Good morning. Sitting outside like this, having tea and writing, reminds me of when I lived with my Uncle. We would quietly start our morning sitting out on the back deck, saying little to each other. He'd usually read, and I don't really remember what I'd do other than drink tea. I think I usually had some type of book or magazine. Currently, I'm reading Aimee Raupp's, Yes, you can get pregnant! She puts in writing things I have long thought about pregnancy - the mental/emotional component, being positive, letting go, etc. A large chunk of the book, however, is focused on what she calls "the fertility diet." I am often quick to become leary of any "diet" but usually okay with making dietary changes. She outlines a no gluten, no added sugar, no GMO, no fake sugars, no soy, and I forgot the last one (better than yesterday, I only got four). I can do that. I feel drawn to follow her suggestions. Excited to do so actually. I'm very curious what changes in my body, how I will feel with all of these things exiled from my daily intake. I have went gluten free for 2 days. About two weeks ago, I decided on my own to substitute my morning coffee with green tea and potentially eliminate coffee. So far, I'm liking how much clearer I feel in the mornings and the decreased anxiety it seems to have brought. Oh wait, actually, I think I started that with the intention of alkalizing my body. Yes, that was it. Because, since that time, I've also been drinking green infused shakes I make at home. An acidic environment is not conducive to baby making. Not only that, I'm pretty sure that has been a contributing factor to my overall difficulty in loosing weight. It's hard for the body to drop weight when it's more acidic. Right now I'm just damn curious. I'm curious to see when my period comes, if my skin improves, how my concentration changes along with mood, cravings, etc. It's funny because I was just talking to Theresa at work about the keto diet. It's the big thing happening right now. I tend shy away rather quickly at any mention of the current most popular diet. I found myself asking questions and googling it, but still felt a little off about it. I think what I was looking for was some sort of structure. Some sort of guidelines. Food can be an addiction for me just like so many other things have been an addiction. It can be hard to stop when I start sometimes, and hard to no overeat even with the best intentions.I like that I have some hard no's. Some things I can quiet cold turkey, that under no circumstances can I ingest those, today. And then I just stopped. I stopped gluten, soy, added sugars, fake sugars, GMO, and (I still need to look up that 6th one.) That's how I like to do it.I have been successful with many changes just being done with something. Today is my first day going to work with it. Wish me luck. Thank God, Amy's frozen meals are gluten free!
