Well, I certainly can tell when I eat well. I reap the benefits of eating protein and veggies. In the form of more energy, good overall health, and physical body happiness.

Whenever we have dinner with Sam’s parents, we can count on standard sauteed veggies and a form of protein like chicken or fish. They are extremely clean eaters and have been for the two years that I have known them. This stems from health issues from both of his parents.

Before we left for our vacation in Florida, I was ignoring healthy food on purpose. Honestly, I did not want to give a damn about it. I was not in the mood to care about myself. I had a stressful household with a needy dog, a sassy cat who wanted outside to prowl, or moist food at every acknowledgement, and an extremely moody man who had lost his “creative mojo” and was projecting that outward. I have a job with moderate to severe corrupt administration. But as a Social Worker in training, I guess those are a dime a dozen.

Now that those distractions are temporarily gone for the week, it puts things in perspective.

I must attempt to eat healthy again. I have been eating protein and sauteed veggies for almost a week straight. Yesterday I had a standard grilled chicken with swiss and bacon. I ate healthy after that, but it did not matter. Oh god, did I pay for it. In the form of the worst digestive issues one can imagine.

This was in fact so terrible, that I had to run (not walk, people) to the bathroom. Ew. Im disgusted even talking about it, and I’m contemplating even publishing this post. But honestly, if it reminds me to eat clean, and keep clean, my body WILL feel better.

Sauteed onion, asparagus, peas, beans, peppers, and zucchini are all within acceptable food groups. Sauteed, even better. And grilling chicken is perfectly acceptable. I think I can do this. In fact, its worked for me before. I know my doctor would be impressed with my efforts.  I will just tell her that the Florida sun does my body good. 😉

In the meantime, this is the reminder to myself to eat well, eat healthy, and eat plenty of it. Because otherwise, Im afraid my body will HATE me later. I WILL remember it and pay for it later.  Why shouldn’t I give myself that self love and respect?

Love~

S.