Grateful for change via /r/gratitude

I’m learning that I’m a creature of habit. I really enjoy doing the same things, it makes me feel safe. Over the past few months Ive had to deal with a hip flare up and I had to stop some pretty important steps of my usual routine and that was tough for me. I gained some weight in the process. At first I was bummed and then I started to notice my body change in other ways like my mental clarity and my cycle came back which I hadn’t had for over a year. It was neat to see and understand that my body was communicating with me. My hair started falling out so I started to look at my diet. I’ve been on a whole food plant based diet for a few years. It wasn’t by a moral choice to eat this way though it was through process of elimination that this happened. Foods with animal products were causing me lots of issues with my digestive system. I decided to try fish the other night with dinner. I’ve gotten really fearful of food. I was so nervous because I remembered the sleepless nights and stomach cramps from before, But I repeated my affirmations and embraced change with courage. Trusting my body would tell me what it needed. And it did!! I ate some fish with my veggies and it tasted great!! I slept good that night – no cramps!! Then last night I had fish again. No issue!! Yay!! I also had to change my cardio routine. So my husband said I could get an assault bike. I was nervous to try it cuz I’m not familiar with them but I got it about two weeks ago. I love it!! It kicks my a$$ but it’s supposed to. My hip is feeling way better now. I’m also going on long walks which is helping. I’m so grateful that I’m accepting change and feeling my body responding. My hrv has sky rocketed to 84 and my resting heart rate is down to 42 so it’s clear that this change is doing me good!! So so thankful!!