Imagination

So, a recipe for Fight Back Friday didn't happen. The beet greens and cranberry dish I hoped would turn out well and make me like cooked greens did not turn out well. But I guess that's what happens when trying to develop recipes.  I realized yesterday that my mishaps are worth the laugh. It is nice to have something to lift my spirits. Maybe a little honey would make the beet greens and tart cherries good enough to eat. 

As of Sunday I am 100% AIP. I had a rough weekend dealing with my food limitations. I emailed my nutritionist when I started reaching for too many treats.  Besides encouragement she also asked why I was eating the way I was: bordom, loneliness, frustration?  I know I am an emotional eater but I realized that I was eating due to all three that day. I think that is the case most Saturdays since Mark works a long shift and I refuse to run errands when I can do them during the week when the stores aren't packed. So, I went out with my sisters, ate a good dinner, let myself splurge on a glass of wine and gelato and resolved to start on Sunday. 

I'll be honest, day three felt like a real success. Only eighteen more days before I can try adding one food back in. 

I did have success with a veggie recipe yesterday. I had leeks in the fridge that were intended for a leek-onion soup but, since I am avoiding the high FODMAP onions, I needed a new idea. So, I chopped it up and fried it with lemon juice and sage. Oh my goodness,I was not expecting to have a delicious breakfast!  Paired with our homemade sausage and some butternut squash I felt like I had a feast in front of me!  

 One meal down!