All right, we are going to switch gears a little. We are still talking about my journey to a happier and healthier me, but we are going to focus a little more on the culinary aspect of my journey.
The doctor has suggested that in order to rewire my hormones and hopefully help my painful conditions be less painful, that I go off dairy, gluten and if possible....sugar. This change has been a long time coming as I have pondered doing this for a long time, but didn't feel that I had the wheel power. However, my pain level is at an all time high, and I believe with such drastic circumstances comes better wheel power.
I have gone off dairy as of about 2 months ago. At first I was seeing cheese and ice cream in my dreams. As I am now coming up with dishes and desserts that are wonderful and satisfying it is becoming easier. I will post a little later about the dishes that I have already come up with. :) But first, lets make 1 thing clear! My Dr has ok'd dark chocolate, and in little amounts butter!! Although I still avoid butter for the most part, I am learning that I can get by using most other things, especially coconut oil, it is my FAVE!! You will probably notice a theme for most of my dishes. I am in love with coconut everything! Coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut sugar and coconut flour.
I have yet to go gluten free completely, although I will be adding that in next month and see how I do. Right now I'm just getting really good at being dairy free while enjoying the bread that I love. So join me on my journey, and maybe you will end up enjoying some of my creations as much as I do!
P.S. My starting weight was 211 (8 months after baby being born) I am now 205, and have fluctuated between 204 and 205 for the past week. I have changed nothing but giving up dairy. So if losing weight is a side effect...I'll take it!
