Day 105: GF Apple/Walnut/Cranberry Bread Smells Like Heaven to Me!

I am so excited! As I type this, I have my first ever gluten free bread in the oven baking! The house smells divine!  It is apple/walnut/cranberry bread based on a recipe from "Wheat Belly" by Dr. Davis. It uses almond flour, flax meal, applesauce, coconut, coconut milk and coconut oil.

I can't believe I'm really doing this. I was very sceptical of the whole gluten free movement. But I have had such success in just a week, that for now I am sold!

I took my blood pressure again at the "higi" kiosk at Fred Meyer today. It was in the evening, after I taught all day and had rehersal, and several large meals.  So I reserve the right to deduct 5 pounds for food and clothes!  But here are my results:

Blood Pressure

113/73 mmHg

Status

Normal

Pulse

59 bpm

Status

Low

Weight

198 lbs

I am really impressed with my BP and pulse.  No wonder I am feeling so calm. Not anxious or irritated! :)

These were my stats just ONE MONTH AGO:

 

Check-In Results

Blood Pressure

125/76 mmHg

Status

At Risk

Pulse

76 bpm

Status

Normal

Weight

205 lbs

And like I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I have not been up to par with my exercise regime.  (That will change Monday, by the way!)

These results must have a lot to do with me removing wheat from my diet!

Tomorrow is my little piano concert. I feel ready and excited. I am not expecting much of a crowd. I didn't publicize it much because I simply have not felt good for the last few months. Aching and tired. I mean I have felt pride in sticking to my program. I wish I would have removed wheat at the begin. But there is no looking back.

Like Yoda says: "There is no try. Do or not do!" (Something like that. I hope I didn't misquote the great Yoda!)

Happy Saturday night! I will update you with my finished bread! :)  


OK: Update on my bread. Since I do not eat after 7:00 p.m., I had the manly men of the household sample my bread. My son-in-law, says it is "Tasty. You can really taste the nuts, and dried cranberries. It doesn't taste like bread. It tastes healthy." My son says it is "Delicious! Healthy!" 

I can't wait for breakfast! :)