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“How to Cope with Living Gluten-Free” with emotional eating coach Ali Shapiro
Having a difficult time coping with the transition of going gluten-free because of celiac or gluten intolerance?
Or perhaps you’re depressed and frustrated because you’ve got to give up more food because of other food sensitivities?
I personally had to give up more than just gluten (like dairy and eggs) and it made relating to others around me incredibly difficult. I’d be the butt of jokes and after a certain amount of time, the feeling of isolation began to really wear on me.
Thus, I began to resent the food I ate and for a period of time, wasn’t so careful about being gluten-free. I just wanted to “feel normal”, despite feeling sick as a result. It’s interesting how far people will go to fit in at their own expense. Eventually I had to pick my own health over everything else which was well worth it.
That’s why I sat down with Ali Shapiro, an emotional eating coach, who knows exactly what it’s like to give up a lot of food, struggle with emotional eating, and overcome incredible odds (hint: she’s a cancer survivor). Check out our incredible interview below about how to cope with the emotional impact of going gluten-free.
Now’s your turn!
Leave a comment below about the insights you’ve gained from Ali’s interview!
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When I realized bread was making me fat and uncomfortable all by itself I went searching for gluten free bread – found 1 brand maybe 2. Bought one 3 times but I have decided just this week – who needs bread? I don’t . Not at $6 a loaf . I enjoy, yes enjoy stripping out the wheat and flours and most dairy ( I don’t make a big deal of it if someone wants add a little dairy to my plate, innocently) I look better – feel better – can walk freer. I too lost alot of strength in my legs from chemo 5 years ago and anything that works to optimize me at 65 years old and makes me, my tummy feel better – is what I want to do! I don’t think people really think much of it – but I live in the NW where eating well is a priority search that is always ongoing. I am really glad to give up the bread thing altogether. So many other things to eat that are way more satisfying. Everywhere I look I get a bit more info on gluten free. I just know that many more people will benefit from checking it out. I have lived too long to care what others will say or think about me not eating wheat or breads. Who cares? I also am a nutrient person- and checked out Linus Pauling Institute for deeper info for that. We are robbed of natural foods so we must make up the diet that works for us. amen? Amen. I used to swell up out to there and was really uncomfortable – now I never have that!!! xxx ooo KSE
I agree with you. I feel better and I have found that more people are curious more than mean about it.
Unable to see the interview of the emotional impact of going gluten free, how can I gain access?
Hey Amber… sorry about that.. the video is now working! Enjoy!