Many people know my husband and I have changed our diet recently. I also tend to stretch before bedtime to loosen the stiff muscles so that I can sleep without massive muscle spasming. My question is- If it's good for me, why do I want not to change, or keep up with the changes?
Maybe it is because I like greasy not so hot for me food. I’ve already cut most soda out completely. There are times when my sinuses are SO packed that a blended root beer float is the only way to go, though. What about those times when both of us feel bad and I’m not cooking because I don’t feel well? For the most part, though, I like the change in my diet. I just miss the junk sometimes. And doesn’t the Bible say something about trash begets trash? Or something like that? Anyways, my taste buds crave what I don’t often give them anymore.
This is the same with stretching. I know I will feel better and my posture is better when I do it. I love the fact that I can touch my toes. That make me feel better after all the mean gym teachers who said I didn’t try hard enough. I’m nearly all leg!! Really! I have the same inseam as my dad and my younger but much taller sister!! It doesn’t feel good after a long day, but if I do it earlier in the day, it won’t loosen my muscles! I’m stuck in I want what I cannot have.
Maybe I need to remember the good things and tell myself to ‘shut up’ when I start going for sugar or skipping the yoga. I can touch my toes; I’m at my ideal weight (after being a size 14 because of water weight). My jeans are so loose I might start using scarves to hold them up because I tear up belts. And those are size 8! I’m cooking again, and how I did miss being able to do that. I even don’t mind the burns from cooking that those of us with MS are so prone to get.
I’ve learned some stuff I like such as keeping my nails kinda short so I don’t cut them while chopping veggies; too much caffeine is bad for MS, and I LOVE not having to use my walker!
Pardon me, I left my water bottle in the car.. :)
Hey, will you get my water bottle as well. I left mine there or some place else. I will probably find it when I find my keys.
ReplyDeleteAwesome read Claire! I love it! So much truth, yet you added a touch of laughter too, and that is really nice! Keep up the good work! I love you my sweet friend! :)
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