16/11/2023
โ 12 Week - Gut Healing Protocol โ
Back in July I started a gut healing protocol with Katherine from My Proper Nutrition. I found Katherine on IG, coincedently Katherine shops at the same butcher as me (Paddock to Table).
I followed her for a while and her knowledge/education resonated with me and my beliefs on health.
A bit of my backstory - I don't have a gallbladder, I was told I was "lactose intolerant" many years ago and I am now postmenopause.
In short the protocol involved eliminating foods that are problematioc for digestion, remove parasites, heal the gut and re-introduce foods at different stages. The end goal is to be able to tolerate and enjoy all foods!
Katherine has introduced me to fermenting food, kefir, raw milk/cheese. Food prep was key on staying on track, I never felt deprived or hungry, in fact I was eating so much nutrient dense foods.
Snapshot of staple foods - beef, lamb, organs, pumpkin, zucchini, carrot, sauerkraut, appe cider vinegar, bone broth. Generally a new food was introduced every 2-3 weeks after the inital four weeks.
Its now 18 week later I can tolerate raw milk, hot flushes are gone, no bloating, and training/recovery has been phenomenal- stronger and no DOMS ๐
What now you might be thinking ... why change something that is working and makes you feel good ?๐ (80/20 rule).
Respect and gratitude to Katherine for her guidance, education and support ๐โบ๏ธ
PS. I've been asked "how much weight have you lost ?" - no idea, its not about the scales, I can visibly see how my body shape has changed, thats enough, as I get older (50+) I want to feel good, exercise for longevity, be physically strong with no sickness or disease.
