Monday, September 28, 2009

Moving forward

I have taken the full plunge! I have gone Gluten Free not just Gluten "lite" I am also Lactose intolerant...this helped me decide to move forward. Well that and I keep getting sick.

It is easy to think that gluten free people are "extreme" to not understand the necessity or the passion that we approach our daily lives well with such extreme devotion almost fanaticism that it is "scary" and often the punch line in jokes.

What most people don't understand is gluten is not just a thing in pasta or bread it is often used in a wide variety of products: lets see lipstick, lotion and medicine. Going Gluten Free is not just a dietary choice it encompass all aspects of your life.

Food products are more expensive. It is not like you can buy "store" brand! Nor can you stop in well Duncan Doughnut an grab a quick bit to eat on the car while you are driving. DD doesn't offer gluten free!

I have started to pack "snack" bags of things. I also do my best to keep candy, snacks, cookies and a variety of treats on hand. Unlike the average American I can not run into 7-eleven and grab a candy when I crave one. For me it is a ride across town to either Whole Foods or Chamberlin's.

The internet-online shopping have proven to be addictive to me. I have found some wonderful bloggers who share alot of information. So nice to have a network of individuals who share.

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