Day 16 of GAPS continued...

I forgot to mention a couple of unexpected "side effects" of GAPS:

1. For as long as I can remember, I've had bumps on the back of my arms.  This used to really bother me... It still bothers me, I guess, but I've learned to live with it.  But since starting GAPS, the bumps seem to be lessening.  Yay!  Even my husband noticed.
2. Also, like countless other women, I have cellulite on my hips and thighs.  When you lose weight, sometimes it can make the cellulite seem worse because it becomes more pronounced.  But with GAPS, it seems like the cellulite is lessening too!  I think it might be all the collagen, gelatin, etc. that I'm eating with the broths.
3. I no longer want to watch TV all night!  Up until a few years ago, I really didn't love to watch TV.  I would get bored and go do something else.  Which is how I prefer it.  But these past few years, I've really just wanted to "veg" in front of the TV, no matter what was on.  Sometimes to the detriment of what I needed to do (work, house stuff, etc.).  It was depressing to me!  I'm happy to say that I pretty much have no interest in watching TV anymore!  That was DEFINITELY unexpected!  I wonder if "vegging" in front of the TV released some hormone that calmed me... and I don't need it anymore?  Huh.  Any thoughts?

My yogurt just got done and I ate some about 30 minutes ago.  I was so excited!  I really hope it goes well.  BUT... I may be noticing the following symptoms:  ear ache, skin itchiness, possibly an irritated throat, and a bit of a tummy ache.  I have no idea if I'm imagining it since I'm watching for every little thing and sitting here just thinking about it!  So I will give it some time.  I started with a half cup.  The GAPS book says to start with a teaspoon.  I was like - OMG no.  How in the world would I limit myself to a TEASPOON???  :)  I thought limiting to a half cup was pretty good.  I also mixed a small little bit of honey into it.  Yum!

Prior to eating the bowl of yogurt, I quickly tried a small little bite of the cream cultured with yogurt.  It was good!  I probably ate about a 1/2 tsp, just for a quick taste.  :)  If all goes well with the yogurt, sour cream will probably be next.