How I've Changed My Eating Habits

Hey guys,

If you know me, you may know I have a huge sweet-tooth, and that I'm always craving french fries from McDonalds. Well, my whole life I've been about the same weight, but when I went to college, I gained a few pounds as everyone usually does.

However, as I gained about 10 pounds, I became really insecure about it. I'm only 5 ft 2 in. so 10 pounds really shows on me. Throughout my entire high school career, I weight 112, and as of right now, I'm pushing 125.

I am in no way shape or form trying to pretend 125 lbs is a lot, however, on my body, I don't feel myself as this weight. Personally, I felt my best at 112. So, I've started to really push myself and pay attention to what I put into my body.

For a long time, I was counting calories. I never knew that counting calories could be so addicting, and it really effected me in a negative way. I became obsessed with counting everything I was eating. Did you know counting calories excessively can be considered an eating disorder? When I found this out, I knew I had to change.

So, instead of counting calories, I've started to just put better things into my body. No more processed crap, no more "Low cal bla bla bla's." You get the most out of your body by what you put in. So, I'm putting good things in to ensure good things happen! Now I am only eating things with ingredients I know are healthy. Look at the granola bar you ate for breakfast. I know it's low calorie, but what's in it? If there's many ingredients, and words you can't pronounce, DON'T EAT IT! My theory is if I can't say it, I shouldn't eat it. Same goes for chips, cereals, etc. Without all this gross stuff in my body, I'm already starting to feel so much better! Food can really effect us, and I'm here to prove it!

Although I'm preaching my story with all of you, I want to remind you guys that I am not a nutritionist. I'm simply saying what works for me, and I'm encouraging you to find what works for you. It's not all about calories, or what's trendy- it's about what makes us feel good! So, with that in mind, be safe and make sure you're making healthy decisions.

Best,

Brooke