Over the years I have learned that you cannot hope to lose and keep off unwanted pounds if you are going to just diet...because a diet is a temporary fix to a permanent problem. Learning to eat properly and exercise is a life long solution to keeping off unwanted and unhealthy pounds. I am constantly reminded by my body that it needs to be fed healthy food in the proper portions and get regular exercise in order to run properly and optimally.
Whenever I take a "break" from eating the right foods my body pays...every time. This is something you would think that I would have learned by now...but, no! I seem to conveniently "forget" when I see that delicious piece of chocolate cake, or scrumptious slice of my niece's Cherry Cheesecake. However, it only takes a few minutes for my body to pay the price...including...cramps, gas, diarrhea just to name a few.
In the last couple of years I have started to realize that my tummy troubles may very possibly be related to gluten and lactose intolerance. For years I have had I.B.S. but I am slowly learning that it may be more than that. When I eat bread, or pasta or cereal I get cramps, etc...When I drink milk in particular I get the same symptoms...gas, cramps, diarrhea and just a horrible stomach ache. I have been working at eating low carb, low sugar and cutting out milk and most gluten. This means I eat a lot of fruit, veggies and lean meats. It has been very difficult giving up grains and milk since I absolutely love bread, cakes, milk etc...I mean who doesn't love a great double chocolate muffin from Costco? Me, Me Me !!!
All that being said, I am on a continuous journey of learning to eat properly and exercise more regularly. I just recently turned 40 and so far it has been fabulous but also it has made it even more evident that in order to stay healthy in body and mind I have to work hard at eating right and I have to be consistent in my exercise. So I invite you to join me and as always I would love to hear from you regarding your own struggles with these issues.
So this will be my journal entry for the last few days:
Breakfast is as follows...
2 Eggs Scrambled
1/2 ounce of Cheddar Cheese
2 tsp. Tomato and Green Chili
Coffee with Creamer
Lunch is as follows...
1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 4oz
2 Cups of Salad Greens
4 Tbsp of Newman's Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing
Dinner is as follows...
Same thing as lunch or...
3.5 oz of Lean Hamburger
2 Cups of Salad Greens
1/2 oz of Cheddar Cheese
2 Tsp Tomato and Green Chili
1/2 oz Yellow Tortilla Chip Crumbles
Snacks are as follows...
Jello Sugar Free Pudding Cups
Grapes
Strawberries
2 Tbsp Light Whipped Cream
String Cheese
Lots of Water Throughout the Day
*Exercise is as follows:
*Jogging on my mini trampoline 30 minutes
This is just what I have been eating these last couple of weeks, and I do realize it is not too varied but again I am dealing with the whole gluten and lactose issues so it is a learning experience and like in life this is not a sprint but a marathon. So come along and remember to share with me what you are doing, who knows you may learn something, as well as teach something to me.
I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not. I believe in God even when He is silent. *Written on a wall in a concentration camp*
1 comments:
I wish you well in your voyage of discovery with your body. It seems that you are taking very intentional and helpful steps.
There are a lot of people who have problems with gluten and milk who do not know or understand it.
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