My doctor recommended a low FODMAP diet for my bloating and pain. I felt better, and that convinced me my symptoms were food related. I started reading about other food sensitivities and eliminating more and more foods. The C-FAST cycle is a good description of what happened for me.
This topic resonated with me. I’ve probably been in a reactive mode for a long time, and it makes sense that food reactions are worse. I have started checking in with my body and where I am on the scale (reactive/responsive). When I feel activated, I take time for some gentle breathing. It’s hard to remember sometimes.