THE REAL STRUGGLE

Today was one of those days that it was not bad day by any means, but it was one of those days I just felt like my mind and body were off. When I say that, I can tell when I am not doing right by myself by letting my hormones get the best of me. I also love my sweets and it doesn’t matter if it’s a baked good or a natural fruit, I ultimately regret it within minutes! I have found that the best way to get my gut back to my “normal” is by going back to the basics and eating on the FODMAP diet. I had a dietitian recommend it to me after I have my bowel and colon resection and at the time it was HORRIBLE! Don’t get me wrong, it can be mentally taxing giving up fructose, lactose and gluten all at once, especially when it was not necessarily a diet change issue that caused an issue. I thought I was going to starve to death the first time I started the diet. However, I found out so much of what was bothering my gut when all the tests could not help me pinpoint my trigger foods and spices. I have found raw vegetables that I love to take as my quick pick me up snack and to fuel for my long run days. Here is to a better mind and body for tomorrow!