The last couple of weeks I’ve been doing a lot of entertaining…. a weekend with friends up in Mammoth Lakes CA ,and doing a lot of get-togethers. Because of this, I’ve also been off of my usual eating regime… drinking a little wine, eating a little wheat, a little sugar, a little dairy – and you know what, it’s totally triggered my food cravings and overeating.

It’s been a while now since I’ve been on track with my eating and health, and for some reason, I always think I’m so over my issues with food… the cravings, the addictions, the binge eating. And I’m always amazed when I indulge that they always come back.

The first night I went off the “band wagon”, I woke up looking 4-5 years older than I usually do. No, I’m not even kidding. My whole face was puffy, and I had about 70% more wrinkles around my eyes. My skin looked dull and flaky. It was upsetting to say the least! I eat so healthy, and take such good care of myself. It’s not fair that one night of throwing caution-to-the-wind with my eating would cause such dramatic effects.

And that was just the beginning. I was tired and dragging all day. I found myself craving more and more sugar (and more food in general), and I just kept indulging! And I don’t know why I forget this, but my body *always* produces an excess amount of mucus from the dairy and wheat, which is always fun.

I hate to admit this, but here goes. The day that we drove up to Mammoth Lakes, I had this tin of mints in my purse. They were chock full of sugar – and I normally don’t carry stuff like this – but they were a gift from a friend who owns the company who makes them. I tried one. Then I ate another. Next thing I know, I’m literally sneaking them into my mouth so my boyfriend won’t see them. Next thing I know – they are G-O-N-E.

That’s when I realized it was time to get myself in check. But, my weekend was just beginning, so I put it off for a few days. Gosh, I wish I hadn’t. I’m totally hurting today. I got in two major fights with my boyfriend. I’m not my peppy self, and let’s not even talk about my bloating and digestive “issues”. Eating this way actually causes depression for me (and many other people, but they don’t realize it). I remember that when I used to eat like this all the time, this is what I felt like ALL the time. I just didn’t know there was another way I could feel.

So, I’m getting back on track. It always takes my body 3-4 days to get back on the bandwagon and over the cravings. I have to get there by cutting out ALL of my “trigger” foods – which means for me NO sugar, NO wheat, and NO dairy. I’m actually starting my own “21 Day Food Intolerance Cleanse” that I developed, which is one of the cleanses that I teach in my “10 Week Transformation” Program.

The good news is that I can start to see major shifts in my skin, bloating, and energy in as little as 3 days.

The difference is I’m NOT beating myself up over this like I used to. Instead I choose to look at this as a blessing and a lesson to remind me why I do the things I do. It’s no fun to look and feel older than I am. So, I’m getting back on the bandwagon! It’s so worth it.

~Rose

In love and service,