Food NOs

I am currently investigating how different substances effect me. Recently, I had a cup of half decaf and half regular coffee (the most I ever drink is a cup of green tea). About two hours later I was exhausted, anxious, and wanted to cry. I had to keep reminding myself that these new clients were not the reason I was so uptight. Caffeine and sugar lead me down an unflattering road called, "Bitchy Anxious Lane". All I want to do is cry in the corner while someone holds me and tells me I'm not fat, ____.....

So I have under taken this change in my diet for the next year. The list of NO's sounds extensive, but worth it. So here goes the list of NO-NO's; dairy, sugar, alcohol, wheat or gluten.

Over the fall, my husband and I did this "cleanse/detox" for 6 weeks. We slept great, felt energetic, never felt deprived and our grocery bill decreased. I notice an increase in intimacy and felt he was more accessible and focused. We both lost 15-20 lbs each within the 6 weeks. Even though that wasn't the purpose, but it was a wonderful benefit! When we were both on the "cleanse/detox" I noticed an absence of irritation I had around food and interacting with my husband that I usually felt around meal times with him. Normally my husband and I eat every differently. I care about the ethics of food and he cares only about a good deal. I end up feeling pissed at him for not caring or beat myself up for being too up tight. However, when we were both on the "cleanse/detox" it felt as though we were on a team. That we were working towards a common goal.

I committed to this change for ONE year starting TODAY (Jan. 9th, 2010).

During this time I will be mindful of what I take into my body and what is behind the motivation to eat/crave a chosen food.

We are now back to eating different things. I was concerned for the return of this irritation and voiced this to him. However, he showed me he is aware and supportive of my choices. I feel loved and cared for because he know how hard these changes can be. His support helps me to feel empowered and strong. GOD be with me.