"Of all the grains in the human diet, why only pick on wheat? Because wheat, by a considerable margin, is the dominant source of gluten protein in the human diet. Unles they're Euell Gibbons, most people don't eat much rye, barley, spelt, triticale, bulgar, kamut, or other less common gluten sources; wheat consumption overshadows consumption of other gluten-containing grains by more than a hundred to one. Wheat also has unique attributes those other grains do not, attributes that make it especially destructive to our health..." (Davis, pg. 6)
Surprise source of wheat of the day...deli meat! I'm not sure if all deli meat uses wheat as a filler. This is where checking your labels is important. For example, Davis lists sausage as a wheat source. However, the turkey sausage I ate earlier this week did not have wheat in it. When in doubt, look at the label!
One more day and I will have been at this a week. That is a big deal for me. It's so easy to get on some plan which you follow diligently for a few days only to get derailed, feel guilty, and then hop back on the wagon. I think what makes eliminating wheat so easy is that I'm not having to deprive myself. I'm eating real, full fat cheese daily. I ate bacon, fried up in a pan, twice. Along with this, though, I am also eating more fruits and vegetables. I feel like my diet is more balanced than it's ever been. And the transition really hasn't been hard. I'm still dealing with a bit of sleepiness, but I feel more motivated to do things during the day, like laundry or dishes. That may not sound like a big deal, but there were times I was so exhausted I just didn't do anything. I no longer get to that point. When bedtime comes around I am very tired, but then I've been sleeping deeper. And when I am tired, my mind still feels sharp. My body just feels better...I don't know a better way to say it than that. I've also noticed that I am able to be more patient. Looking after 3 little ones can really be taxing, especially when they are being whiney, disrespectful and/or are not behaving. It seems to catch like a virus too, because often we'll either have a good day, or I will feel picked on because all 3 are being terrors. Today was in between. By the time their dad came to watch them, I was definitely ready for a break. However, before that point, I had not lost my temper or yelled (boy I sound like mother of the year, eh?). What this means though is that instead of getting beyond frustrated at the start of my son's temper tantrum, I was able to stop it...or let him have it and get past it, feeling less frustrated and less of a bad mom for it. My blood sugar level this morning was 151. I forgot to take my meds last night. I am hoping that over time I can get those levels down so that I don't need to take meds. Of course, once I drop some weight, that will become easier too. I am anxious for Monday morning where I can see the official weigh in. I have to admit I stepped on the scale today...it was a good number, but I don't want to say anything yet. I know the body just naturally can fluctuate from day to day, so even if it's up a little on Monday from today, I'll be happy with any loss.
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