I'm struggling. I haven't struggled with this in a year or more, so it's particularly frustrating. They think I have a gluten-sensitivity or Celiac Disease (waiting on testing). This means mandatory food restrictions.
Food restrictions are a tactic I used years ago to drop weight in a disordered way. Being encouraged to add restrictions to whole food groups is a challenge for me. I find myself restricting wheat, barley, and rye (as per the medical recommendations), but also other things like rice and couscous (because I don't really like them). I've taken out the entire grain category. Some days I eat the calories of a normal person 1200-1500, but other days I can't figure out what's "safe" and available to eat so I clock in around 400-500 calories. This should feel more worrisome, but as I've been here before it doesn't. I get hungry, but it's not unmanageable.
I don't like the gluten-free alternatives. They taste weird and they are all very processed. It feels like replacing one bad option with another.
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No gluten free alternatives..Yuck.
It sounds very similar to eating Paleo. Try looking over Robb Wolfe, he has a couple books & website. It might help clear up some stuff regarding your diagnosis.
Also regarding the food stuff, check out "Everyday Paleo". The woman who has a cookbook with the same title throws recipes up among other stuff, her name is Sarah Fragosa.
And lastly The Daily Apple. There is a whole bunch of people who've adapted this way of eating. So much out there about it! Good luck!
Anonymous - thank you very much for the information. I will look into it for sure. It's been a HUGE adjustment over the last 2 months.
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