For anyone (especially those of us with fibromyalgia), nutrition is the KEY to feeling and looking your best. Without the proper FUEL, it’s tough to find the energy to get through the day. Energy is a thorn in the side of every person with fibromyalgia. I know for me, it was debilitating to say the least. When I decided to address nutrition, I took the first step in my journey. I’ve certainly delved into this subject in previous posts (Ulimate Reset: Why Make the Commitment?, Why Shakeology?, Food = Fuel), but this time I want to give you useful tools to help you make the same transition in your life. So let’s get started.
Forks Over Knives
This was a true turning point in my nutritional journey. This film explains in a way no one ever has the importance of nutrition and the results of eating the wrong foods vs. the right foods. FOK advocates a largely plant-based diet. What does that mean? It means you know where your food comes from. While I’m vegan, that doesn’t mean being vegan is the only way you can stick to a largely plant based diet. If you choose to include meat or fish, be smart about your choices. As Americans, we tend to believe we “need” huge portions of meat and fish and tiny amounts of veggies. The opposite is true. Your meal should be mostly fresh veggies. Every meal. That’s what it’s all about. Eat the right foods and avoid the wrong foods. Check out the trailer. The film is on Netflix so if you have it, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND watching it.
Food Journal
After watching FOK, I knew I had to make some changes. The first change was eliminating meat and fish. Then I decided to try and figure out which foods were making me feel worse. I had always known about “trigger foods” but didn’t want to admit that I needed to give up some of my favorite things. Once I got sick and tired of being sick and tired, I decided to give it a go. The food journal should be kept for at least a week.
Here’s how it works:
- Write down everything you eat for each meal and snacks.
- Write down how much water you have each day.
- Write down any activity you have each day.
- Write down how you feel each day.
After a few days, it will become pretty obvious that certain foods and drinks are making you feel worse. Some things to look for:
- Coffee
- Aspartame (Diet soda, splenda, etc)
- Gluten
- Dairy
- Processed foods (especially fast food)
Download it here: Weekly Food Journal
Shakeology
I’ve said it a million times: Shakeology changed my life. Literally. I was really skeptical before I started using it. I heard that I’d have more energy, lose weight, and just feel better. It seemed impossible. Until around Day 3 of using it. I can’t say enough about it. I believe every single person would benefit from using it daily. So what makes it different from the average meal replacement shake?
Ingredients: Shakeology ingredients are sourced with not only the users in mind, but also the planet. The ingredients are highly sustainable and in most cases harvested by hand. They are SUPERFOODS and the creators of Shakeology scoured the globe for the finest ingredients with the highest nutritional content. Check out this video about where the ingredients come from.
Shakeology is packed with:
- Proteins
- Amino Acids
- Vitamins & Minerals
- Antioxidants
- Phytonutrients
- Prebiotics
- Probiotics
- Digestive Enzymes
Because it is packed with so many nutrients, Shakeology GIVES YOU ENERGY. I mean, real energy. Without it, I would never have been able to start Turbo Jam and I certainly would not have moved on to TurboFire. It’s amazing stuff!
Get Your Nutrition on Track
I can’t say enough about the importance of addressing nutrition in order to support your body and find some relief from your symptoms. If you would like help in your journey, feel free to contact me here or follow me on Facebook for info on upcoming support groups.
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