And So it Goes...

My doctor called last week and decided for me to do a complete dietary overhaul for a minimum of four weeks.  The list of foods I "allowed" to eat is pretty ridiculous, even though my doctor practices what he preaches.  Fact:  We can't say that about many people.


All organic.  (OUCH!  Expensive.)  Mostly fresh.  NO preservatives.  No food that has a label which includes more than five ingredients.  After hanging up the phone, I shook my head, felt defeated, and thought, "F&$% this."  (I'm pretty sure I didn't think that, but said it out loud with many other expletives.)  It's almost been a week of me practicing the "non-industrialized-food-all-organic-preservative-free-diet-oh-so-delicious-diet."  So many people have made comments to me about how they've read about it, or heard about it, or TRY to follow it.  But as it turns out, they don't really.  


So my research has continued with the assigned physician reading.  I'm a little concerned about the state of affairs surrounding our food industry.  Nonetheless, I'm trying to remain focused on fixing my gastrointestinal system.  When I feel better, and if I'm not busy picketing for teacher rights, maybe I'll pursue further studies into our food nation.  


I've been doing it; eating fresh organic fruits and vegetables, stoneground wheat bread, organic lean meats, and organic peanut butter.  I haven't given in to any cravings for chocolate, soda, baked chips (that I love so much), pretzels dipped in buffalo sauce, or non-organic peanut butter.  It's kind of like being in a constant state of PMS.  A friend of mine at work, who truly practices this lifestyle, assures me my palette will adjust and I might even start enjoying it.


The single most challenging part of this is being around people who are openly eating the foods and drinking the cherry sodas I want so badly.  It's not that I expect my friends to change their lifestyles, that would be irrational and unheard of.  I guess what I seek is a little empathy and respect about this whole process.  But is it necessary to eat those foods MULTIPLE times in one evening while sitting by me?  Or, to look at me and say, "Oh, sorry," over and over again. Or, to continue discussing "THE DIET" after I've asked people to stop.  I mean, you're discussing how amazing the diet is while eating piles of fried food?  In the future, I'll refrain from going to restaurant-type locations with groups of people.... at least until I feel more comfortable with what I'm consuming.


The good news is I returned to the mall on Saturday to purchase a pair of jeans I already purchased recently.  But this time I bought them a size smaller.  I'll allow it!!!