Me Mondays: Focus on the NOW

Recently I went through a battery of tests. Almost all of them have come back normal, or negative. Don’t get me wrong I’m happy that I don’t have cancer, or certain diseases that have limited to no treatments.

BUT….

I also have no answers to my struggle with food. Bloating. Weight gain. Pain. Or Cramps.

I have NO answers. Just normal tests results. I should be grateful right? Absolutely. Except that I’m stuck feeling like it’s all in my head. Which very well may be the case for me. But hopefully not for you.

Today I decided to skip the AIP elimination diet and stick with the foods I know don’t hurt. Since my endoscopy/colonoscopy I have actually felt better. It’s my hope that by drinking that AWFUL citrus flavored ocean water I’ve cleansed my body of bloating. Here’s hoping.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m still using my AIP cookbooks. I’m just not going full scale on it. I love eggs. I love coffee. The rest I can deal without. I actually have greatly enjoyed the meals I’ve used out of my new cookbooks. I’ve also decided to just refocus on ME.

Today is the first day of refocusing on ME. I slept in. I went for a run. I ate what I wanted… but kept it clean. I cleaned my house. Started the laundry. And took time out to snuggle with my dog while watching TV.

Today I took the day for ME. ‘

Maybe someday I’ll resort to the full elimination phase. For now I’m going to live my life. One gluten free, dairy free, legume light meal at a time. Hopefully I’ll continue to lose weight during the process… And hopefully I’ll regain my strength working out.

Here’s to phase two of my life. Taking it one day at a time, one meal at a time, and one decision at a time.