Nutrition
January 21, 2010
Do you ever feel like certain people come into your life at the same time for a purpose? I do. Between my two roommates, one is studying to be a nutritionist and the other is a marathon runner and coach for Team In Training. They both run, go to yoga, and eat vegetables 24-7. Literally. No sugar, no caffeine, no alcohol, no processed foods. It’s pretty impressive.
Then I went to the acupuncturist, and he told me I should cut out sugar because it heightens symptoms of anxiety.
Then my friend Jessica, who I’ve known since I was born, has started a new blog with the purpose of helping people with nutrition and exercise. She’s a fricking badass mofo, guys. She just started it, but I think it’s something to keep an eye on.
http://marathonmunchies.wordpress.com
Considering all these things happening at once, I feel like it’s probably a sign that I should get my eating in order. Not for weight, which is never a motivating factor for me, but for overall good health. I’m tired of eating something, not feeling good, and then wondering exactly what it was that made me sick. The egg? The cheese? The fat? I don’t know!
My roommate wants me to cut out everything except vegetables and meat for 2 weeks. Then slowly start adding things back in. Dairy for a little bit, then carbs, etc. That way I can find out exactly what is bothering me.
However, this means that I don’t get to eat cheese! That’s terrible news. But it’s just 2 weeks. It would be a fun experiment…or not.
Now I’m craving brussel sprouts!
-Calisa
