11/13/2024
30 minutes later I was doubled over in pain in the bathroom…
Taking care of my health and feeling good is one of the most rewarding things in life.
But eating sugar can turn me into a sugar monster - I might as well be big blue and furry too! đź’™
I run a health care institute, live a great quality of life, and I have made massive strides in solving and addressing my own personal health challenges.
But if I’m being honest, I’m not the world’s best at avoiding sugar (if there’s even such a thing).
Let me explain…
Over the years, I’ve realized that there are 3 things about me as a normal human trying to manage their health.
First, I don’t have a lot of patience, and not just with myself, but I think with people in general. That’s something I’m working on. When I have health challenges, I want to get better, and now!
Number two is I have a love of high quality, sweet treats, and I can see how that may not be the best thing in this situation. It’s a big time trigger for my IBS and other health challenges. I’m really trying to work on being in more self control. That’s a big lesson for me.
Third, if I’m being 100% honest, I’m better at taking care of myself when I focus on the pain I will feel by not doing it, than how good I will feel if I don’t do it. What I mean by that is, if I didn’t have a history of massive pain from making dietary choices that didn’t fit with my current health needs, I’d probably be like Buddy The Elf with my food group choices. Except I’m pretty sure the 4 main food groups for me are ice cream, caramel, chocolate, and heavy cream. (That reminds me of a great recipe for Turtle Pie…🤣)
When I consistently make better food choices, it fundamentally changes who I am as a person.
I need to stay focused and consistent at what treats I eat, and how much of them I eat, and how often I eat them. And it is so worth it! When I do, I’m happier, have less pain, and function all round better at everything.
