DearFawn Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'd like to actually stick with this plan. The in-law who lives with us likes to state that I have a "fragile digestion" and infers that I'm "persnickety". I of course take it to heart and ignore that dairy and wheat, beans, actually grains too, seem to make me bloated and add a ring of fat around my belly. Good God! I'm 44, I guess it's time to just ignore the in-law down the hall and eat what is best for me. I'll leave the yogurt, granola and milk in the frig for her to eat up! At least the hubby is on board. We start the Whole 30 tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyPeace Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Persnickety is a lovely word. I suggesting OWNING it. Yes, I am persnickety! If it makes me feel yucky, I will not eat it. Fragile digestion? You betcha! That's me. Also, strong as a horse and generally cranky if not well-fed with things that are on my list. More seriously, it's completely fine to simply say, "Yes. I am persnickety and I do have a fragile digestion. I'm going to eat as I see best for me, and it's likely to change as I learn more about what works. Now, how about that baseball game the other day, eh?" It's also completely fine to be true to your Self, no matter what anyone else thinks. I suspect that your in-law feels threatened by your changes. That's the in-law's issue and not yours, and it's worth remembering that pressure to conform to someone else's unhealthy stereotype is just that -- pressure. And unhealthy. ThyPeace, has a wide variety of family members with a wide variety of food issues. Occasionally has to remind mom that her weird digestion is different from MY weird digestion, even though they are both, yes, weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DearFawn Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 That's beautiful! I needed to hear that! I'm reminded of a great line in the movie Ratatouille , "I don't like food, I LOVE it, and if I don't LOVE it, I don't swallow"...or something like that. I think I will own persnickety and prove to myself that I can stick with eating what helps my body do good, and get off the eating roller coaster. Thank you ThyPeace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellydawne Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 My mom made a comment a few years ago to my niece as we were sitting down for lunch together. I said no thanks to the bread basket and my mom turned to my niece and said "Oh, I forgot your aunt is too good to eat bread." I was quite surprised in the moment but since then we've turned it into our little family joke. Oh, gee, I'd just love to try that, but you see I'm too good to eat (insert whatever food I don't want here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyPeace Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Good for you, DearFawn! And that's hilarious, kellydawne. Good for you! ThyPeace, owns "high maintenance." As in, "Yes, I am high maintenance." It tends to work out well for me and for DH, since it usually means I'm not getting enough cuddling. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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