I didn't want to be hypocritical and stopped posting for a while.
Now it's time to go back to making better food choices at every meal. While most of the days, I eat a combination of lean protein, fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats most of the time.
Unfortunately in my weak movements, I eat processed foods and it kills my efforts. I feel terrible about being out of control, but I do it anyway. I think it is my arrogance - I know how to lose weight so I can allow myself a little - that allows me to make pure food choices more often than I used to.
Oh, how I know these moments well :(. Lately I've been trying a form of clean eating where I prepare everything from scratch and no processed foods - I find that keeps my head in the game and keeps me distracted from snacking. Keep pushing, I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to eat cleaner lately also. It's not always so easy. I buy more fruits and vegetables now for juicing and smoothies. I even reinstated my gym membership. I haven't lost any weight yet though lol. My goal is to be healthy first. Best of luck on your journey!
ReplyDeleteWell the good part is that your getting back on track it's ok to cheat once in a while as long as u don't over do it lol Good luck
ReplyDeleteSugar cravings have nothing to do with arrogance or very little with self-restraint, this is a much deeper, underlying cause of pathogens in our system (most of the time Candida Albicans) which crave for sugars and starches (being sugars) to thrive. They produce chemicals sending neurosignals to our brain, compelling us to think we need sugary foods. Essentially, we are being controlled by the pathogens, which are able to mimic natural signals of our system, and these signals are being replaced with sugar cravings. Ultimately, we feed an unsatiable monster in us. Did you notice, how difficult it is (close to impossible) to stop eating a donut, or pastries, after the first bite, or first piece? This uncontrollable craving is a clear sign of Candida Albicans taking over the gut flora. Untreated, it may lead to all kinds of pathological developments, damaging our organs and affecting our brain (as soon as it becomes systemic). Curbing (and eventually eliminating) such sugar cravings is a complex task, and needs a complex approach. That including a very specific diet in the first 6 months, complete elimination of sugars and eating only selected starchy foods, in the right combination with raw and cooked vegetables, whereas proteins can be consumed only in combination with non-starchy veggies, and very low sugar fruits (lemons, limes, tomatoes, etc.).
ReplyDeleteSugar cravings are a very interesting and complex problem, and most of the times don't reflect our true need for sugars. The root of the problem may very well be an emotional issue as well as pathogens in our system (Candida Albicans).... Plus, white sugar is extremely addictive, it is a pure drug (a pure molecule of glucose and fructose), draining our system very fast and worsening the addiction and dependence on sugary foods....
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