So You're Really Doing This, Huh?

I've had some headaches again recently.  They're not those really bad ones, but they're happening.  I just wish I knew what the trigger was so I could avoid it...prevent it.  They do go away.  They don't last long.   I guess I should be happy about that.  I thought this was under control, but I have to remember that my body is adjusting - going through lots of changes.  I'll get there.  I'm a pretty patient person, but when it comes to these headaches, I'm done with patience.  The poor acupuncturist hears about it constantly, and he asks me all the time about possible triggers - stress, physical, allergic reaction...he tries very hard to figure it out.  Thank goodness for healthcare professionals like him and his co-workers.  I'd likely be dead (or pretty darn close to it) without their help.  

So, now that I'm six weeks in to this Paleo thing, people have actually said "Oh, you're still doing that?"  Ummm, yeah.  It's not something you do for a few weeks then go back to eating processed foods, dairy, grains, etc.  I actually think if I was to have even a little bit of those things, my body would explode.  Okay, maybe not explode, but there would be repercussions - no doubt.  I know there are some adjustments I'm dealing with - the headaches for one, but overall, I really do notice a difference.  I wish I had done this a long time ago.  Really - why was I so blind?  

Now that people realize that the Paleo thing is for real, the questions begin.  "If I bring in _________, can you have that?"  "This has chicken in it!  You can eat that, right?"  "This restaurant has salad for you."  Most times, I don't mind explaining, or I say things like "Don't worry about me.  I'll figure it out."  Sometimes though, I just want to scream.  It's not a 'chicken' diet or a 'salad' diet.  There's so much more to consider.  Is the meat I'm eating grass-fed?  Is it organic?  What about the vegetables?  Was it cooked in soybean oil, peanut oil, canola oil?  Was this made with any dairy?  Any grains?  Is there any refined sugar?  Any artificial sweetener?  I'm enough to drive a person crazy, so I usually just don't even get into it.  I figure out what I can have from what's available, and if I can't, I just don't eat at that point.  I'll eat before or after.  It doesn't bother me, but it bothers other people.  Last Sunday, I went to a gathering at a friend's house, and I brought my own meal.  She was MORTIFIED.  I was FINE with it.  I don't expect her to cook Paleo for me.  I brought my own meal so that I could sit and eat with everyone (which is what she wanted).  She wasn't making anything Paleo - and my lifestyle is my responsibility.  I'm sure most Paleo people feel the same way - or any other "allergy-affected" people who follow dietary guidelines.  I'd rather bring my meal and know that I stayed Paleo.  People get uppity about it, though.  No need.  This is what I have to do.  This is what I WANT to do.  I want to stick to this - don't feel bad when i bring my own meal to a party, or show up with my own salad dressing and coconut milk at the restaurant.  I'm really ok.  You don't need to feel bad.  I don't.  I'm doing what I have to do for me.  If I don't do it, nobody else will.  

So that's my story.  Yes, I'm Paleo for real (in case there was any question).  I said we'd talk about Kombucha - maybe next time.  I'm still looking into how to brew it at home.  I'm going to be reorganizing my kitchen to make it more efficient for me, so we'll see where Kombucha materials fit in.  Has anyone tried it yet?  Let me know what you think.  Also, I'll post the link to the recipe that I used for my meal at Sunday's get-together.  It was so easy, so good, and so close to what everyone else was eating!  Amazing!

Soooooo goooood!  Try it!