This picture has been me the past few months! In the past, I never had to worry about a diet because I would just lose the weight or the fat would never stay on my body. Yes, I know it sounds like I am bragging but I am just telling you my new found awareness to the diet struggle. I have friends and family that have struggled with their weight and tried many of different diets. They would lose the weight for a short period of time and then succumb to their cravings whether it be cake, ice cream, chips or whatever they desired. Now I am struggling with this same thing for the first time in my life.
Each day, I set out to eat healthy and stick to my gluten-free diet and some days things are great. Then I get that ping and I want something bad.... usually something rich in chocolate, sugar and everything else bad for you. Yes, I am a choco-holic! I try to resist the urges and keep the items out of my house but when I get that ping.... it is all over. I live 2 minutes from a convenience store and end up there in no time when I need to satisfy this craving.
The other problem to my weakness for my cravings, besides the weight gain and not fitting into any of my clothing, is that my IBS doesn't like my food choices. In the past few weeks, as my gluten-free diet has dwindled, my IBS has been paying me back for each delicious bite with belly aches and pains (to put things mildly).
Well my pain of the IBS is overcoming the cravings now and I am setting out to get back on my diet. I hope that I can learn to keep my cravings at bay and my will power strong. Those struggling with a diet, we are all in this together so you are not alone!
I don't even like to use the word "diet" anymore. Doesn't work with me. That word and I just don't get along! A couple of months ago I got back on track to start exercising, but sadly, I got off track yet again. Gotta keep each other motivated!
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Kim
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Yes I feel like people need to stick together and encourage each other when trying to dong something that is so hard for many of us. Good Luck with getting back on track!
DeleteOur family is gluten free and I totally understand how you feel. For us it's not just a matter of losing weight. My children are has wheat allergy and I know how bad it is when they are "glutenized".
ReplyDeleteAs far as losing weight, it is also now a struggle for me. That last 30 is very elusive. :)
Yes my first concern is my IBS and the pain associated with that and being on a gluten free "diet" has been a hard one for me. The weight loss, I am hoping will be an added benefit once I get this down.
DeleteGood luck to you and your family!
I'm reading a book right now that you might enjoy! It's called Foodist, and it's about living a healthy life overall instead of going the diet route. Obviously you have some food sensitivities, but there's a lot of practical information about making things easier anyway. Good luck!
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