July Tips

This is a series I am starting on my blog that just tells you what tips and tricks for surviving a new gluten free lifestyle, that really worked for me that month. Being diagnosed with Celiac disease and having to change your lifestyle so drastically is a difficult adjustment. I seem to be living a trial and error life right now. 

Ever since I was diagnosed 4 months ago I have had trouble with my eating habits. I have been avoiding gluten, but sometimes it is hard. When I am at work my co workers bring in donuts, cake and other treats all the time. I know that I cannot have the sweet treats, which totally sucks because I can practically hear the sweets calling my name :) Not gonna lie, I have hollow sweet teeth...(plural not singular.) 

I have gotten in the habit of always keeping snacks on me. I keep Kind Bars and Lara Bars in my purse. I have chips, pretzels, chocolate, nuts and other snacks that I keep in my desk at work. I have grapes, veggies and flavored water in the fridge at work. I do this to keep a variety of snack choices, sweet, salty, cold... I find that if I have snack choices I am less likely to have that maple bar donut that is sitting in the lunch room. I know it is weird to always carry your own snacks but when you are so sick and tired of being sick and tired, this is a lifesaver. 

Another tip/trick that has really helped me is never going anywhere hungry. When I leave my house to meet up with friends or go shopping, I will always eat something so that I don't find myself starving while I'm out and about without gluten free options available. By doing this I don't feel the need to stop at the food court or run through the drive through. 

I hope that these tips and tricks work for you. If you have any other suggestions for me to try please let me know :) I am always open to suggestions!

I hope you all have a great day! Lots of love from me to you :)