There’s something deeply reassuring about knowing your anxiety, a largely isolated andisolatingexperience, is actually shared.
It was this reaction that was Gisele’s catalyst for her new book,Lessons.
“So with something that extreme, you’re willing to make extreme changes on the other side.”
Like Gisele, I’m familiar with the extreme discomfort that comes with anxiety.
I’d stopped packing my lunch and forgone vegetables for more comforting carb-laden fare.
WhenLessonslanded on my desk, it felt like a nudge at just the right time.
I decided to try Gisele’s diet for two weeks and see what happened.
There’s a whole chapter in the book about her diet that offers a surprisingly candid amount of detail.
I decided to adopt her entire morning routine (why not go all the way, right?).
I pack my smoothies with healthy fats and proteins so they act as more of a meal.
I just eat it sparingly."
Gisele’s favorite snack is hummus, so I made a batch with one of my CSA butternut squashes.
It also took a total of two minutes to makefar faster than any less healthy dessert.
And that’s Gisele’s ultimate point.
“I don’t want to be in a box,” she said onthe mbg podcast.
“Life is too beautiful, and I want to experience it all.
I want to support my body, so it can support me.”
