I failed

[@somethingsaboutmary3134]

I love how down to earth you are. You are so different from a lot of other KZbin momfluencers and I love it. Please don’t change!

[@sylsuthss]

Thanks for being a honest human 😉. It is refreshing that you have addressed this, as a lot of folks find it really hard to give up on sugar. I had given up on refund sugars for nearly a year several years ago. Once I had a taste of it at a birthday party, I just couldnt stop

[@avaraquel]

Your videos are the BEST!!!!!!!! You make us feel it’s okay to have regular hiccups in our lives. You’re ok, we’re ok. Normal is ok.

[@LexMouse]

You are the best! I quite alcohol years ago - no rehab - just decided I wasn't drinking anymore after I had my kids. Easy. I just stopped. But if someone tells me I should stop the sugar and carbs I am rocking in the corner and yelling 'oh yeah?! You can pry them from my cold, dead hands!' It's weird, but there you go. Alcoholics stop and can NEVER touch alcohol again, because just a little takes you right back into the pit. It's kind of easier to quite something when it's wrecking your life and relationships though, isn't it? I mean sugar is just killing me right? It makes my family like me more when I bake them cake! Ok... I'll quit with the weird analogy, but I think there is something in the addiction thing. And quitting sugar is so hard because why the heck would you want to stop eating something so freaking good. Except Dr Fung is telling me it's very bad for me :-( He clearly doesn't eat his emotions! Journalling, punching a pillow, or any of that other stuff just does not hit the spot like a chocolate chip cookie (homemade especially).

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Lol! Well said 👍

[@amandab6034]

Cheers to transparency! It’s a journey 👍 And the editing/story telling… you crack me up!

[@SanaaJadeCruz]

You did not fail you learned so much and I enjoyed your video so much ! Making lifestyle changes are not easy and you did that

[@servantrose]

love!!! you're not a liar. you're a scientist. 👌🏽 you made a commitment based on what you thought were facts then adjusted it based on new findings. I cannot tell you how many channels I've watched where people out and out LIE about eating well and losing weight or go back to eating whatever when in earlier videos they advocate not doing that and say its their lifestyle then NOT explain their change or weight gain. your honesty is honorable.

[@GeoffrytheButler]

This is why it's important to try and not change too many variables in your experiment. I'm so glad you figured out that you can have things that you enjoy, and exactly what you can't!

[@danandlesliebulger2775]

😂You did not fail…you succeeded in cutting out foods that caused your symptoms…that’s a win!

[@deballen7031]

Heck, just discovering the trigger foods is half the battle! 😃

[@garlicgalore]

Congrats on figuring out some important things about your anxiety, and thank you for sharing! It's very helpful to hear this. Sadly, non-organic wheat is harvested using glyphosate (roundup), so you may actually be responding to that chemical and not the wheat protein. When I eat organic wheat I don't have problems. I think it's important for people to know that there are measurable levels of glyphosate on most of the wheat we eat, and no one is studying what this does to the consumers.

[@Irulan10]

Wish I could like this a hundred times! Gluten is not your enemy, chemicals are!

[@hllymchll]

true but it's not always the case. wheat in America has been so drastically changed from what it should be that it's also just the wheat itself. just go with organic einkorn and make your own bread

[@rld1278]

@@hllymchll yes, modified to create 60% more gluten than heirloom wheat.

[@Irulan10]

@@hllymchll Didn't know that, thank you.

[@gracevallery5296]

I love your transparency so much, and thanks for the update. Congratulations on being able to eat ice cream!! Woot! Woot!

[@cathybush768]

Oh Girl, you're so funny. I, too, love your videos. The struggle is real!!!

[@kellyfisk878]

You're the definition of sunshine! Love your vibe. I'm a lot older than you and it brings back so many fun (and frustrating!) memories of the times you're going through. Balance truly is elusive, but it's just part of the journey. Your sense of humor is going to take you to great places.

[@kkuhn3]

Thank you so much for sharing that. After an elimination diet, I found out I have food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, soy, chickpeas, and egg whites), and I haven't been able to give them up completely (because that's most of my diet..). Even though I have fewer mood swings, fewer headaches, almost no symptoms of IBS, and way more energy, giving up literally all of my staple foods (especially my beloved Korean recipes) feels unsatisfying and a little triggering (because of my history with disordered eating). Hearing you confess that you still enjoy a chocolate chip cookie sometimes knowing that it will trigger your anxiety is so relatable, and I hope that I can learn to manage my own indulgences a little better without totally giving up.

[@hereholdthiswillya]

And she juxtaposed it against relatable images of the downside too. It was very well done ...she got the rhythm right ✅️

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

I’ll bet you can make some excellent Korean recipes with rice noodles and coconut aminos to replace the soy sauce. It contains no gluten and no soy :0)

[@malaineeward5249]

I know the feeling (though not quite to that extent). I was on a medication for almost a year that I found out 2 months in made me lactose intolerant. Lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks when I finally cut dairy from my diet as dairy dishes were 95% of what I'd eat on a regular basis.

[@leahrowe847]

@malaineeward5249 Me too~ I'm allergic to all grains, cane & beet sugars, & dairy 😢... what's left? Meat & vegetables, which gets pretty darn tiring 😫 day in, day out. We have to cheat, even when it makes us feel like 💩

[@SimplyThisYoutuber]

I haven’t watched for awhile because life has been busy! But, as always great content Ariel! You are so in-tuned to your body, that is something you haven’t failed at! Oh and you had a baby within the last few months. Be forgiving to yourself, you’re awesome! 😊

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

❤️

[@josephdaly2015]

I don’t think you could fail if you tried. You keep it real and you give me and others hope. I admire you for giving changes a try and share the results with all of us. Have a great weekend. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🤞💐🙏

[@JuliaK-H]

I'm convinced every single person on this planet has been in this boat - not quite following a plan they had set for themselves. No shame in that! How cool that you found your main food triggers. That's not easy! But so great if it gives your diet more flexibility. For myself, I found that some foods cause terrible symptoms in small amounts, while others build up over time and others again are completely fine. For me, sugar is the hardest to give up and because I don't notice it's effects directly but only over time, there's no immediate incentive to keep me away from it... Terrible stuff 😂 Thank you for the update and YAY to having some ice cream again!!! 🤗

[@PaperCraneOfHope]

Oh I’m totally feeling you at the moment! I’ve just gone gluten and dairy free (and sort of sugar free 😅)… Except last weekend I indulged in so much gluten, and holy moly I felt so sick, and it was the first time I had a connection with gluten and anxiety! Anyways… I’m a week back on the wagon… so far so good…

[@homemaker-ish3121]

Absolutely love your transparency! You should be so happy for yourself that you figured out what was causing your anxiety!

[@brendastewart6647]

Oh my gosh your so funny! I do love your honesty because life is real and not so pretty at times. Remember everything in moderation & you’ll find the balance that’s right for you.

[@corybanticmuse8916]

You totally didn’t fail! You tested some theories and discovered which were true for you. BTW, if you’re craving chocolate, it many times means your body is searching for extra magnesium.

[@leeanncornell8305]

True but eat dark chocolate too! 😂

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

...I wonder if I'm actually subconsciously trying to treat my ADHD. I avoid sugar, just not chocolate.

[@crybebebunny]

At that time of the month/day to some, resisting is almost impossible.

[@trillianmcmillian2660]

or you are craving caffeine

[@ccbarr58]

I bought really good chocolate and had a square or a truffle. A small portion makes me happy

[@sarahfrasier8358]

I read the book 'Anti Diet' and it changed the way I thought about food and diets. However you did great! You figured out what caused your anxiety and heart palpitations that's awesome

[@AdrianneEMeyers]

I just want to say as a fellow mom and millennial you are my favorite KZbinr. Your vulnerability, your lack of filtering (both yourself and your house), plus I have actually tried out A LOT of tips from your videos that have helped me be a little more organized. Keep up the awesome work!

[@rochellegronberg2257]

Because of your video I was able to cut sugar out of my diet also because my baby and I have been battling thrush for 3 months! Its not for forever, but your video helped us get past this very difficult time. Thank you

[@karencox3235]

Thank you for posting this! You're a hero in my book because I've never even attempted to cut out sugar or gluten or dairy. I don't do a lot of refined sugar - and rarely eat candy, which is my favorite thing in the whole world - but I do use real maple syrup and lots of butter on my sourdough pancakes. I still eat way too many unhealthy carbs (which just turns to sugar, of course), but quitting all 3 of those at the same time was a HUGE leap that I never would have taken myself. Thankfully, I don't have anxiety or mood swings, but I'm in need of losing some pounds, and I still can't stick to a proper heathy diet. Your struggle with whether or not to eat a chocolate chip cookie reminds me of something my lifelong friend would do way back in high school; she has caffeine allergies and that not only means coffee, but chocolate, and she would get canker sores in her mouth if she indulged. She would literally pick up a piece of chocolate, raise her eyes up a little to ponder whether or not it was worth it... sometimes she ate it, sometimes she put it back down. We don't live in the same part of the country anymore, but still keep contact after these 37 years. I wonder if she still does that.... hmm. 🤔

[@cenavisch8888]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I was very curious since that other video how it was going!! I don't think you failed, I just think you set yourself up for difficult lifestyle changes that might be hard to sustain. Great job learning this lesson with humility and continuing on!! 😊💞

[@banaa9463]

I love your humor so much

[@blessed1113]

You are an amazing human 😊 thanks for showing that we are not the only ones that struggle. Count your blessings! You now know how much gluten hurts you and by removing it, you are getting healthier. That’s a win right there! Keep up the good work 😃

[@melittlepea]

100% relate! been on this cycle for quite some time, but at least that means we're trying, and succeeding at least some of the time!!!

[@loisyoung4662]

The struggle is real. When I cut sugar and gluten, I have energy and my mood is happy. When I partake, then the ickies hit instantly, followed by needing a 3 hour nap and I need to stay away from people bc I'm grumpy

[@hanabananachanchan]

Your videos…quite the jewel of humor & information. Especially as I go through my own “eat this & not that” adventure with my family.

[@hulahulapige]

I really love your videos :) your voice makes me feel comfortable and your videos motivates me to clean more. And your videos like this one if funny and at the same time teatches me to look at life from a different perspective. Keep up the good work

[@PaperCraneOfHope]

I feel the same way!

[@joyindrelie6715]

The macarena in your head! 😆 AND double usage of a B roll of people that aren't you eating foods you aren't talking about! AND personifying the frontal lobe and limbic system! I'm a forever fan. You've got me for good.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

😁

[@toastedcoconutmarsh]

That is great that you figured out the specific food group that is giving you anxiety! A small tip that Tinkyada brown rice pasta is the most delicious gluten free substitute I have found. I was a pasta addict when I gave up gluten, and all the others I have tried usually come out a weird texture or flavor or just fall apart.

[@dawnmichelle4403]

Tinkyada is the best! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@georgiawild4332]

With Banza chickpea (only Banza!) coming in pretty close and higher in protein (I can't have rice, so...)

[@kayo5291]

Tinkyada was the first brand I found that I liked. Jovial was the second, it's really good too!

[@artandsoul2]

I totally agree!

[@Seoulsearch616]

We love you just the way you are Ariel! Refreshingly honest and realistic. It's why I got attached to your channel. 😬🌹❤️🥰

[@RebeccaYingling]

I love how real you are, and that I can always count on some good laughs. Thank you for being a bright spot on KZbin and for having such an excellent sense of humor.

[@lyndacolvin642]

You are discovering what is best for you. There is no failure in that. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@EndofLaneHomestead]

Oh my you make me laugh so much. I love your videos!! 😂😂

[@Kim-nuttnhoney]

I love your sense of humor! Your silliness is so appreciated and I'm glad you figured out what was causing your anxiety. 🥰👌👏

[@edwardgonzalez6331]

That Awkward Mom is a hilarious. And she gives an honest account of her journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Despite a few bumps in the road (or should we say, slices of pie), her upbeat attitude and self-awareness make it an enjoyable and relatable watch. Plus, who doesn't love a good Willy Wonka reference? I needed a good laugh and a reminder that it's okay to indulge in moderation.

[@kwhite7344]

Another great video!!! I am also a failure -- I started this year with a cleaning routine and today my house is a mess!!! I've got to get back to my routines before someone knocks on my door!!! I hear "Just do the dishes!!!!" in my head constantly but I am great at ignoring the voices!! Love your videos so much!!!

[@LauraBurtonAuthor]

I'm the same with gluten!! It causes me raging anxiety too. Such a fab video, you're my fav youtuber.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

Intermittent fasting has been the only thing that I could stick with. It’s been life changing.

[@Millasoaps]

You did not fail. You’re extremely human. I’m 50 and have struggled with sugar forever. I do limit my chocolate by only keeping Dove chocolates at home and no other desserts. If I want chocolate chip cookies then I make paleo chocolate chip cookies with almond flour and honey or maple syrup. Elana’s be Pantry has great recipes for those. I will also go out for dessert. I have something every day. I have to limit my diet due to bladder pain so I have had to cut out lots of foods and it’s sad so honestly I could never give up sugar because it makes me happy. I exercise to keep my weight the same and that’s how I like to live my life.

[@sandramcclain5030]

You are hilarious! You should have your own sitcom.👍🤣🤣👍

[@Jenekks]

Ariel I see this as more of a success as you are paying close attention to your body and what its telling you. I watched the other video and you might want to pay attention to the acne link, as dairy could be a contributing factor. Well done on your dietary changes! I am plant based and always struggle with refined sugar myself. I feel better when I eliminate it from my diet but it does tend to wiggle back in. By the way I started my nterest in diet when I was your age, my husband and I heard Dr. Broer on the radio talk about the 3 evil white substances - sugar, salt and flour and we worked on eliminating them, this was back in the 90's when we were first married. We used to drink a lot of soda. Neither of us touch soda anymore, and we are both a lot more mindful of our eating habits although we arent perfect, just a lot better. A big key is keeping trugger foods out of the house, or at least not in view. I put foods I need to avoid in my husbands office so its not easily accessible and we don't keep leftover junk after we host events here. If guests dont take the leftover cake, it goes in the trash bin.

[@shawnaford5540]

An elimination diet is not supposed to be permanent. It is how you did it remove much and gradually test back. The only bad food is what does that does not work for you. Sugar is not bad, fat is not bad. What is bad are diets, they never work, you have to eat for life and make choices. Some choices are better than others.

[@justangela1684]

I love you so much. Your videos make me laugh and smile! I'm glad you figured out gluten does not agree with you! You're doing better at cutting things out than I am. I've thought of cutting sugar or gluten from our diet but that takes work and research. That's too much for me. 😂

[@carriejoy266]

So much fun to watch you! I haven’t read all the comments so it may have been mentioned before but if you haven’t already, please consider getting bloodwork for Celiac disease. (Autoimmune disease). My 3 children all got diagnosed 10 years ago. Gluten doesn’t just make you feel bad it actually damages the villi in your small intestine, which can lead to all sorts of havoc in your body. Once you get away from it like you did and then ingest it again your body sees it as something to attack. Your symptoms are exactly what my children experience if they accidentally ingest gluten. Some would say that you don’t need to get tested at this point because you are aware of it’s effects but it is hereditary and now that you have children you would want to know so they could be tested as well. Knowledge is power! Please disregard if you’ve already researched this but maybe it will help someone reading. Celiac disease can be triggered at age 7 days to age 77- it’s a mystery(lots of theories) of what causes the trigger. They will want you to eat gluten again for a short time period before getting blood work done and then if results come back positive they typically do a endoscopy to see what level of damage you have to your small intestine. That’s what my children had to do. Good news is that your small intestine can heal over time being gluten free. I wish you the best in your search to be your best self! And again, encourage you to do some research. Lots of great resources for the gluten free community on social media. Feel free to message me at anytime-😀Have a great day!

[@Wherestarsare]

It's like when I quit drinking soda on Monday and Tuesday night I drank a can of Pepsi... Then I thought "one a day is reasonable" and now on Saturday I'm on my third can and it's not even noon here in Belgium... Guess I'll start again on Monday 😂

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Yes, there's always Monday to start again.... 😜

[@CW-rt4sr]

Someone once told me that if you trip and start to fall down the stairs you don't give up and just fall all the way down because you know that would cause even more injury. As soon as you can you catch yourself and stand up. Same in dieting with exception foods. If you drink one soda and realize it - stop- don't drink the next 4. It's like falling down one stair or 5. The quicker you stop the less injury and the easier time you'll have finding your balance again. This advice has helped me in many situations.

[@janjaf844]

You and cludderbug make my day. You are both hilarious

[@Sahmgirl]

This video was hilarious! Don't feel bad, we ALL struggle with diet. Its difficult to change a lifetime of eating habits in 90 days. Youve found that bread & pasta are your triggers, and thats good. Dairy & chocolate in moderation is ok!

[@anitas5817]

What I learned is that there is an endless list of things to have as “one-time exceptions”. It’s really hard. Total deprivation will cause a backlash every time but exceptions are such a slippery slope.

[@malaineeward5249]

I went more than a couple months without fast food and now, I can't eat it anymore without feeling ill the next day

[@dazywings]

This was comic gold!! As always I know I will enjoy any video you make. You brighten my day with your witty humor! I challenged myself in February-. Fiz Free February. Not a single soda the entire month and a few days of March. Yay me, I did it! March is supposed to be No Parch March, drinking 100oz of water every day....well I did that, once so far.... Failure? No, I have definitely increased my water consumption, but lots of room for improvement. So, good luck to us all- every good decision is a victory, and treats can be treats...but not daily, then they are lifestyle not treat level. 🎉

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I love how you take it one month at a time with baby steps and fun themes!

[@sandrajordan8387]

It's a win when you can figure out the dietary issues. I did Atkins years ago, cold turkey to 20 carbs a day , black coffee and water. It wasn't all bacon and steak, lol. It was hard and the joy of adding back veg was real. I'm no doctor, but I think it reset my system. I slowly added foods back in after about 3 months and was mindful of how much and how it made me feel. Best cholesterol levels in my life. 20 years later I'm far away from that and thinking about doing it again.. but modified.. i know what I'm in for and that is a deterrant in itself. This is a great reminder of going back to food basics then slowly adding in things to see how you react. It's not a fail unless you do nothing about what you can control.

[@cynthiamyers4265]

Any kind of diet restriction is really hard! The good thing is you know gluten is contributing to your anxiety, so you have a good reason to limit it. I love sugar and would really miss it if I couldn't have it.

[@talayawustman8832]

At least you found out what was causing the problem and also enjoy what you love. Love yourself first no matter what. Life is short enjoy what makes you happy. I enjoy your video's due to your personality Thank you💕

[@JustSitAndLaugh]

Same thing happened to me. Going sugarfree (or at least a lot less sugar than before) was actually quite easy but after about a month I had some chocolate bars and I realized how much I missed it and ever since then, going back to being sugarfree seemed impossible.

[@mojyoqueen350]

I have trouble quitting delicious food too, but there is one thing that made me stay away from some of them: Cola and other sugary sparkling drinks - I heard about acid used in them, got scared and never ate them again. Cream soups - Once I got stomach pain so bad that I had to go to the doctor, never ate cream soup again. Instant noodles - I ended up in the hospital, so no more instant noodles for me. In conclusion - fear is amazing when it comes to food, altough I know it is not a 100% healthy way of quitting anything.

[@lfuentes4098]

You learned a lot about yourself. You wanted to feel better and now you know. Not a fail. I think you’ll be able to limit the foods that hurt you. And I’m sure if you have a little treat every now and then, it’s fine. You’re a mom after all and I know you’ll limit the sugar since you don’t want the little ones to have it all the time too. Best thing for me to avoid sugar is not bringing it home. That’s why my hubby does the grocery shopping cuz I end up with donuts and ice cream. 😂❤

[@scotishcovenanters]

YOu’re the BEST stand-up comedian I’ve ever seen!!! Love watching ya every day! Thank you for the laughs~!

[@kathy3178]

Your videos are the best! Thank you for being honest and real. I totally call that a win that you figured out it was a gluten issue. I sharing this because hopefully someone will be helped by it. I can't have anything, especially baked goods, with soybean oil or MSG. Otherwise I have the worst migraine ever. I have to be careful with my caffeine intake, it triggers my heart condition and bladder infections. Ice cream and milk from cows with a certain protein strand, and carrageenan triggers IBS symptoms.

[@thedupontnest]

I have gone off refined sugar now for 2.5 years and mostly gluten as well. I won’t let sugar back in no matter what (I have just found that I have found subs in real food and am strongly enough convinced that I should not partake). Interestingly enough, a couple bites of something with gluten doesn’t affect me that I can tell- but when I’ve had whole meals of it once or twice in a row, I am on the couch with migraines and bellyache. Keep experimenting with your body! Be encouraged. Diet culture is toxic. So is fake food. Nourishing food and pursuing it only and only finding pleasure in real sweet foods is 100% worth it 🥰 -from a former sugar addict

[@paulat5921]

I love your honesty!

[@LindsayLou000]

That's such a great thing to learn!! Thank goodness it was just the gluten and not all of those delicious items 💖 Our food sensitivities often change and reset over time, so hopefully the gluten sensitivity will eventually go away!! 💖🤞

[@twitterbug9134]

This is actually an important video. It shows that it may be more beneficial for people to do a One-by-One Process Of Elimination to find what is affecting one's health.

[@vondrabejot9851]

I have had a lifetime of health issues and an endless list of doctors. My grandson was diagnosed with celiacs and then my son his uncle. Both have informed me that two different doctors have said this is a genetic condition. So I have gone gluten free. I have improved but slowly since I have a lifetime of damage caused by not knowing about this disease. I also can look back to my mother and grandmother that had many of the same issues. Now I say to my son and his three siblings, you now know you have the likelihood of this condition. You have a poster child of what your future may look like. So take the caution and prevent this from being your future. Habits are hard to break but not impossible. Congratulations on your discovery and I wish you wellness as you learn to live life without gluten. I love your humor. I would love it if you would share your gluten free journey with the rest of us. Bless you and your family.

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

It might be interesting to try other gluten-containing foods that do not have wheat. I know a few people who thought they were gluten-intolerant and it turned out they were only sensitive to wheat--and only American wheat. One girl went to Germany and ate all the bread she wanted with no problems, but once she got home...bad times with bread.

[@EmiStefan]

I have a headache after eating white bread. I tried making some foods with lots of wheat gluten multiple times and had no headache. There are other things in bread besides gluten and I am wondering if it isn’t starch that caused my headaches.

[@finishedwithsalt317]

Love the update! It's great when you can figure out exactly what is causing your symptoms! I'm super curious if you'd have the same reaction to Einkorn wheat as standard modern wheat. If you ever try a Jovial Einkorn Pasta or other einkorn wheat product, I'd love to know!

[@georgiawild4332]

I am gluten free for so many reasons (it's keeping me alive, so there's that) but really, really miss dairy. It has been the source of anxiety for me, so I'm a little jealous, lol. I'm glad you are able to eat other foods to offset the inevitable feeling of deprivation. It wasn't a failed way of eating, it was a successful elimination diet!

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Great learning the effects of food on your body. We all should try it. I love your humor. Excellent video!

[@KendraMWatson]

I’m so glad you can eat a broader diet now. People forget that food is so social and can be limiting when you can’t join in at certain times. I cut out gluten, dairy, egg, and some fruit and vegetables due to a combination of my own anxiety, gestational diabetes, and my son breastfeeding with allergies. After 2 years I was so ready to reintroduce cheese even if it caused discomfort for a while! Now I only have to avoid oats. Sometimes it feels silly to be “awkward” and not eat them but one serve and my mood drops so fast. My son also outgrew everything but his egg allergy so that’s great. I’m sure your previous video inspired people to try to find their own balance and that’s always a good thing. Oh and I’m so here for the potato month - need me to join in? 😄

[@wendyduncan9084]

I love that your fail brought ice cream back into your life. 💚 Those are fails we can all get behind. Lol We use millet or buckwheat pasta because it was something I really didn’t want to give up. I dream about Todd’s grandma’s Mac n Cheese. Baked in the oven, cheddar wonderland of bliss. Now it would put me in the ER so… strictly dream material. I do make it for Todd and it smells like heaven. I think everyone can eat cheese in heaven. It’s my hope. Another great video. Thank you for all of the work you clearly put into these. Massive talent and skills.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

In heaven, hills will be made of ice cream and the trees will grow big blocks of cheddar cheese!

[@wendyduncan9084]

@@ThatAwkwardMom we are clearly going the same place. Lol💚

[@audreybringgold6217]

First: I love your videos. You're my favorite mom KZbinr I've ever watched. I agree with everyone else that you are a winner! I bet you got in the habit of eating more fruits and vegetables over this journey which is so amazing. But diets also have to be emotionally satisfying and when you cut out sugar it can actually make you crave it even more then if you had just allowed yourself access the whole time. I once went completely dairy-free when I was breastfeeding my first baby because I convinced myself through internet diagnosis that my baby was allergic to dairy. Then I started restricting soy and eggs and it turned into a full blown spiral. But then I found this dietitian on KZbin named Abby Sharp and I have learned so much about balance and healthy eating. I actually eat a lot more fruits and vegetables and whole grains now.

[@marjiescott2302]

I love your videos. I don't think you failed as long as you learned more about how to be healthy. Good habits are hard. I don't eat a lot carbs or sugar, but I have a Pepsi problem, I gave up my addiction for almost a year, felt great, then last October I was traveling and had a couple of Pepsi's while driving , and fast forward to march I now drink at least 6 a week... yes I feel like I suck, but I plan on giving it up again.. so I don't call myself a failure yet. Always keep trying to be healthy.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Lol.... totally understand..... nothing wrong with things in moderation..... and you could always try keeping cookies you CAN eat on hand.... 3 ingredient peanut butter (with chocolate chips is good too), no bake cookies, GF oreos, etc.

[@karenweber8455]

I so hear you! I'm almost ready to pop with pregnancy and I was doing so well through most of it leaving out the sugars........... then something happened and the cravings are so real.... like every day - what happened?!? Thanks for another great post!😘

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Lol.. You're hysterical. We all back track. I, too, avoid gluten, dairy and sugar. But I do indulge sometimes. I get a stomach ache and regret it.....but occasionally I still indulge. Thanks for the video.

[@renatamaw]

I went through exactly the same journey, several times exactly in my life😅. Not sure its specifically gluten, maybe some other flour treatment that they do add as often results were inconclusive when i had floury products. But overall without them felt much better. So happy to see your video, it reassures me Im not making up all those symptoms. With your openesses and genuity I feel now I trust now your and my findings. Thank you sooooooooo much. Am I okay to say I love you, or is it too much🤣? Anyhow I love your videos. Keep them coming as they give joy and wisdom to many xxx

[@shirleysparks1148]

Thank you for saying what we all feel but are to scared to admit to . We all love your video's and we hope to see more of them !

[@anncarlson5991]

You crack me up! You are creative, a good writer and provide education and information. Great video. You can't fail, just keep going!

[@jarduanaodgvods]

A few years back I ate chocolate nearly every day. I had icecream regularly and occasionally had condensed milk (essentially all sugar). The way I stopped eating so much was by putting the chocolate into a bowl with a lid right next to my pc monitor and only buying 1 type of icecream (2 litres). I could see it every day and knew the chocolate was there but after a while I didn't want to eat it every day and eventually I didn't eat it until it was a holiday or my birthday and I rarely and only bought it around those times. I got sick of the same type of icecream after a while, didn't like eating it that much anymore and buying it less and less. But I still occasionally eat condensed milk with a spoon and a few of them make me sick because my body unlearns to tolerate giant amounts of sugar. Hiding it won't help just as completely cutting it out won't either. It's a slow process and you can't take shortcuts, I'm sorry. Try small steps like eating only one piece of chocolate every day and so on. Slowly lowering the levels of sugar your body thinks of as normal. Your tastebuds will adjust over time.

[@bridgetbanerjea7588]

Sugar gives me...an activity for my hands during a Hallmark movie. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I had to stop the video I was laughing so hard

[@chloeperkins5754]

You are so funny 😂😂😂 I’m laughing out loud forreal watching your videos. The pie description was too good!

[@aubriehale4157]

I love you! Your awesome. I'm glad you reintroduced so now you know the exact cause. I'm also gluten sensitive. I still do it occasionally but mostly gluten free.

[@emmabe]

Just like the rest of us. :) I think you videos are very funny. I am childfree so when one of your videos showed up I didn't think it was for me but somehow started to watch it anyway and even when you have your children in the video you make it funny. :)

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

Tip: Lily's chocolate and Rebel ice cream It's sugar free! Also, I really like the Trim Healthy Mama sweetners. It means I can have chocolate anything I want as long as I feel like making it! Also, you don't need to cut out dairy unless you have become lactose intolerant, in which case I recommend getting some kefir grains and learning how to that because those bugs will help you digest the lactose!

[@Mintyeon470]

I'm lactose intolerant, celiac, and allergic to all vegetable oil! I'm also not able to process any factory-made sugars (the sugar in fruit is fine) my rule of thumb is if it's a premade ready-to-eat food in a package it's a no go, so like 75% of the contents of most commercial grocery stores 🤣

[@DanielleWood-wf2xd]

I understand what you're going through. I recently figured out that I can't have dairy. Sucks. Big time. I can have hard cheeses, cream cheese and yogurt. No milk, no soft cheese, no sour cream, no ricotta, no ice cream, no chocolate, no cottage cheese and I have to be careful of processed foods cause they add whey to them (which is what causes me to puff up like a tick on Dracula). It's hard to give up food that you love. I screw up constantly and pay the price by feeling like crap for a week. But we got this. WE CAN DO THIS!!! I believe in us. 😘

[@marissablee]

Your videos make me laugh out loud 😆

[@UFOCrochet]

My older sister is gluten free she told me to eat Chick Pea pasta it also doesn't spike your blood sugar. Target and Aldi has it. She gave me some I thought hers was really good. I didn't follow the package instructions and mine turned into a mess, maybe it has more to do with my questionable cooking skills. Crochet and Loom Knitting is a great activity to do with your hand while you watch TV once you get the hang of it it's easy to pay attention to what is going on in the show. Knit loom is easier than crochet. Good Knit Kisses KZbin channel can teach you how to do it all. Crochet Crowd is one of my favorite. I hope to get some of my own videos up on how to crochet this year as well.

[@TisiphoneSeraph]

You didn't lie, you just didn't know. It's all good. As someone with allergies to dairy and wheat, I still struggle. I've been letting myself have some milk chocolate for Easter and even hives and insomnia won't stop me (though it'll probably help me not want to do it very often). Without physical symptoms, I probably wouldn't limit myself honestly. Glad you found what works for you!

[@diacrawford5587]

HaHaHa! You are so funny! I thought you was telling about my life 🤣🤣🤣

[@HereIAm247]

'Extreme' things are only meant to be for a limited time period - not regular life. :) Essentially, you did the elimination diet, I think? Where you eat very limited for a while (to go 'back to factory settings' so to speak). And then you slowly re-introduce one food group at a time to see how you react to it. But super fascinating that intolerance can cause anxiety; I knew it could affect people, but not to that degree.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Great video. You’re so funny & your expressions etc make me lol. 😀 I can’t do healthy eating anymore, as I suffer from Gastroparesis/slow stomach emptying & can’t manage fruit & veggies. I mainly live on cheese, Haribos, salted caramel fudge & chocolate. It’s not the healthiest but I can’t worry about that now.

[@Betrsafthensory]

I have found that I am sensitive to MSG and can't eat anything fast food. I make all my food. I'm doing loose keto right now and am wondering how healthy all that fat can be for me. I'm thinking of going mostly plant based and very little meat. Cancer runs in my family and I'm trying to keep it away. I don't think you failed on the contrary, you eliminated what was making you sick. I'd say that was a win. Good video. 😃

[@anamae03]

I love you so much! We're so much alike! I also struggle with anxiety and am addicted to sugar and can't quit! I find that if I eat too much chocolate, it really affects me and increases my anxiety. I also make giant declarations of change/reform/diet and fall off immediately. I also love ice cream and Gilmore Girls! So much alike!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

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[@allheartandsong]

I get extreme depressions and anxiety if I have gluten! I have celiac disease....heart palpitations are scary and that happens too along with many other things.

[@massages_for_world_peace8909]

Lol, hilarious vid! And I totally relate. Btw a lot of people heal their gut through that kind of elimination, and re-introducing the foods back after 2 yrs or so, often will work great! Other ideas are to try different types, for ex my aunt can eat sourdough bread if it was properly fermented, but can’t eat normal bread. :) I guess the fermentation starts digesting the gluten for you so it doesn’t stress your body to eat it.

[@malaineeward5249]

Great news!!! If it's just gluten you're cutting and not carbs in general, rice pasta is really good. If you have a Costco membership they sell packs of ramen patties (just 12 patties of noodles, no powders or anything) that I've been using to try to cook gluten free (I've kind of given up temporarily in the tortilla area though, GF tortillas are SO expensive!) There's also a lady in Idaho that bakes GF versions of pretty much any bread product you can think of, and they look, feel, taste, and smell like their gluten full counterparts. My husband's parents and sister are gluten free so I get a lot of tips from them.

[@angeladavey5233]

It's like you're in my head!! 🤣. I too struggle with a sugar addiction...sigh. I try to not binge, but still will sometimes 😬. Trying to lean on Jesus, rather than will power is where I'm trying to be 💜