal! That has been the result.
My GOAL has been feeling good. Feeling good eating food, drinks, sleep, in my clothes and out. My ultimate goal has never been about “getting skinny” because in my own opinion that’s NOT a healthy goal. Everyone is unique, our bodies, body type, the way we look, feel etc. Including the challenges we face in life.
Ive become a HUGE advocate of “make your mess, your message”!
This morning while getting ready, I pulled out the scale, I just knew I was feeling different, better and then I saw it… the number that put me at 60lbs shred!
To put that into perspective – think of 1 pound of butter… holy crap this makes it so much more real for me when I think of it this way… now put 60 of those on my body… OMFG!!!
What was my mess, well you could read back through my blog. My health, my ignorance towards my health, my energy, my lifestyle was a mess, relationships suffering… Years ago before we were able to conceive, I hit a very low point in my life and its taken me many years to pull myself back out – properly, happily and sustainably. I was able to gain some control and with the help of modern medicine we conceived our amazing son. With the heartache I prayed that I wouldn’t ever have to go through that again. We were blessed 10 months later with our incredible daughter!
My kids were my biggest shift in my life. They have truly made me into the woman and mom I am today and for that I am SO grateful.
As I celebrate myself – I am still so incredibly proud and giddy since seeing those numbers – but its not THE numbers… its ME. I did this. I made these choices. I have shaped my life. I am living unapologetically and completely authentic to ME!
Ive had a LOT of people reaching out asking… HOW? I shared not long ago but I will happily share my own experience again. This is what Ive found works with MY body and health to support PCOS, Endometriosis, Hypothyroidism and IBS.
There is no quick fix! Seriously – do not fall for the gimmicks. Everyone’s bodies, minds, energy is all unique to YOU! So first step… be happy with who you are NOW!
Mindset is EVERYTHING! Reach for the stars – BUT keep it realistic. If my original goal was to loose 60lbs I wouldn’t have attained it. Honestly my “goal” has never been tied to a number. Meditate – Check out these amazing meditations from one of my fav’s – Gabby Bernstein! I especially love the “Body Love” meditation! Meditate and Journal. Follow inspiring people on social media – release the negativity that can surround social media these days as well as the news, let the negative Nancy’s do their own thing and always rise above – not everyone will like you and you know what – thats OK! Be Happy. Start your day with gratitude – its amazing how when you set an intention for your day to flow with ease and grace that it CAN really happen! Ive been LOVING my DailyGreatness Journal/Planner (<– save 10% by using this code) to help me do this!
Oils and Energy! Ive been sharing more lately about how energy can influence our lives more than we ever thought, Ive gotten some interesting feedback, comments etc (remember rise above). Energy is something Ive always felt drawn to, something as simple as getting an oracle deck and pulling some cards – the messages are unique and really do have impact on what is currently happening in our life. I became certified in Reiki 1 back in late 2016! Clearing and balancing chakra’s is a new FAV of mine for myself and my family. My kids, especially my son, asks for me to do this! I mention oils because that is a choice Ive made. 5.5 yrs ago to go a holistic way to support our family’s health. We have noticed significant improvements not just with me, with our entire family. Do your research, find an option that’s comfortable and feel’s natural for you! If you are interested in oils I am happy to help cause the ones we use work amazing!
Eat and Drink what your body needs! Im newly Gluten free after starting a FODMAP diet which is an elimination diet, removing 6 categories of foods from your diet for a couple weeks then slowly adding things back in. I was initially feeling overwhelmed and stressed about such a significant change – its really not that bad. What it helped me realize is just how GOOD I can feel! That its NOT worth it to feel any other way! There are so many options as well. Eating out can be challenging, however most places have some great options! Since starting this “diet” which is more a lifestyle shift to figure out how to best support your body’s nutrition, my body lets me know pretty quickly if Ive eaten something I shouldn’t have. When I began, I told my family, bread will be fine why wouldn’t it be? After 2 1/2 weeks of not having Gluten, when I did, my body was not happy. I was bloated, had tummy pains, I also had this drive for MORE bread, with no “full feeling” to stop. Did you know this is a thing with Gluten!? This is what can cause so many people to not only over eat, but to also emotionally eat!!! Huge eye opener for me, as well as for my kiddos. Thinking back over the years, bread was always my go-to comfort food, especially pizza! Now Im learning how to still enjoy life like before, but Gluten free among some other things!
Be comfortable in your own space – this includes your home, body, work etc. I truly believe this has been pivotal in supporting this shift in my life. This for a while was a block of mine and one I continually work on. For years I wanted to get healthier, but then I would look in my closet and think, ok if I shift my life and get healthier, IF I loose weight… I have to buy new clothes. This was a huge block of mine to work through, to be ok with spending the money when I needed to get new clothes, to be ok with buying new clothes (including bras and underwear) and then having to re-buy if I had to do it again…). Truth be told on this journey Ive had to buy new bra’s 3 separate times due to the band size shrinking. The first time, was challenging for me. After a family wedding we were in the city, so I went and got 5 new bras… this was September 2016. I didn’t have a lot of faith or belief in myself, I remember saying to my husband I might as well get a bunch because I will be this size for a while. About mid 2017 I had to replace all of them. 2018 I had to do the same. For my sisters wedding I had to get a strapless and low and behold Im down in band size again. In the new year, this is my next investment, as my bra’s from 2018 are at the tightest they can go and, well if you are a lady you know when the girls aren’t being supported the best! However… ladies you can understand when you have been blessed with a beautiful chest its an investment. I also am not able to shop for my bra’s where I used to because I am under their band size. The cups are in my range, but not the band size. A unique, but now slightly expensive situation to be in ! However Im taking this with a grain of salt, its worth it to spend the money to be healthy and comfortable. Whether you are wearing your bra and underwear or those and clothes lol! Ladies be ok with investing in YOU! For our home… this has been a big one! When we bought our house, we saw amazing potential. We bought from a nice couple, who were the original owners. Our home is now about 30 yrs old, so when we bought it was at the stage where it was ready for a refresh. We did that and more. This house is custom to US and we absolutely adore it. Its not a layout or design for everyone. For example our laundry mud room is completely open to our kitchen/dining, stairwell, living room. It allows the light to flow beautifully. There is minimal separation between all of our main floor common areas, but still enough to make it feel cozy and homey. We have one last major project now on the go that will truly finish our forever home and we are so excited! I truly am the type of person who needs to live in a space, to get a feel for it, and then adjust accordingly. In our past homes there were many days my husband would come home and I had completely rearranged our spaces. Yup somedays that meant the dining room was in another area, the living room had shifted as well and at the time having a baby, or toddlers, their toy spaces also shifted. I didn’t truly feel “settled” in our own home until this one. Because I could see the vision. I was excited for our vision. I was excited about spending money and time to make it our vision. I am forever grateful for the way we have all grown in this space and in making it ours.
As I celebrate MY Journey I am reminded how important this is. How important it is to acknowledge yourself, to honor yourself and the work Ive put in. To accept compliments, to be conscious in my decisions and to simply be grateful.
Now the fun continues… with this shift becomes new opportunities for continual growth and learning <3
Its really facinating at how if you really step back and listen, look at your life you can literally see it unfold and you can choose which direction you flow with ease and grace.
Last night my husband and I were chatting about how much more in tune with my body I have been. How conscious I have been at what I am eating, when I am eating. Trust me though its still a work in progress.
This morning, after a late evening to bed, I said to my husband about how we need to create better bedtime routines for all of us – us and the kids. For the most part we have the kids in a bedtime routine where we put oils on, diffuser and tuck in. However we as the parents haven’t always been great at a healthy bedtime routine.
I mentioned this to my husband and also our kiddos to begin changing this story, to begin creating better bedtime routines for all of us which will result in healthier sleep and overall feeling better!
One thing I am proud to teach my kids is that we are ALWAYS learning! No matter how old we are or who we are. This renovation journey, along with this parenting journey has provided us some incredible opportunities for growth and learning. To become better people ourselves and thus then our children, family and expand out into the world.
Awareness is education. Being consciously aware of what we need to be in our own life, what we need to bring into our own life – whether its people, food, energy, experiences, abundance, happiness, peace, health.
Yesterday provided me an incredible opportunity to get out of my head and back in alignment.
It can even be the littlest thing that can throw me off, that can throw anyone off!
One was a simple miscommunication between the husband and I. He thought I heard what he said, I did not hear what he said and I felt my mood shift. I felt myself begin to slowly tense up and pull away. Rather than let it stew and progress I spoke up and let him know how I was feeling. We both quickly realized it literally was a miscommunication and rather than allowing a slightly ticked off mood become pissed off and ruin my day… it didn’t!
I began to get myself back into alignment, focus on what I wanted to get done that day at home and the magic began to happen!
I’m the type of person who can feel overwhelmed quickly and I’ve noticed the more in alignment I am, the more I am living my authentic self the more smooth life flows with so much ease! 🙌
Things I have had on my internal to-do list … aka my head… I stopped thinking about and just did them! Even something as small as making the bed in the spare bedroom and bringing the clothes drying rack up from downstairs to hang my clothes vs putting wet clothes to dry in my closet. Little things. Super little. But there little things can weigh on us, and begin feeling super heavy when we do not act on them when we should!
I spent time meditating in the beautiful sunshine coming through our front window. Pulled a few cards to help with the energy shift. Meal planned out our week – which let me tell you when we do this it goes so much smoother for everyone, we eat healthier and it saves money too!
I absolutely love productive days like Sunday was! Totally sets up the week to be successful and in the best mindset too!
This has been something I am growing to be more comfortable with.
Celebrate yourself. Your successes no matter how big or small!
The other night our son was playing with a soft measuring tape. Which reminded me I had wanted to update my measurements on this healthy journey I have been on!
As much as I know I am feeling better, my clothes needed to be replaced, I have been pushed along to be more and more comfortable in my body. I know I’ve lost more inches. I know how proud I am of myself. But I kept holding back doing it. As if I was expecting the numbers to have gone up, even though I knew, without checking, they hadn’t!
I’ve been let down in the past many times. Even though that has been many various years ago, it’s a default that I continually work on to push myself to be the best version of me! Anyone who has unfortunately experienced verbal and emotional abuse (which happens to BOTH women and men…) can understand the lasting effects and the more work it takes to build yourself back up from an abusive controlling person. Even many years later!
If you want growth… challenge yourself. If it feels slightly uncomfortable, obviously not a bad uncomfortable, you are on your way! Keep going! That previous voice in your head, the voices of others … push past them and do it for YOU!
So… I took the 5 minutes it takes to update my measurements and realize I’ve lost 54.75″ in 3 years! That’s almost the height of my daughter!!! Its up to my shoulders!
This is a total loss from measuring my neck, upper chest, chest, ribs, waist, hips, left and right thigh and left and right calves!
10″ alone from my waist… 2.5″ from my neck… MY NECK!?!?
Friday night I celebrated my accomplishment! I am SO proud of myself!!! Most of all, because I feel I did this in the healthiest way for my body.
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. For me I was not comfortable with how I felt. Emotionally or physically. For years, well over 20 actually, I felt I was held prisoner to my body. I kept quiet because I didn’t like to direct attention or make it into a big deal. I am a true introvert to my core. As I gained control of my weight and began healing my body, I had to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. People began to notice I was loosing. I had to buy new clothes because the clothes I had were very very big on me. Which, was another hurdle to cross, spending money on myself on clothes.
I pushed myself to love my body. To embrace my body. To heal and balance energy in my body to release and move forward. To heal from the inside out. To be ok with change and embrace how amazing it is to feel good!
The past month has been one of the biggest shifts. I feel SO good! I am listening to my body and it’s simply not worth it to cut myself short, ever! Whether it be energy, food or the people I am around.
If you are reading this and thinking … damn I have been cutting myself short or even worse I have been verbally, emotionally mean or controlling to others… MAKE THE CHANGE! You do have the control – for yourself – to make a shift. Above all the absolute only person we “have control over” is ourselves, not our children, our partner, family, friends. Also unhappy and hurt people, continue to hurt people until they begin to heal. Happy people do not hurt people (emotionally or physically). Happy people promote peace and balance!
Celebrate yourself always, even if it feels like a baby step CELEBRATE IT! You may think it’s not a big step, but maybe it is, maybe it’s the step that got you to where you are today.
NO ONE is perfect! Yup you read that right, no one. I know some may need a moment to catch their breath 🤣! If you are noticing you maybe have work to do yourself, or you know someone in your life you have been unnecessarily mean to or have been excessively hard on them and their own mental health, shake it off, put your ego aside, be a real human being and be respectful. Then pick up a book and read it and begin to improve your own life and just watch what begins to happen… your hatred, anger, sadness will begin to fade just remember to allow the happiness in. Even better, be happy when others are happy! If your kids or spouse spend time with someone other than you and come home excited to tell you all they did, be happy for them! Just as you would be happy, or should be happy, for good things that happen to a family member or friend!
Celebrate all the amazing steps and achievements you make in your life. There were days my anxiety felt so bad I didn’t want to get out of bed… yup real affects of emotional abuse that I’ve spent alot of years healing inside. That I will break from my generational line, as my experiences I do not want energetically to follow my children. This is the reality of not dealing with your “shit” in your life and also not celebrating yourself!
I finally began to shift my weight and health when I began dealing with the internal “shit”! Honestly. The stuff buried down very deep, alot of pain, so much emotional pain from someone I once thought loved me. Looking back I know he also was in pain. He also needs to do alot of internal work to heal from his generational shit. I used to blame him for the way he treated me, for all the pain and how I felt emotionally so messed up. I can now say I forgive him and anyone else who has wronged me. I know he has so much healing himself to do and I, from a distance, encourage that healing. I also know he wasn’t the only one who hurt me. He made me weak, he made me vulnerable. He made me feel I wasn’t worthy. Friends I thought I could trust. Always follow your gut feeling. Alas, I am not perfect myself, so I know the way I have possibly treated others has provided them with a way of deeper healing in their life too. It’s a snowball effect on everyone in this world that really needs to begin healing in a much bigger way!
In November 2016 when I began taking my Reiki 1 course I had no idea how powerful this would be to begin healing energy trapped deep inside of me. To truly celebrate and love me, for who I am. This is one of the biggest reasons for my success.
The other night I celebrated! With good food (gluten free!), music, dancing, drinks… all in our kitchen!!! Celebrating ME and my achievements. I was SO excited and proud of myself. Not just for “loosing weight”, but for boosting me up internally. Recognizing and realizing my worth for my health to improve, internally I could thrive and be healthier and happier too! 💕
So stand up, be proud, let the haters keep hating, the gossipers keep gossiping and just be happy, be loving, be considerate and simply just BE YOU! ✌
I heard this song on the radio as I was driving. When you are really in tune with yourself, some things will stand out and for some reason this one really did! I had to laugh when I heard it because I literally do have good jeans that I love – I haven’t had “good jeans” since before I had kids. If you are a mom you know what happens after having kids, if you are a mom with hormonal invisible illnesses you can appreciate this even more.
She’s got good genes, a good heart Handed down from her mama Daddy’s little girl gonna get what she wants Second that you meet her, gonna know she’s the one She’s got good jeans, good looks Wears em out like a model Man you should see her she’s the talk of the town In her faded out, painted ons Walking around in those good jeans
As I listened to this, I laughed about my “good jeans” but also thought about my “good gene’s” I was born into. I am truly thankful for my family, my history and the time we’ve had together.
Cause here’s the thing… we all have “good gene’s”, because they were meant for us, there will always be hiccups in life, things to over come. Which is one reason why this year I took a leap into an energy called Ohana Generational Healing.
This may sound off in left field for some of you, however I can honestly say its very real. Our energy affects our daily life, past and present. We obviously want to live as much in the present as we possibly can, its much healthier this way. However over the years and generations, life has drastically changed. Im sure you have heard people say whatever “runs in their family”… THIS is where we have the power to stop some of these things, to be conscious about the energy we bring into our life and our children’s. When I first spoke with Krystal at Krystal Clear Healing, as she explained this theory to me I immediately knew it made so much sense! Think of how life has changed simply in your own existence. Technology has been a massive force. However before our time, our loved ones who were in the war, previous to that even who didn’t have much because there wasn’t much to have, there were times of feast or famine, uncertainty, disconnected communication, illness. Do you even know who your family was 15 generations ago? I certainly do not! Energy carries forward, its something that can seem so simple, things said years ago as a small child that for whatever reason at that moment in your life you took as the truth – but could have merely been someone’s opinion.
This alone is causing so much disruption, heart ache, sadness in the world – people’s opinions! Yes everyone is entitled to their opinions, however for those not strong enough to rise above and value their own authentic self, this can literally cause people to crumble, lives to fall apart, illness, hatred. And sometimes its not entirely our own fault.
Ive always been a lover and believer of energy. Ive felt the amazing release during meditation of simply surrendering my thoughts and feelings and literally feeling like weights had lifted. Not even knowing sometimes what those weights were… cause sometimes they are quite simply NOT your weights to bear!
I heard this song as I was leaving my treatment. Literally as I got in the van. This is the song that began playing. My friends there are signs all around us, if we are conscious and open to receive. Its perhaps a foreign concept to some, but one I highly encourage you all to discover within yourself.
The truth of the matter is… the only person who can make you happy… is YOU!
Not your parents, your spouse, your children, your friends, your boss. If you are feeling discomfort, dis-ease in your life, unhappiness. Sorry, not sorry, its on you to rise up and continue rising up no matter what anyone else will say. Trust me, you will keep having to do this because as you rise up, some people may not like that. Some people enjoy control, bashing, abusing, but that doesn’t have to be you. Do not let their influence on their own life, be the influence on your life.
It can feel slightly lonely as you walk through this journey, until you truly feel validated within yourself – for the journey you are on. To feel compassion and love to others. To live a life of truth. To deal with your shit. The shit that everyone has but doesn’t want to talk about it. The more you bury something, the more it affects you and your generations to come!
I love renovating and love all the renovating shows. The have been fuel for many of my inspirations as we have been transforming our house into our home!
The real challenge of renovating is fitting it into daily life. You know all the house hold “stuff” – like cooking dinner, planning meals to cook the dinner, grocery shopping to get the things you planned for the meals, laundry, kid stuff, our own down time.
This stage of reno life is the prep work that we have to get done for our framers. Its alot of physical work. I can admit with absolutely no issue at all that my body is not used to this intense of physical work. I am however very thankful for the strength I now feel in my body, that I never felt before. Even last year, I wouldn’t have been able to do what we have been doing. But I have and I am so proud of me!!!
I began feeling slightly overwhelmed last night. With things needing to be done inside, but feeling I should be out helping the husband, I was feeling slightly psyched out. This is a normal stage of reno’s. The point of absolutely no turning back but also on the brink of possibility. Its a finicky stage for energy.
I felt so blessed when I saw our friend pull in the driveway. That truly offered me the gift of time to run our son where he needed to be, pick up stuff for my husband, prepare lunch and an appetizer for later, while tidying up the kitchen right away, getting some laundry on, doing some decluttering. Things that have been on my mental to-do list and have been neglected so we could work at this phase to have our house ready.
Before I went to sleep last night, while doing my nightly journal writing, I asked for a sign that it was all going to fall into place as it should. My sign was a butterfly. I saw a beautiful butterfly in my dream last night and a beautiful butterfly photo on facebook. I remembered my sign this morning, but still wasn’t completely sure. I helped my husband for an hour before taking our son to meet his hockey team, then various stops down town, to arrive home and about to leave again and our friend arrived and when he had to leave in a couple hours another friend was able to help out – SO grateful! Kudo’s to the universe for me. Truly grateful! All in divine timing. It will all work out how its supposed to.
The real challenge of renovations is when you have to continue your day to day life as well as being in a major stage. However as we have learned, the universe works in wonderful ways. Very similarly last weekend. I wasn’t feeling the greatest on Saturday, it was rainy and very damp feeling. Hubby also had a few calls in the early afternoon so we ended up nixing until Sunday. Best decision ever. I was able to rest and oil up literally all afternoon and then Sunday we got at it and got a lot accomplished!
We will be back at it today – however feeling SO much more prepared and ready for this stage! Excited too. Following our dreams and loving every bit of our home <3
I used to think living in pain and discomfort was normal. Because it was normal for me, for years. As long as I can remember. Being in pain and discomfort really plays a big part in how someone also feels emotionally.
If you know my journey, you know of my health struggle, challenges and ultimately growth.
My husband and I were talking about how at times we have felt extremely challenged. We have big, beautiful dreams for our family and our home and at times we had found ourselves talking about how “hard” it was. We are still amongst renovations, albeit different kinds than we have ever done before, yes, it has been very challenging at times. But you know what looking back it’s been 1000 times strengthening, empowering, motivating for us individually and as a couple and family. I am so proud of us!
I’ve experienced a recent health challenge and when it was suggested to me to do an elimination diet to figure out what my triggers are, I was a bit of a blubbering mess! I am so thankful for my supportive husband. He gave me great advice, the best actually, because his words completely changed my perspective.
I made the decision. I jumped in the next day and told myself I would learn as I went. Which is exactly what I did. I prepared a list of foods I could and couldn’t have – the couldn’t have would list would eventually begin testing and the ones on the list were ones I actually ate. I have been on the FODMAP elimination diet for almost 3 weeks. 2 1/2 of those weeks eating exactly by the diet (grab the Monarsh FODMAP Diet app it’s worth every penny!). I began testing foods I love… garlic, onions. So far so good thankfully, I have to continue testing. This past weekend I tested wheat.
When I began this diet I straight up told my husband wheat won’t be an issue, I love bread.
I was also in pain/discomfort of some level 90% of the time. Because I legit thought that how I was feeling was normal.
Until I stopped eating the trigger foods. My gosh I feel fantastic!
This weekend however, I did not. I still powered through like I normally did and it sucked.
This weekend I tested wheat and here is what I noticed. It tasted really good. It also made me feel awful! I was so bloated, feeling blah, major discomfort. The biggest thing I noticed… I had zero “full” feeling. Zero! I could have ate every piece of bread in the house. I didn’t thankfully, but I could have! I was honestly shocked. I tested that feeling again on Sunday… same thing. At the time I didn’t realize though I was testing that feeling. It was Monday, after lunch. I ate a wrap, and experienced a similar feeling. I then realized I had began on Friday, with a late lunch with wheat. Then sandwiches on Saturday and Sunday.
Could it have been in excess, maybe. What I realized on Monday though is this isn’t how I want to feel, ever. I’ve invested in myself to live my best life. So after feeling good for an entire 2.5 weeks… I now know what feeling good, actually means!
What’s interesting is I am not upset. Yes it’s going to take some learning, thinking outside of the “normal” box. The old me would be beyond stressed. I would be so hard on myself. I didn’t love or respect my body. Until now.
It feels so good, to feel good!!!
This has reinforced even more for me… life CAN feel easy. When you feel good. I know myself when I feel good, life flows, I naturally feel so happy and appreciative. Grateful for all I have been blessed with.
Another shift in life, resulting with increased happiness. Like a new journey, slightly unknown to explore. I’m ready for it. I’m really ready to always feel good! To choose to be healthy. Choose to put me first. No longer shy back and away, not wanting to inconvenience or worry about the cost. Everyone has something in their life to deal with. What is “hard” for someone may not be the same for someone else. When I honor how I feel, focus on how I want to feel, that’s what brings true happiness.
I do not want to feel like that anymore! Tonight, as I realized the pasta my husband and I had picked out, thinking it would be ok for me, wasn’t. I wasn’t even upset. Because I was also making something I love… Chicken Parmesan! Home made, with corn flakes vs bread crumbs and a custom spice mixture after an almond flour and flax seed mix and then egg dunk with 1 drop of Basil! The “old me” would devour an entire piece and most likely some of the kids left overs too… as well as a pile of pasta. Tonight… I had 1/2 the chicken breast, some quinoa with yellow pepper and ceasar salad! Full and oh so satisfied!!! Such an awesome feeling! The over full feeling is so old!
Best part, my husband and kids have been SO supportive! I am so lucky to have them. I am so lucky they have been open to experiencing new things.
Today I googled over eating and wheat… apparently it’s a thing 🤯! Gluten for some people can cause them to overeat. Thinking back over the years, bread has always been my “comfort food”. When I was pregnant both times I lived on pizza and bread… Gluten can also cause blood sugar spikes, and then crashes. Ahhhh 💡 makes sense even more… the mid afternoon crash after lunch! Here is your sign… after the previous signs 😉!
Life isn’t hard, that’s a limiting belief that needs to be cleared. Yup we all hit roadblocks and experience challenges… when you have truly experienced your own challenges and embraced what you could positively take out of it (growth) you truly learn a new way of living and also loving others. Your compassion deepens.
Allow life to flow with ease.
Get in touch with you, whoever “you” truly is!
I’m excited for this “new” version of me. The version of what my soul was meant to live 🥰!
