Comments on: Eating Less, and Gaining More

By: Amanda S.

Amanda S. — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:55:29 +0000

Over the past year, I have had to go on a similar diet, abstaining from gluten, dairy and corn. I lost weight, about 13 lbs, feeling better, wearing my skinny jeans, but things are different now that I’m pregnant. I find it difficult to get the carbs I need. I find that if I don’t make GF muffins, pancakes or bread, that I eventually binge on high-calorie foods, like dark chocolate. I cycle through things like rice and potatoes, because I get so sick of the same thing. I probably spend nearly double what you do a month in groceries, though we don’t buy snackie foods, which are more expensive, but spend it on things that may be out of season but seem necessary, like avacados, and more meat. My children, husband and I are hearty eaters. I wouldn’t mind hearing your advice on spending less on GF, corn-free food items specifically. Next year my husband is planning on attending seminary, and we will need to live off a skeleton budget.

Also, it really is a family thing. We’re very close-knit in the first place, being united in faith when all around us are people who don’t understand our old-world, Biblical values. But the allergy situation I do think has brought us closer together, especially when we’re out, and we have to abstain from the buffet table together, which is hard for adults, but very difficult for young children with the same allergies. It has brought me very far in my own spiritual growth, and I have seen the kindness and thoughtfulness come out in those around me because of it, especially in my husband, who has no allergies but never complains about my squash lasagna, spinach smoothies or anything else I toss at him.

Most days I feel like I am facing this situation alone, as I have not personally met anyone else with so many restrictions. My church friends dub me as the worst case as far as allergies go. But it’s nice to know, since I’ve favored your blog, that someone out there is going through the same thing. Thanks for that, Rachel.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:57:30 +0000

I just found your blog, and I have to say…it is as if I found my twin who writes a blog! I too have given up lots of foods for a nursing baby and
now that the kiddo are no longer nursing we’ve realized that these diet changes will be a lifelong thing. Budget issues, feelings when sharing meals with others….. All I can say is ditto! . Thanks for making me feel a bit more “normal”.

By: dennis

dennis — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:21:21 +0000

I should share this article to my wife, she will like it, and I like your blog design style, clean and read friendly.

By: Audrey Choi

Audrey Choi — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:16:42 +0000

Reading your blog has truly inspired me. I may be a young’n right now, still in my teenage years, but you make me want to grow up to become a mother like yourself. Some days, it feels as if I never see my family, but I can relate to your feeling of togetherness at the table. This is when my family meets and talks and bonds also. Somehow, you are one true inspiration to me and I hope to grow up to become a semblance to yourself.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:00 +0000

There’s a product we’ve used to substitute cream in some of our recipes called “Mimiccreme” & it works really well. You can even make ice cream out of it — and it’s good! (A small miracle.) It’s made of cashews & almonds though, so if you have a nut allergy (or just want to make sure the baby isn’t exposed) you’d have to avoid this product.

By: Marti

Marti — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:01:32 +0000

You are doing great. I gave up soda and all types of sweeteners and simple carbs on Sept. 1 and feel so much better. You're doing better than I though because I have fallen off the wagon a couple of times. But I have noticed increased energy, alertness, and (ahem) digestion. I have come to think that sugar is the root of all evil. Here's to a healthy mom and baby! .-= Marti´s last blog post ..Why Does It Matter? =-.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:51 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with a strong allergy to corn along with mild allergies to cow’s milk, cocoa (good-bye chocolate), beef, eggs and some fruits and vegetables. It has been interesting and overwhelming to create a new diet, and I’m learning to make many things from scratch. But, I’ve felt bad for so long now, that it’s worth the change to feel better. I definitely understand how you feel.

By: Holger

Holger — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:10:28 +0000

then there is no substitute, you’re right.

its boils down to a more basic questions: why do we even eat dairy products. Men is the only mammal consuming other mammals milk and consuming milk way beyong the childhood stages.

By: Christine Simiriglia

Christine Simiriglia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:57:01 +0000

Good for you!!! I gave up soda a year ago when I read some research about how cola’s (I was a diet Pepsi addict) were shown to irritate neuro-muscular conditions. I have a mild form of muscular dystrophy and was having a lot of chronic pain and weakness. I ditched the soda… my muscles improved. I’ve also saved money (4 diet pepsi’s a day at $1.49 a pop = $2,175). Being able to give up the soda gave me the confidence to give up other “not so good for me” things. Simplifying is contagious!

Stress, soda and fast food are all bad. Read more about how to break those habits here: http://organize-more-stress-less.squarespace.com/home/2009/10/1/stress-causing-people-to-super-size.html
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By: angelvalerie

angelvalerie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:03:18 +0000

I love this post!!!! Thank you for sharing and for focusing on what is really important – family and relationships… It is good to be reminded
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