We have something in common: a love/hate relationship with gluten and sugar. Or maybe we used to, because you’ve nixed the habit, but once upon a time we did. Go back in time with me.
My mom baked the most delicious Greek cookies made from sugar, white flour, and butter. She had to hide them. I still see her drinking black coffee and eating white toast with butter at breakfast. She was peaceful, and I can see her in my mind now. And you have memories too.
This was my imprint, my love, my home, and you have yours. There was just one problem…I wasn’t born with a digestive tract for gluten and sugar.There is another problem…
It isn’t just gluten and sugar that causes pain, but in moving away from them – it’s the sadness of parting from family tradition.
How to be true to yourself without making waves
- Go easy on yourself, your background and your family….caring for your body is just that. It has nothing to do with giving anything up.
- Have heart, heart, and more heart. There is nothing inherently wrong. If you’re in pain, you must take care of yourself. Noticing familial comments and heartfelt memories go along with it.
- Plan ahead. If you know you’re having a family gathering, bring foods that are nourishing for your body. Start small…bring your own “care package.”
- Practice at home first. Fill your pantry with foods aligned with your body so you get used to the new “normal.”
- Don’t go for a feeling, just be there. Breathe in and out until you feel centered.
- Find someone who wants more for you than to just be pain free.
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Lisa Bertuzzi works with people who are ready to shift out of chronic pain. You can began by talking to her about your pain in a free 30-minute strategy session.