Sugar
My blog did not post so this is the short. Sugar is my drug and I am staying completely clear of it. This substance serves no good purpose anyways other then changing my brain so that I feel more like a depressed monster instead of a well functioning person.
I am aiming for 50-30-20 (c-p-f) and really trying to eat plenty of protein rich foods - like eggs, egg whites, sardines, fish, legumes, veggies and yogurt. When I am feeling like my happy self again I will go back to a more vegetarian type diet. I still feel better with vegetarian, but I need to feel balanced again. So this is my medicine. Food in the right portions, at the right times and with the right intention. Feed the hunger!
I recommend once again - Optimum Nutrition for the Mind by Patrick Holford
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=Optimal+Nutrition+for++the+mind&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
And thank you Shanna for this link…..
http://www.radiantrecovery.com/
It takes a little time to feel well again but a balanced diet seems ideal for me. For those who seem to constantly struggle ( I mean I know how to feel good, this is not my normal state) I highly recommend seeing a doctor or nutritionist who will test you for imbalances - chemical/nutrient excess and deficiencies. The thing is doctors often do not know and things go unrecognized and so much is unknown. Check on the book online. It is a shame for us to suffer unnecessarily. I am working to get myself back to the old me. Exercise, proper nutrition, the vitamins that are right for me, good sleep and ideal ways to deal with stress. NO SUGAR. Appetite is not completely back, but exercise will help because I know not eating properly will surely cause me to gain! Experience.
Early this AM a walk helped to clear my head a bit. Hope you are doing well. *hug*
So glad you are finding your way back to what you know works for you - it can be som hard to remember in the midst of the funks, that we do know what to do. keep on, jennifer, and thanks for the links.
Sugar is really bad for us…I hope one day I will be able to give it up entirely.
Way to go!
Good for you;. I beleive sugar is a form of poison, it sure acts like that with me.
I’ll check out that book. Thanks for the tip my friend.
I like your protein plan sans the sardines… I just can’t bring myself……. *shudders*
lol
Huggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Wow, those are some strong words to call sugar a drug. Name the enemy and here you have it? Do you want to have an enemy? Do you need to have something to fight against?
I am just pondering.