When my Pastor said two weeks ago that this fast would be life-changing. I didn't know exactly how life changing it would be.
A few days into it I was starving. Not hating life though but pretty hungry ha! After day 3 though? I felt so much lighter, cleaner, healthier, happier. My anxiety completely went away. My last day of anxiety was January 15. Granted that's only a week but if you have anxiety then you know that week is like a year to you. It has been the most amazing feeling to finally have control over things. Or at least feel like I do.
I'm actually a little worried for the fast to end. lol I have already made permanent life changes when it comes to eating but right now during the fast I would feel guilty for eating something because I feel like God is standing next me saying "don't doooo it" haha! But afterwards? I just hope I have the same feeling lol!
I've made the decision to not resume eating meat. The thought of chicken makes me gag. I am now completely gluten-free. I will also be dairy free because it can have the same effects as gluten.
I don't crave sugar anymore and it feels like a cloud has been removed from my vision. Life is just so much more clear now and thinks make sense. I wish I could explain that better but if you live with anxiety then you know what I'm talking about.
Not only do I feel amazing but I've also lost 15lbs. I know that also has to do with the fast lol but I really think the gluten-free is making a difference in that aspect as well.
I've been looking at a few sites for gluten-free tips, recipes, and ideas.
First of all, I sure hope it tastes the same. I haven't had anything but fruits, veggies, water, and some rice cakes in the past two weeks so I haven't able to try anything that is gluten-free like snacks and what not. I love my dessert! lol Second, gluten-free is EXPENSIVE! I know there are specialty stores here where I can get the majority of my groceries, but dang! Whole Foods needs a coupon system or a rewards card. SOMETHING.
I am so relieved though that after a year and a half and so many questions. Waiting for so long for answers and after what seemed like an eternity of anxiety that lasted days upon days that there is finally an answer. Isn't it crazy that it's something simple like needing to be gluten-free? Good to know that I'm actually not, in fact, crazy! woo!
Are you gluten-free? Do you have any site recommendations? Please share!
Happy Thursday y'all!
9 comments:
I am so interested in learning more about your fast. I suffer from anxiety....you're right, a week feels like a year! Also, I need to focus on better choices with foods. Is your fast in print form?
Interesting. I have had major anxiety these days. I am interested about gluten free. I am happy for you being anxiety free & congrats on the loss of 15lbs. Wahoo!
Wow that just doesn't even seem possible does it? That is amazing that food could have such an affect. I have heard that a lot of people gain weight from a food allergy that they don't know about but I didn't know that it would affect your mental health as well. Very interesting, maybe I should try this fast. What is it, I have heard some people doing the only fruit veggies and rice for 21 days, is that what you are doing?
Google "living without" they send me recipes all the time. they thought for sure I had celiac, but I tested negative. I did it for 6 weeks and I saw a marginal decrease in my depression and it is also really good to abstain from gluten if you have endometrosis too. I just couldn't stick with it completely due to the fact that I am severely allergic to lots and lots of veggies and other things. Limited my options, but glad it is having a positive effect. They recommend taking kids who exhibit early signs of autism completely off of gluten too. there are lots of bonuses to going GF. Let me know if you can't find the sight, I will email it to you.
I have Celiac and have been gluten free for a year and a half now. You're right, gluten free is really expensive, our grocery bill almost doubled when I went gluten free. If you have any questions or need tips, I would be happy to help.
Hi there. Found you from Mrs. to Mama Facebook page. Love that you recently went gluten free. So many people are finding they are allergic these days. I'm not gluten free by necessity, but avoid it most of the time because I just feel better. Excited to follow your journey.
Haley @ hobsonhomestead.com
I, too, just went gluten and dairy-free and I feel so good!!! I haven't found any specific websites, but I keep pinning and blogging about recipes that we have tried and liked!! Please do share anything you find!
I used to follow you a couple of years ago, but stopped blogging and just recently started again and am SO GLAD I found you!!
I always love what you do on your blog. I can't wait to hear more about going gluten-free, I would love to get more information so that maybe I can try it out.
I was just thinking about going guten free last night. Let us know how it goes.
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