A Gluten Free Life - Lucy's Journey Continued

by Lucy
(Christchurch, NZ)

It is really interesting getting into the swing of a gluten free life... I am always faced with questions and statements from curious friends.

"But what do you eat?",

"How do you cope?"

"Do you get really jealous of people eating bread?"

"What happens if you eat it"... This is by far my least favorite as there are some side effects that are not so suitable for everyday conversation... and some that make me blush in front of my doctor.

Learning and Growing

But life is finally starting to balance out a bit... after 2 years of being gluten free. I have become a savvy gluten free eater! More confident in my ordering and eating abilities. No longer to I cower under the table in fear of questioning the menu to the waitress of chef... It is all business here!

Take the good with the bad

I still have my bad days... Its amazing what a girl will do in a fit of hunger! Recently one hot summers day I found the offer of a cold beer to appealing to resist... and my skin and mood definitely suffered.

The important thing is the lesson I learn I know it hurts me, my mood, my health and body so its time to start looking after and looking forward to the happier healthier Gluten Free Me.