So I did it. I made it 28 days without eating sugar, gluten, corn, soy , peanuts, dairy, potato, high glycemic fruits, and any number of processed ingredients. I love a challenge. I love proving that I can do something that appears hard. It feeds my desire to be in control, and feeling so in control of my food intake relieved a lot of stress this last month. I really enjoyed the process.
I want to take moment to recognize all the friends and relatives who inspired me to take this journey. I have watched so many totally overhaul their diets and their family's diets with no outside program. So many of you had no choice, for the sake of your health and the health of your family, but to dive headfirst into the unknown. I admire your bravery, and sheer strength of will. You showed me that it could be done and was worth doing, and that "diet" meant so much more than calories.
I have also learned that there is no one size fits all approach. Each person's body has different needs and sensitivities, and what is feasible for one family isn't for another. I am so blessed to have found a program that was what I needed at this moment, but I didn't publish this blog to convince anyone to follow in my footsteps. I hope that this blog encourages you to pursue what you are feeling you need to for your own health, and that some of the information I shared added to your data bank.
P.S. I will be posting a over the next month or so to provide a more long term look. I love a good "Where are they now?" episode.
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