If I plan to continue training in Kung Fu then some changes need to be made. Progressing wisely is a key component of that training and right now that means I need to take control over my diet. For the past couple of weeks I have greatly reduced my carb intake. My primary goal at first was to eliminate all processed sugars and because carbs convert to sugar I settled on a low carb eating plan. My consumption of sweets had been getting out of control lately and as each year goes by I am more aware of what I'm putting into my body and the consequences of my eating habits. Some issues can partially be tied to the aging process, but more and more I believe that what I put into my body is directly related to my lack of energy, inflammation, weight gain and mental state. Long gone are the days when I can eat whatever I want without consequences.
I've allowed myself a cheat or two at the end of every week, but other than that everything is going pretty good. Eating a low carb diet means reading labels on food packing, meal planning and making conscious choices about what I consume. I never realized that carbs are in almost everything we typically consume on a standard North American diet. The high carb count in certain food items has been quite an eye opener. Initially it takes much more effort, but as I go along I'm finding that I enjoy the fact that I am more aware of what I am putting into my body and that I am consciously making better choices.
I tend to jump into things without thoroughly researching and planning first. Which is exactly what I did two weeks ago when I started. So, I'm at the stage now where although I'm feeling good about what I've accomplished so far, I am wanting to continue with a more structured and informed plan so that I get the most benefit out of this new eating regime.
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