Change happens gradually and often happens from within.
Since completing 80 day Obsession and finishing up the CrossFit Open, my journey has seen some ups and downs. I have been noticing some health changes and a lot of it I can circle back to stress, how I am eating and the other is soon TBD.
Most I can control. Like I said above, change is gradual, and often comes from within.
So for the month of May, I am committed to determining why I have been experiencing a lot of internal stomach discomfort, consistent migraines (even though I am on a medication to prevent them), fatigue and forgetfulness. I have been tracking what might be contributing to my stomach BS and narrowed it down to my issues with gluten and dairy. So…
May is no dairy month.
I have done the no gluten thing and while I eat mostly gluten free, I am not allergic to gluten, I have an intolerance so I do not cut it 100% out of my diet.
Again, change comes from within right?
Well, since the majority of what I love (mainly Ice Cream) is dairy. I thought I would share some of the treats I have had the pleasure of indulging in the past three weekends!
First: Home made oatmeal bowl to fuel your soul before the cows are up!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup gluten free oatmeal with 1pump sugar free vanilla syrup
4oz sliced strawberries and/ or 1 small banana sliced
5g hemp seeds and 7g chopped walnuts
Build your bowl and indulge!
Second: Bowl’d Acai
Post Wanderlust we waited in the longest line ever for the best Acai bowls in the SF Bay Area! Not only do they have Acai bowls but they have juices and poke and the best staff ever! Check them out if you are in San Francisco. They have a few mobile trucks, locations can be found on their website or instagram!
Third: Tin Pot Creamery
Okay– first, I do not have to give up going here because Tin Pot has Vegan Ice Cream and it is to die for. But I got the dairy version as my last treat because the lavender poppy ice cream was heaven. They switch up their flavors at each location so pick one and enjoy!
Last but definitely not least was this amazing chocolate I found at whole foods. It is Vegan and dairy free so I can have it which is amazing. Recently they released a study stating that eating dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao) is beneficial for your health! Studies show a quarter ounce can keep the heart doctor away says the German Institute of Human Nutrition
So cheers to that piece of chocolate post dinner!
Outside of being able to explore the world of food, I have also been exploring my mind body and soul a bit. My sister and I participated in Wanderlust 108, San Francisco.
The experience was unbelievable.
From the people we met to the feeling of accomplishing a mindful triathlon on a Sunday when most people were just getting out of bed.
Being able to share this experience with my sister was such a blessing.
We took the opportunity the last few weekends to ditch the cars as well.
A big part of our practice is to make sure we can take care of our environment when we can… so we choose to use LimeBike to get around town!
If you haven’t used LimeBike and you are in the Bay, try it out! You can get a nice little burn while cutting down on emissions and having fun all at the same time!
Use code: R72HZXC for $3 in ride credits!
Last recap I have for you… it is baseball season ya’ll and while I am a Chicago Cubs Fan, I do love the San Francisco Giants Ball Park and all the yummy food they have to offer.
Earlier this week we had the opportunity to watch the Giants play the Nationals…
I had a little too much vino and cheese…
And this is where I decided that my May goals are
- No week day drinking
- No dairy for the month of May
But I had to indulge to come to those conclusions right? Right!
Just remember, each day is a reminder that we can truly do anything we put our hearts and minds into.
Change is gradual and it happens from within.
All you have to do is throw your hands in the air and embrace it!
Team Fearless Fitness 