Rising from the dead

It has been almost nine weeks since I said goodbye to milk, wheat, gluten and eggs. I am actually suppose to be re-introducing these allergens back to my diet to see if my body will now accept them as food and not a toxin that should be attacked. But truth be told, I feel so good lately that I simply do not want those foods back yet.

I feel like I have risen from the dead. The last two years (but especially the last year) have been a living nightmare in regards to my health. In fact, when my doctor informed me about my food allergies, she said the allergist told her, “I don’t know how she has been walking around like this for so long.” The thought of going back to living that way is just not worth it to me.

Actually, I have pretty much decided to give up gluten and diary on a permanent basis. It’s so funny to think of my change of heart in such a short time. Two months ago I was in tears and counting down the days till I’d be able to return to a normal diet again. Now, I view that “normal diet” as the primary reason for my failing health.

Moreover, I thought my life as I knew it was over when I was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. Going out to dinner was an enjoyable evening for me. Grabbing lunch on the go made life easier too. However, thanks to a great community of gluten free and allergy free friends on Twitter, I now know there is life after food allergies. In fact, my health is so good now that I feel like I have can actually live a full life again. No longer a walking zombie!

It was a horrible transition, but I made it through. Now it’s time to live life again.

NOTE: The photo is in my garden. Last year I couldn’t work in the garden at all. This year, although I can’t do heavy lifting yet, I have been out in the garden almost every day….and I love it.