The hardest part is listening to your body.

After seeing my doctor on Friday, I became discouraged especially since the GI Specialist doesn't accept my insurance. My drive home was filled with frustration, and emotions but also clarity. I say clarity because as I was stuck in lunch time traffic, I began to consider the following:

1. I don't need a GI Specialist
2. I need a Naurapath who will understand my need to keep food healthy, and who is also a specialist when it comes to stomach issues.
3. I need to listen to what my body needs.
4. I need to fuel my body with foods that are not processed. We weren't meant to eat that crap even though it tastes good...it's not even real food.
5. I need to psych myself up for this. I am my best supporter.

My problem:

1. After most of everything I eat, I feel bloated and have a tummy ache.
2. I get depressed over my inability to lose weight even though I exercise and aside from a few unhealthy snacks, I eat good stuff.
3. Frustrated with my sleep pattern.
4. I am tired of having to let my gut re-heal (barely consume food for a day or two) after an episode.

Why Paleo Diet?  Our bodies weren't meant to eat all the carbs and genetically modified foods and it hurts my tummy and it probably hurts yours or your children's stomach too. I've been pretty much GF for almost a month, and I have seen differences. It has been almost 4 weeks since my last GI issue.
http://chriskresser.com/paleo-diet-challenges-solutions-ii-its-all-about-the-gut

What do you think low fat and fat free foods are made of, and why do you eat this?  http://diaryofahollywoodstreetking.com/are-you-still-eating-fat-free-and-low-fat-foods/

Do you drink milk? I was never a avid milk drinker, and when I did it was fat free...well no more and GROSS!   http://butterbeliever.com/fat-free-dairy-skim-milk-secrets/

So, as I start this journey I hope to learn more about the properties of food, and start to feel good. Darn it, I just want to feel good. I hope I can network with friends who are sharing in the same struggle...to get healthier. I listened to my body which is why I am at this point in my life...changing my lifestyle to incorporate health.

Have you listened to yours today?