2 Months and Counting...

I have been gluten-free for 2 months now!

Happy two-month anniversary to me!

I decided that I'd had it after a horrible run one Friday morning in February. No more gluten for this girl! I am not even sure that gluten was the issue during that run but I was tired of feeling less-than-ideal during some of my runs and if gluten was the culprit, then it needed to go. Bye bye, gluten!

I was secretly hoping that I would not feel any better and could return to eating my beloved home-cooked tortillas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner within a few weeks. This was not the case. I am, indeed, feeling much better! Now here is the thing: I have yet to determine whether I feel better because I don't consume any gluten or because I am substituting bread, crackers, tortillas, and pasta for more fruit, veggies, nuts, beans, and lean meat. Who knows... Either way I'm going to stick with this until my race in Germany, then I may have to indulge in some of the delicacies I grew up with and have been missing since our last visit in 2010.

Here is what I have for breakfast every day:

1/2 c oats
1 c water
1/2 scoop protein powder
chopped apple or banana

I put it in the microwave for a few minutes and then add:

applesauce
almonds or walnuts
raisins
flax seeds

Simple, nutritious, filling, and tasty!

I am hoping/thinking that there isn't any gluten in this. To be honest, I have to do some more research on this whole gluten-free thing. I had been wanting to try it for a long time but didn't want to complicate things or spend even more money on groceries. That day in February I just decided that it doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. I will just cut out the gluten. I don't need gluten-free crackers and bread or special flour. I just need to eat more whole foods. It's that easy. You just make a decision and stick with it. Works well for me since I am an all-or-nothing person. But, like I said, I do need to read more and make sure I am giving my body everything it needs...

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