Today I cleaned out my kitchen. A couple of weeks ago, I learned I have food allergies that contribute to my health issues. These food allergies are ones that compromise the immune system and (for me) cause an upset stomach after almost every meal. My doctor has recommended an elimination diet, of which the first three weeks are a cleanse. My highest food allergies are gluten, dairy and eggs. Those of you who know my eating habits know that I live on bread and cheese. While the allergies were not a complete surprise, the extent of them was. As my friend Tina says - now I know and it's my choice whether I eat those things or not.
7 shopping bags of food stuffs sits in my living room to be given to neighbors and friends. It felt good to simplify my kitchen. And as I put away the new groceries I bought, I realized I was looking forward to simplifying the way I eat (at least for awhile).
The cleanse portion of the elimination diet starts tomorrow. While I can't say I'm looking forward to all aspects of a cleanse, I do love the idea that I can be cleansing out the toxins in my body. Taking care of myself in a very basic way. I've been promised I will feel the best I've ever felt. I wonder how it will affect my hormone imbalance? Less of them I hope!
One day at a time. One choice at a time. One change at a time. I was listening to the radio the other day and heard this song:
You are more than the choices that you make.
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes
You are more than the problems you create
You've been remade
-----10th Avenue North
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