January 25th
Trying to figure out what to eat is a challenge. Not too much direction as far as SIBO goes. I resumed my workouts today. I feel good but crave sugar again. All part of the SIBO returning. Body needs fuel somehow - I am resisting the urge.
Driving home today I thought of the Biggest Loser and Ms J talking to a contestant about being happy. Are you happy? For the last two years, no. I was blaming myself for the weight gain and punishing myself as well. I remember going to the GI doc 2 summers ago with my same symptoms as today. Weight gain, gas, bloating, low energy, etc. He told me I needed to try dieting and working out. At the time I was already dieting and working out about an hour a day and 6 hrs on the weekend. His comment made me workout more and try more extreme dieting. Oh all the diets I tried, Atkins, South Beach, low, low calorie, low fat and low sugar, LA Weight Loss, personal trainers, nutrionists - all to no avail. Now I have answers although the frustration of not knowing what to eat or how to keep the SIBO at bay still challenge me, I have hope - I am finding the happiness inside again and it feels good.
