Rewind back to March, 2007 and what I remember most vividly that day is my doc saying, "just hope you don't have it" as he walked me to the lab to draw my blood. My gut told me I did but I wasn't about to go there. A week later my lab results confirmed what my intuition was telling me. I was in total shock and felt completely overwhelmed. I never heard of Celiac Diease or of gluten for that matter.
I did a ton of research, attended a support group, met with a nutritionist and basically became my own advocate. I struggled with my diagnosis for a few months because living GF meant a huge lifestyle change for me. So much of my social life involved going out and spontaneously picking the hot new eatery in DC or Old Town. With time to accept my new life and continuously seeking out new information I now feel at peace with it all. Almost as if I never knew life differently. I have also recently expanded my Life Coaching practice, Embracing Transformation to serve those with Celiac Disease. It's a way for me to give back to this community. I feel blessed knowing I am supporting others through a difficult transition. The many things you will see on this blog will be recipes, product reviews, resources, personal experiences, GF restaurants and more. I am passionate about living GF to the fullest and supporting those to do the same.
Because living GF can really be delicious, trust me!!!!
