Saturday, March 17, 2007

9. Diet Intake Accountability

Ok, I’ve decided to blog about everything I eat!

Yes, it’s going to make riveting reading, but it’s so I can see for myself how good or naughty I’ve been.

Obviously there is no point in telling fibs. If I fall off the wagon, I have to report it. This blog will be my accountability.

Recently on TV there were several couples who had been eating healthily with the help of a nutritionalist. They were overweight to begin with, but the benefits were not just weight loss.

They were all asked to make charts of particular health issues, such as sleep levels, energy levels, skin condition, iritability, digestion, sexual function, and headaches.

Within only two weeks, there were dramatic improvements for all couples on EVERY health issue. One woman said the improvement in her energy levels alone would ensure she would never go back to her old eating habits.

And one guy after five weeks said he no longer has the slightest heartburn, and he was previously told he would have to have an operation for his severe acid reflux.

Well, my problem at the moment is poor sleep, headaches and low energy levels – oh and irritability!

I’ve already made a start on improving my blood sugar levels by eating porridge every morning and lots of fruit, and cutting out all sweets and chocolate (although I had a moment of weakness the other night and put drinking chocolate in my porridge – a brilliant compromise!)

Let’s see if I can become the picture of health!

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