Not a bad week

Last week was really not that bad. Temptations were not high. Jimmy and I went out to eat and I managed to stay away from all glutens. I didn't try baking anything because work was long and I was too exhausted every night. It took all I had just to cook a couple pieces of chicken. Jimmy had made gluten free green chili chicken enchiladas over the weekend so we had plenty of leftovers. I am hoping this week will be better and not so long, especially since I do not have to work Friday.

Biscuits...

Well, I lied about making biscuits. As it turns out the recipe called for an ingredient that for some reason or another did not end up in my grocery bag.

Instead, I made a loaf of bread. Now, my favorite bread is Mrs Bairds and this loaf is no Mrs. Bairds but it wasn't bad. I think it will do its job and supress my craving to eat a sandwich. With this problem solved my new dilema is finding either a recipe or finding gluten free hamburger buns that don't taste awful.

Temptations

Ok, so yesterday I was at home and between doing homework and stuff around the house I came to a realization. While I am in my home I am not really tempted to eat glutens and I got to thinking about temptations outside my home. My struggle with temptations lies in the fact that I no longer have the convenience to just stop and pick up something to eat. I have found most gluten free foods are limited to salads, if even that. Many times I'm not even hungry but that voice in my head screams wanting what I can't have.

My other temptation lies with meeting friends at restaurants. I struggle when looking over the menu. My heart wants items I have eaten before but no longer can eat. Recently, I have found myself not wanting to go when we all go out. I'm not sure yet how to handle my feelings of wanting what my body sees as poison.

Gluten Free begins

I learned that I may have a gluten allergy awhile back but never really took it seriously until last October. I work with a lady whose son was dealing with a lot of intestinal issues and it hit me hard that I could be the one facing major issues so, I went 100% gluten free. It has been a struggle. A friend suggested that I blog my experience as a theraputic opportunity.

In the beginning I was determined to be successful and made the decision to cut out all glutens. The first 2 months were actually quite easy but I am finding it more difficult as the months pass. One of the hardest things to overcome is fast food eating. I was doing well until the last couple of weeks. Cravings have consumed me. I have not given in but I have wanted to so many times.

I found this incredible gluten free baking book that I am going to use to curb some of my gluten cravings. A little over a month ago I found this gluten free cinnamon roll recipe that I will honestly say was not great. What were supposed to be cinnamon rolls turned into a thin cinnamon crunch. The crunch was pretty tasty but I was disappointed that the rolls didn't stay formed.

I won't give up, hence the book. My next attempt; biscuits.