So on the 13th of November, I quit smoking and turned into a healthy food nut.
I've been struggling with my diet for awhile. Since I'm out every night either working at bars or socializing, so my weight goes up and down. What am I going to do when I haven't had dinner yet and all I've had available is beer, cigarettes and bar food from 10 - mid? I knew something had to change because it was making me yo-yo, but I wasn't sure how to get to where I needed to be.
Then I read this article last weekend - http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/acrylamide.html - informing me that french fries have cancer evil in them! I knew they weren't GOOD for you but I didn't know that they could KILL you. I lamented as I LOVE french fries.
Why was I purposefully inhale/ingesting anything I consciously knew was harming my body. Because it was convenient? Because I am a creature of habit? I've been working hard on being my positive optimal self, why was I neglecting my health? What else was hurting my body? I did some research.
And decided to cut out junky sugars, chips, refined white flour, fried foods, enriched flour, soda, hydrogenated oils, corn syrup, processed meats and smoking. And anything with more than a few ingredients.
Ok great. Now what? I had to:
a. modify my diet (whole wheat grainy bread instead of white, easy peasy)
b. find substitutes (what to eat for lunch instead of frozen lean cuisines, not so easy)
Thanks to Trader Joes, the internet, and looking at the back of ingredient lists, I now have loaded up on hormone free meats, 100% whole wheat bread, natural peanut butter, hummus, soy milk, fruits, veggies, etc. etc. etc. I kept in wine, whisky and good beer because I have to have SOME vices.
I haven't had any smokes in a few days and I feel pretty great. My tummy has been flattening out and I've had a steady amount of energy. And my clothes and my car smell clean. I don't want to get into details about poops, but since it IS me, I will add that pooping has been AWESOME. Serious kids, the best poops ever.
Any other tips/heads up on health foods let me know!
I've been struggling with my diet for awhile. Since I'm out every night either working at bars or socializing, so my weight goes up and down. What am I going to do when I haven't had dinner yet and all I've had available is beer, cigarettes and bar food from 10 - mid? I knew something had to change because it was making me yo-yo, but I wasn't sure how to get to where I needed to be.
Then I read this article last weekend - http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/acrylamide.html - informing me that french fries have cancer evil in them! I knew they weren't GOOD for you but I didn't know that they could KILL you. I lamented as I LOVE french fries.
Why was I purposefully inhale/ingesting anything I consciously knew was harming my body. Because it was convenient? Because I am a creature of habit? I've been working hard on being my positive optimal self, why was I neglecting my health? What else was hurting my body? I did some research.
And decided to cut out junky sugars, chips, refined white flour, fried foods, enriched flour, soda, hydrogenated oils, corn syrup, processed meats and smoking. And anything with more than a few ingredients.
Ok great. Now what? I had to:
a. modify my diet (whole wheat grainy bread instead of white, easy peasy)
b. find substitutes (what to eat for lunch instead of frozen lean cuisines, not so easy)
Thanks to Trader Joes, the internet, and looking at the back of ingredient lists, I now have loaded up on hormone free meats, 100% whole wheat bread, natural peanut butter, hummus, soy milk, fruits, veggies, etc. etc. etc. I kept in wine, whisky and good beer because I have to have SOME vices.
I haven't had any smokes in a few days and I feel pretty great. My tummy has been flattening out and I've had a steady amount of energy. And my clothes and my car smell clean. I don't want to get into details about poops, but since it IS me, I will add that pooping has been AWESOME. Serious kids, the best poops ever.
Any other tips/heads up on health foods let me know!
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great running into you last night. you look as fabulous as ever.