But unfortunately, society has trained us that if we can take away your symptoms, why can’t you still live however you desire? No restrictions. No exercise. Pure joy.

Or is it truly pure joy?

I have been battling a couple of different viruses since the beginning of the new year. Usually, I’m pretty healthy, not getting sick. But this season has not faired in my favor.

So it got me thinking even more. Since going through perimenopause and now on the other side, plus having gut issues my entire life, maybe I really need to take a hard look at what my body needs.

I know I’m not the average person which diets or fitness regimens are created for. A 1200-1500 calorie day does not work for me at all. And please do not flood my inbox as to what I might be missing. I’ve done the research and am currently studying real-time as to how my body responds and reacts to food, movement, vitamins, supplements, and so forth.

Like any good detective, you’ve gotta put the puzzle pieces together to understand the whole picture.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Put the puzzle pieces together!

If you are struggling with your health, I want to encourage you not to give up. You can figure out what is happening and what needs to change.

One thing I’ve been researching is the Paleo Diet. This diet is a whole-foods diet that includes only the most nutritionally dense and sustainable foods. (The Paleo Approach, Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, Pg. 9)

Now, you have heard me say that the food all of us should be eating follows one rule: If God made it, I can eat it. But that’s in it’s natural state.

For example, God did not make bread. He made grains. So how those grains are prepared and eaten does affect the nutrient density of the food along with how it is absorbed within a person’s body.

If you are struggling with your health or weight, this might be a good alternative for you to try.

As I said, I am taking you on my health journey in discovering all my quirks and likenesses.

You get to decide what you would like to try. This by no means substitutes for personal medical advice.

1. What are you eating that is real? This is the most natural state of the foods you eat.
2. What are you eating that is processed? If it’s not one ingredient, it is processed.
3. How can you integrate more nutrient-dense foods?

One thing I want to caution you on. You do not have to define how you eat to anyone.

I have been asked several times, “What program are you doing?”

My answer (and it should be yours, too) — I’m eating what my body requires.

Because you might be a blend of Keto and Paleo. And there is nothing wrong with that. Don’t fall into the trap that you must have a definitive cookie-cutter answer.

Your body is uniquely made. So treat it with the respect it deserves by putting together all the puzzle pieces.

Now, I am currently working in the preparation stage gearing up to change my body’s nutritional menu. I am taking detailed notes as to how my body responds to the “junk food”. Then, I’ll be able to see exactly how good food affects my body.

It’s going to be a long process, but I know we’ll both learn so many things to benefit us in the long-run.

Hope you’re ready to construct your puzzle.

“Train for life. Love your journey!“