Let’s Discuss; Food & Alcohol

Did You Know?  “Most people do eat too much if they’re served more than they need. That is human nature. We evolved in an atmosphere of scarcity when we couldn’t really count on where our next meal was coming from, so we’re designed to eat more than we need.”  (via)

Have you ever tried not eating or drinking?  Since my allergy attack I’ve cut out almost everything.  Any complicated food & all drinks besides water + topo chico.   I had one allergy doc tell me I was fine to eat anything & another recommended sticking to basics until my results come back –  but I chose to stick to basics, where I know every ingredient I’m consuming.

I don’t like the idea of risking another allergy attack, and for me – food & alcohol isn’t worth it.

I think I had an emotional attachment to food you guys.  When the attack first happened I was almost depressed thinking about not eating french fries & spicy sriracha chips anymore.  I have an anxious mind so I’ll blow up any idea I can, and in my head I was cutting out all my favorite snack worthy foods & wine – for life.  I felt a best friend leaving me, food.

But I saw this basic ingredient diet of mine as an experiment.  Remember when I did the Master Cleanse?  I view this allergy attack, and my new diet, the same way.  A challenge, and I live for challenges.  I want to re introduce ingredients to my diet one by one to see how they make me feel.  Having this approach to food after my allergy attack is better than fear & anger, right?   I’d rather create a challenge out of the whole debacle than sit around being scared of it.

So, I’ve also stopped eating at most restaurants.

And let me tell you, this is the hardest part.  But not because of me – I absolutely love eating my ingredients, and am full every single day.  + I love cooking at home.  I almost feel more than satisfied.  My skin is clear,  my body isn’t bloated, my money isn’t depleted, ha!  And most importantly, I’m tackling my challenge.

The hard part?  Everyone around me.  I get a lot of teasing about not eating because “oh yeah! You’re allergic to everything (eye roll)” and “try this! try this!” and “why can’t we just meet at a restaurant, you can find something to eat, or just sit w me” OR the best one – while putting something up to my face “don’t you just want to eat this?”

FML.

Its C-R-A-Z-Y to me that following a basic diet can create stress for the people around me.  What’s wrong w trying to eat right, you know?  I sympathize w people who are trying to lose weight & follow a strict diet.  Or people that have serious food allergies or food restrictions.  This is NOT EASY.

I know for the first week, trying to break away from sugar & glorious junk food, this reaction was even more annoying.   Again, leading me to sympathize with people who are trying to lose weight, follow a diet, or avoid alcohol.  Like do I need new friends? LOL!

I’m lucky because technically, this basic diet of mine is temporary.  Then I can go out to mingle & eat, like everyone wants me to (??).

What a crazy thing that I’m learning about my culture.  Food & drinking is EVERYTHING.  Of course, there are people who understand & support me.  Thnks God.  You do learn a lot about people during these weird times.  Who would’ve thought, a diet would create such a ripple.

I’m choosing to see the positive of figuring out my allergies.

Ultimately, I want to be healthy.

This whole adventure circles me back to being thoughtful.  I always say it.  Wafiq could spin his head off for how often I say it.  But it’s that basic.  Slowing down, and thinking about others.  I learned I have to do this for other people that I used to be so critical of – people w gluten allergy, people trying to lose weight, other dietary restrictions, alcohol consumption issues, emotional relationships to food.  BECAUSE, even if you won’t die from gluten, and I won’t go into anaphylactic shock from a brownie – that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be supported if we’re choosing a diet without those particular foods.  If we feel good, who gives a shit!?  Right?  Do you.

Being thoughtful is so basic, but so difficult to remember.

Anyone wanting to follow a basic B diet, I feel you!   I’m going to be thoughtful of you & your challenges.  I’ve been learning about myself, others, the culture around food + alcohol recently – & I appreciate it.  Oddly enough, this has been an interesting time for me – AND the people around me.  I guess like any change, it takes getting used to.

There’s nothing like a little personal challenge to spice up your daily routines. I highly recommend setting some for yourselves.  Whether it’s your own diet challenges or a thoughtful challenge, try something.

I just listened to David Goggins on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast – very inspirational.   If you need someone to make you get up off your ass, go take a listen.  JUST DO IT! 

Also, I recently did a poll on Instagram & it appears many of you haven’t jumped on The Joe Rogan Experience train yet?  What are you waiting for?! SO GOOD.

*I should have my allergy results back in the next week or two… stay tuned!*

Much love, white rice, and thoughtfulness coming your way!

Xx