I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.At the beginning of April, I moved in with my in-laws. I always swore I would never do that. My mom lives with her in-laws, and I’ve seen how that is on her. I know my in-laws, and I […]
GAPS Intro Week Seven – Lent, Acne, and Moving to Full GAPS
Seven weeks into GAPS Intro, it’s time to start tweaking. I’ve been struggling with acne for weeks and it is SO. FRUSTRATING. My acne completely cleared up when I went on Intro, but after a few weeks it came back and I haven’t been able to shake it. Essential oils have been able to keep […]
GAPS Intro Week Six – Weight Gain and a New Job
I truly believe that GAPS Intro is an incredibly healing diet that calls for lots of fat and possibly more calories than you used to eating to ensure that you are nourishing your body and not depriving it. I entered this diet with that mindset and for 5 weeks ate as much as I wanted. […]
GAPS Intro Week Five – Eating Out, Dysthymia, and Healing
I opened GAPS Intro Week Five with a wedding. (read about week four here) Because of where I was in my healing journey – 4 weeks into GAPS and I had reintroduced roasted/grilled/baked meats – I decided to ask the bride about the food being served, rather than simply writing it off and bringing my […]
GAPS Intro Week Four – Crashing Down to Earth
During week 4 of GAPS Intro, I continued to notice health improvements. I added back in butter, which was super delicious and awesome. I also added in yogurt, roasted/grilled meats, and onions sauteed for 20 minutes in butter. All delicious options to add to my diet. The yogurt tasted like Greece! *swoon* I experienced plain, […]