“In my food world, there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance.” Ellie Krieger
Today I am grateful for a healthier outlook about food. In the past I have had a rather distorted relationship with food. I have been very focused on eating healthily, almost to the point of an eating disorder. Previously, I have gone grain free/paleo including eating no sugar or fruit. I have tried to go vegan but found that I just cannot digest many of the vegan options available, possibly because I have had my gallbladder removed. I have tried to eat mainly raw foods with equally bad results. This is all in an attempt to eat the ‘right’ way and be as healthy as I can be. Basically, it led to a very fearful view of food and many digestive issues that were probably worsened by worry about eating correctly.
Still I find I catch myself fretting and overthinking about eating the “right” foods. However, I now choose healthy foods but don’t force myself to eat according to the “best” diet. I choose mostly organic whole foods but don’t exclude any food groups. I also include healthy treats. For me, I feel healthier when I let go of obsessing about eating the “healthiest” foods.
My solution is to just eat what feels right for me in the moment as well as energy testing my food. I hold the food in front of my stomach and do the “sway” energy test. If the food agrees with my body, I will sway forward. If it is not right for me in that moment, my body will sway back. This takes some practice and time to use but has helped me to start to listen to my body instead of just forcing myself to eat what may work for someone else.
Much Love,
Peace Goddess
Photo by Katie Smith