Marilia's Story - GLUTEN FREE SPO
From Frustration to Acceptance: My Gluten-Free Journey
Hi! My name is Marilia and I am the face behind the TikTok account @glutenvrijeinspo. My journey to a gluten-free life started in 2019, when I was diagnosed with celiac disease. Up until that moment, I didn’t know why I felt sick so often. I suffered from stomach aches, felt nauseous often and even had heart palpitations. In retrospect, everything fell into place: gluten was the culprit.
The Diagnosis: A Relief and a Challenge
When I heard that I had celiac disease, I felt a mix of emotions. On the one hand, I was relieved that there was finally an explanation for my symptoms. On the other hand, I was also nervous: how would I change my eating habits? Gluten is in so many products that it seemed like a huge challenge to adjust my diet at first. I think you all recognize this feeling.
“Every disadvantage has its advantage”
As Johan Cruijff always said: “Every disadvantage has its advantage.” The first period after my diagnosis was frustrating. I had to pay attention to everything, eating out felt complicated and I had the feeling that I was missing out on a lot. It sounds crazy, but I felt lonely and sorry for myself. I soon noticed that this mindset was starting to get in my way enormously. If I was disappointed with food, my whole mood immediately changed. At one point I was angry and frustrated every day. Then I realized: this can't go on. I decided to work on my mindset. Instead of focusing on what wasn't possible, I started looking at what was possible. I discovered new flavors, learned to cook creatively and found more and more delicious gluten-free products. Slowly but surely I found my way and made peace with it. This was also the moment that my account @glutenvrijeinspo was created, which grew into a source of inspiration for others. And so you see, every disadvantage has its advantage!
Inspiration and Motivation
I started my TikTok account @glutenvrijeinspo to share my experiences, tips and favorite recipes. What started as a personal way to keep track of my gluten-free discoveries, grew into a platform where I could help and inspire others. I discovered that I was not the only one facing the same challenges. The support and reactions from my followers motivate me every day to keep going and try new things. I hope that I can help and motivate many more people in their journey to gluten-free eating.
Life Now
I have now found my way in the gluten-free life. It no longer feels like a limitation, but rather an opportunity to be creative with food and inspire others. I thoroughly enjoy delicious gluten-free dishes and continue to discover new products and recipes.
I hope my story will inspire others who are busy with their gluten-free journey. It can be hard at first, but trust me: it really does get better! I also have bad days sometimes, but with the right mindset you can go a long way.
"You'll Never Walk Alone"
