We need to make the choice that exercising and eating real healthy foods is a part of our lifestyle and not a “diet”.If we commit to a diet for an amount of time, we will only go back to making poor choices when we stop the diet.  When I was around 17 years old, I drastically reduced the amount of food I was eating.  This really reduced the amount of energy I had.  I also became flabby skinny from not eating properly.  I later learned it was better to consistently eat healthy foods to support a healthy lifestyle.

There have been countless advantages of quitting alcohol. Both physically and mentally.  My skin is not as dry or red.  Face is less puffy.  Overall body is not as puffy or bloated.  Better sleep.  Fewer alcohol related symptoms like headache, heartburn, indigestion and upset stomach.  Today I’m able to get proper sleep and rest.  Anxiety and nervousness have been suppressed.  I no longer crave greasy fast food as I did before.  When drinking my joints used to hurt.  Overall now I’m completely aware of how important it is to take care of myself both mentally and physically.

No matter what you do in life, people will always have something to say.  When you start making better choices in life and bettering yourself, some of your friends may make comments.  This is because you are doing the work in making yourself better.  This may put the mirror on others and make them more aware of things they need to work on however choose not to do so. It is an inevitable truth that regardless of our actions and decisions, there will always be individuals expressing their opinions. When we embark on a journey of self-improvement and start making

Sometimes we get anxious when making healthy food or drink choices when eating out.  Many times I’ve been on vacation and asked for no alcohol in my beverage- only to be mocked by the bartender.  At the time it made me uncomfortable.  I’ve since gained more confidence and know it’s perfectly ok to decline or say no to something.  It does not matter what others think or say.