Well, I’ll be heading back home soon (can I get an amen?), but first I want to check in about this past weekend – here with my mom, food, and my routine shake up.
So how was this weekend? Nuts. This weekend my elimination diet/food sensitivity program went hay-wire. It started Friday afternoon. Yep! Crackers, bread, cream cheese, and raisins – that was the beginning. It’s amazing how my mind wants to make up shit. You know – to narrowly focus on what I did “wrong.”
But the thing is, I did alot “right” too. Friday was also the first time since beginning this food program that I’ve had salad (and I really like salad), and other lovely veggies. Plus, I’ve continued to practice my 5 minutes of meditation every morning.
So, what can I learn from this? And, how will I choose to move forward?
I’ve decided to broaden out my elimination food program a bit – tailoring it really more to my needs (or to what I think my needs are). Mmm… maybe this is why I’ve been seeing other versions of this elimination diet all around me. Mmm….
Truth is at home, I totally fell into a rut. Eating practically the same exact foods everyday, for (almost) every meal. Variety. That’s the name of the game. Maybe this was/is my body’s way of reminding me that it needs this.
With all of this said, on Saturday I decided to simply enjoy my time with my mom – including the wide range of foods available – and to do what I can to suspend judgement. And, I’ll modify my food sensitivity/elimination program when I get back – and begin again.
Ahh…. one to grow on.
Yay, Faith! Are you doing the same 5 minute meditation I’m doing? Food elimination is a hard path. Keep on truckin’!
Yeah Faith! And isn’t part of this diet learning to listen to your body (and yourself)? Sounds like you are accomplishing that.