Sometimes my brain feels like a bag of popcorn in the microwave. Ideas will keep popping up in my head until I can no longer focus. Other times, I cannot focus because I have too much on my plate. When I can't focus, I feel stressed. In the past, I have reached for sugar or carbs to soothe the stress I was feeling. Though this quick strategy had provided some immediate relief, it hadn't been a good long-term strategy. The more sugars and carbs I ate, the more I wanted.
This past summer I read a book called Magnificent Mind At Any Age by Dr. Amen. The book prompted me to think about how my eating habits affected not only my body but my brain. I am now taking supplements. For the past couple of weeks, I have also really limited carbs and sugars. It's funny but since I started eating more lean protein, fruits, veggies and complex carbs, I quit craving sugars and processed foods. If I continue to make good choices about what I eat, I believe I will be able to stay more focused over time.
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