The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...YOU CAN DO IT!
Your life now revolves around food. I want to prepare you for the rough days ahead. Every day, you are going to have to monitor the food you put in your mouth, check the ingredient labels of your food, and ask multiple questions about your food if you decide to eat out. There is no more off-the-cuff eating and grabbing whatever is in front of you. Eating socially is going to be much more limited, and planning ahead will have to take place. You are going to have to be proactive, and the food you purchase is going to be more expensive. There are going to be days you want to throw the towel in and all the dishes out. I want you to understand there are going to be bad days, and that is okay. There are plenty of times the feeling of loneliness, isolation, and being overwhelmed are going to take place. I tell you this not to bring feelings of anxiety or discourage you but to help you identify those feelings when they come. Your life will never be the same.
The good news is that you are on your way to significantly improved health; more gluten-free foods are available today than ever before, restaurants are now offering gluten-free food, and people are becoming more aware, which is bringing the celiac community together. I created glutenwatchers to help you minimize the negative feelings, reduce the stress, and provide resources at your fingertips with 24/7 access. The challenge of gluten-free living is stated best by Dr. Jocelyn Silvester. She said, “Basically, it’s a choice for the celiac community. You can be on top of it all the time and risk it consuming you, or you aren’t on top of it and risk suffering the health consequences.” Identify when you are getting overwhelmed and take a step back. Reach out and find other celiac disease sufferers and stay connected with glutenwatchers, so that when those days come, you can be encouraged and lifted up. I believe in you and know that you are capable of making this change. It will not be easy, but YOU CAN DO IT!
The good news is that you are on your way to significantly improved health; more gluten-free foods are available today than ever before, restaurants are now offering gluten-free food, and people are becoming more aware, which is bringing the celiac community together. I created glutenwatchers to help you minimize the negative feelings, reduce the stress, and provide resources at your fingertips with 24/7 access. The challenge of gluten-free living is stated best by Dr. Jocelyn Silvester. She said, “Basically, it’s a choice for the celiac community. You can be on top of it all the time and risk it consuming you, or you aren’t on top of it and risk suffering the health consequences.” Identify when you are getting overwhelmed and take a step back. Reach out and find other celiac disease sufferers and stay connected with glutenwatchers, so that when those days come, you can be encouraged and lifted up. I believe in you and know that you are capable of making this change. It will not be easy, but YOU CAN DO IT!