For several reasons, I recently adopted a gluten-free diet as an "experiment." My discoveries after only five days of true GF eating?
1). Intentional eating requires planning- spontaneous snacking doesn't work so well in this scenario.
2). While I don't think I'm truly gluten-intolerant, already I feel changes- diminished sugar cravings (and I'm eating plenty of fruit, believe me!), thinning in my face, and my pants have loosened around the belly area. Hmm. Maybe I AM gluten-intolerant...
3). Food and my emotions are closely connected- no shock there, but now (in my early 40s), I'm rather fascinated with how I work, so I'm really paying attention to what triggers emotions and what my options are in those moments.
4). I INTENSELY miss the idea of some foods, but not enough that I've caved and eaten them. And I am very thankful I don't suffer from debilitating forms of gluten intolerance.
Long story short- this experiment has led me to be VERY PRESENT with myself and AWARE of my decision-making, emotions, and physical/ emotional state. Good things to ponder...
Wishing you abundance, balance, and blessings
PS- IF the GF beef enchilada recipe I'm trying this weekend rocks, I'll share it here :)
