Again with the emotional eating
Today was another not-feeling-good day. Sometimes being a fibrochick really sucks! But despite how bad I felt, I forced myself to go to the gym. I’m thankful that I pushed past the pain, exhaustion, brain fog, depressed feelings…and hit the gym. The trainers were so encouraging and I felt supported and inspired to work hard.
So, on to food today - there was lots of snacking, and I craved sweet, salty, crunchy. I think it’s mainly because I felt so bummed out and not feeling good. Breakfast: yogurt, Udo’s, berries. Lunch: brown rice and a Trader Joe’s Thai tuna packet, with some yellow and orange bell peppers chopped into it. (I haven’t been to Trader Joe’s since I started this little experiment, so I must head over there this week and see how they handle their GF selection and labeling!) Dinner: salmon steaks marinated in spices and white wine, wild rice, corn on the cob. Kind of heavy on the fish and rice today, purely by accident, but I could do worse.
Being in pain, and exhaustion, is a bummer. Being bummed out causes more fatigue and pain, as well. So I’ve been in a vicious cycle for a couple weeks now. Yes, I have “up” days and moments, and I’ve gotten lots done workwise, but overall I’ve been feeling a malaise that I can’t kick, and all my typical fibrochick pains are flaring bigtime. It’s not the easiest time over here at ChronicBabe (and Gluten-Free Babe) HQ, but going to the gym today got me feeling a little more positive and hopeful. All the lovely comments and emails help too, so thanks.
Cat said,
June 13, 2007 @ 10:02 am
Hang in there! I am a Fibrobabe who is has gone GF and back again, and GF and back again…….. I can definitely tell a difference however it is much more noticeable with Whole Wheat items than white bread. When I was GF in addition to not eating corn, potatoes, dairy, tomato, I was doing REALLY well. Try Quinoa instead of rice as it has all the essential enzymes in addition to protein and will assist you in avoiding gaining weight from an abundance of rice.
Good Luck!
Sheltie Girl said,
June 14, 2007 @ 9:00 am
Do be cautious about how much of the classic GF flour blend that you consume, i.e. white rice flour/potato/tapioca. My triglyceride levels elevated after going GF. My doctor had me switch to other GF options which means I bake a lot, but my triglyceride levels have stayed with in the normal range.
Nightshade fruits/tubers (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, spices made from peppers) can cause aches and pains in some people. For some it can make their arthritis symptoms worse. Many GF foods have potato flour/starch in them.
If you have a challenge with corn make sure you are cautious about xanthan gum. It is a common additive in ready made GF foods. It is used as a replacement for gluten. The production of xanthan gum can involve corn…you would need to check with the manufacturer to make sure their xanthan gum doesn’t have any corn in it.
Take Care,
Sheltie Girl
Jean Layton said,
June 14, 2007 @ 2:38 pm
Stick with the diet, all the inflammation only gets less as you keep away.
Try TJ’s for lots of foods. Some of thier products have the warning about being made on shared equipment but I haven’t had even one gluten reaction since I went gluten free. And believe me if there was gluten, I would know.
GF momma
Elwoodcity said,
June 14, 2007 @ 2:42 pm
The Trader Joes website has a list of all their Gluten Free options. Check it out before you go.