erinsween22 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hey everyone! I a excited to be joining this committed group of people doing Whole30 on Feb 1st! It's my first time, although I have been dairy-free for one year and gluten free for 6 months. Going sugar free (and eliminating other grains) is going to be the toughest for me, as I love gluten free desserts. I have always had a lot of digestive issues, and since I recently moved from the states to Colombia, South America, it has been even more of a challenge. I am ready to start feeling better, and hoping this will help! Avoiding starches in Colombia is not easy, and finding great recipes additions like coconut butter and flour, will prove tricky I think, but it will be just another aspect of the challenge. I've already found one great store not too far from where we live that does sell alternative flours and nuts in bulk! Thanks to everyone else currently in the Whole30 for providing inspiration and helping me stay committed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelRoberts2 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Wow! Colombia! What are you doing there? That is awesome that you found a store that sells alternative flours and nuts I would love to help you/support you/whatever you need on your journey!! Keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntB Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I am starting on 2/1 as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 You might want to start a Columbia thread in Sourcing Good Food, to share your finds http://forum.whole9life.com/forum/10-sourcing-good-food/ I'm hoping you can get lots of plantains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinsween22 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 @RachelRoberts2, I am here with my boyfriend who is teaching science in English. I also just started a job teaching English! It is definitely a challenge to do the Whole30 here, but I am encouraged by the foods I am finding! @praxisproject, I wondered about plaintains -- they are plentiful here, but one of the reasons I am doing the Whole30 is that my digestive system is incredibly sensitive, and I recently stopped eating bananas and plantains because they are said to create constipation (which is exactly what I am trying to avoid). Any thoughts or things about plantains you might know that I do not? @AuntB -- Hope your preparations are going well for starting in 6 DAYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelRoberts2 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 @erinsween22- Wow, that is amazing. I am so proud of you for starting this journey in a country that is so unfamiliar to you! I can completely understand that is is going to be hard, but it is going to be so worth it. Let me know if you have any questions, or need any advice or just a friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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