Food

I hesitated a while before deciding to write about food.


It seems to be a touchy subject for some people-but maybe that's just me. I don't want somebody telling me what or how to eat, and I don't want to be guilted in to a particular way of eating.


However, there are a few things I feel like everyone can agree on.


1. Food should taste good. No matter what you're eating, it should be yummy to you.
2. Food should make you feel good. Food is our source of energy, and it should give you energy after you're done eating it. Not feel like you need a nap.
3. Digestion shouldn't be a pain. Literally. Again, eating foods shouldn't be hard on your gut. If you feel gassy/bloaty/belchy when you're done eating a certain food, or like you have to run to the bathroom, or pop a pill, maybe it's time to reevaluate your choices.

I'll be the first to admit having an attachment to food. I like to eat foods because they remind me of my childhood, special times, or because they taste so darn good...
...but not all of them make me feel darn good. In fact, the more I've paid attention to my body's reaction to certain food groups, the more I've noticed how sick I felt. I didn't like feeling tired all the time, or like all the disgestive distress.

so I made a change. I gave up things I didn't necessarily want to. I learned I could stand drinking my coffee black. (i actually like it). I gave up sugar for a month. (Not just sugar, but all sweeteners including honey, agave, and anything that came in a packet.)

Yoga makes us more aware of our bodies. If you want your body to take good care of you-take good care of your body.