The diet is easy as pie to follow at home. We have no problem following the guidelines here. However, it's become difficult when the kids are out and about. Today the went to Parents Day Out and there was a snack. It was a perfectly healthy snack, pretzels, which are fine. But, when you've eliminated gluten from your diet...pretzels don't make the cut. I'm not really sure how to handle this. Lily is old enough and observant enough to notice if I try to send a special snack with her. She would be none too happy if the kids were eating something that she wasn't having. I'm at a loss for how to handle this.
Yesterday, after dinner Lily asked me for an Oreo of dessert. I really wanted to give her one. I wanted to sit down with her and have Oreos and milk. I love rewarding her spectacular behavior over the past few days. But, I know that the Oreos may be one of the things that make it difficult for her to have the spectacular behavior. Following this diet may be even more difficult that I originally imagined. I'm going to have to make some tough choices. Limiting treats is not always a good thing. If you eliminate them too much...when the kids do get them, they over eat. I'm speaking from experience on this one! When I was in 4th grade I went to 4-H camp. My mom left me with some of my VERY OWN CANDY!!! This was unheard of at our house. I ate an entire ONE POUND bag of Skittles in one sitting. I will spare you the rest of the details. But, I will say that I was an adult before I ever had Skittles again.
3 comments:
what if she just had one or two oreos? would it make a huge difference? maybe worth a try, just to see if a little affects her, once in a while. it is a conundrum, though. i can't imagine what it will be like in school!! i'm really happy it's going well though! i've thought about instituting it in my house...but my hubby would NEVER EVER EVER go for it!! so good on you!!
one pound of skittles? im guessing rainbow poop...
OMG!! LOL!!! =^)
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