Today I saw this documentary on human evolution and how our diet has been altered by technology and convenience and particularly politics of food production.
I can't say that I agree 100% with the film or that I will subject myself to a radical Paleo no carb diet, but I am recommitted to continuing to seek a balanced and healthy lifestyle through the food choices I make. But definitely our surgeons were right to suggest and more like hammer into us to focus on protein first.
After surgery I joined a 12-week Get Fit program that included weekly group visits with a nutritionist, I now understand the benefits of a balanced diet for optimal health, and it needs to be re-evaluated every so often to my current likes and needs. I haven't logged into my food log since about Thanksgiving, but every day I start my day with protein and fruit. I change it up several times a week by eating whole cut oats, with quinoa and flax and chia seeds. I eat seasonally available fresh vegetables, I eat meat, chicken and an assortment of seafood. I enjoy a slice of seeded and sprouted grain bread, and chocolate chocolate in every form almost daily lately and I'm still losing weight.
Every food choice we make has good or bad consequences, and for too long I chose food groups that were detrimental to my health, quality of life and overall well being. Being sleeved has forced me to reflect on every choice I make, at 7-months post op I am still learning, still adjusting to a better way of life, leaner and with a renewed sense of hope for my health and future. I often forget that I have been sleeved, but when I slip up, my Sleeved stomach is still reminding me to choose wisely. I know eventually things may return to normal, but I hope by then discipline would have helped me change my habits for the better.
That's why I am recommending to anyone who is interested to continue to seek answers to better ways of living and eating even beyond Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
Watch the doc if you can.
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