Create a Support Network

Create a Support Network

          When you are on a journey to heal yourself, you need support.  I recommend creating a support network of doctors, nutritionists, friends and anyone else who can support you on your journey.  Seek out food bloggers on the internet that have had similar medical conditions and have overcome them.

You may even find some really great recipes to incorporate into your food plan.  The journey to healing and wellness can be a lonely road unless you seek out support and help for yourself.  

           You will feel many emotions on your journey, and you will have to deal with each one as it comes.  On my journey I got caught up with focusing on what I could and could not eat, forgetting about portion sizes, weight management and my tendency to emotionally binge eat. I was focused on the deprivation of my food plan instead of focusing on all the great foods I could eat.   Let me tell you, you can gain weight eating healthy food.  What do people say, to much of a good thing is not always good.  Putting aside the fact that I was trying to heal myself, I forgot weight maintenance was a balancing act between healthy choices and portion control.  Even though paleo treats are a healthier option for dessert, you can put on weight consuming to many.  So the next time you indulge in a second or third treat portion, focus on how it will affect your weight and your healing.  For me portion size is something I struggle with.  I always want more food.  However, on my journey I have learned that portion size is critical to my healing journey.  I have learned my body is able to tolerate small portions sizes of certain foods but the second portion of the same food throws the balance of my intestines off causing more gas and bloating.  When cravings are severe or your faced with hard challenges and obstacles, remember to keep your eye on the goal which is to feel healthy and well again.  It is not easy, but if you focus your mind and seek out support you will be successful.

           Discipline and commitment are needed to succeed on your journey.  It is important  to discover the root cause of your illness instead of treating the symptoms with a bandaid.of medications.

Consistency and balance are key to healing the whole body.  Be honest and true to yourself.  If you need help, ask for it.  A wise person once told me, "No one is going to do it for you.  If you want to heal, you have to do the work. Only you can do the work to heal yourself".  Get motivated, create your healing community and heal yourself.  The road to healing can be long but you have to be patient.  Patience is needed in order to see the results of all your hard work and choices you make each day add up to great healing .With hard work and perseverance, you will achieve wellness and success.