You probably think I'm weird but this picture just brings so much joy to my heart! Why? Because I'm a HUGE bread lover. I have dreams of rolling in dough (and I'm not talking about money). But sadly, most bread doesn't love me (or any of us for that matter). I've been on this healthy kick where I focus on fueling my body instead of simply feeding it. And the simple, processed carbs that I quite often feast on definitely does little as far as fueling my body goes. So I'm giving it up for the most part. And by "for the most part", I mean, I won't be purchasing it during my monthly grocery shopping trips. I may occasionally indulge in the free bread that is given at restaurants or if I'm starving at school and there are some free bagels near. But those should only be rare occasions and even then, I'll only indulge moderately.
Now I'm not giving up carbohydrates totally. I don't come from the school of thought that believes carbs are bad. I don't do "low-carb diets" (although I know from experience low-carb diets leave my tummy looking AMAZING). While I am a proponent of abstaining from processed carbs such as foods rich in sugar (white and brown), white flour, and white rice, I am a strong advocate of eating complex carbs. In case you don't know, complex carbs are the starches found in grains, vegetables and legums. They take longer to digest which means they leave you full much longer. They are also rich in b-vitamins, fiber, and iron. I also believe that the sugar that is found in fruits is nothing to be scared of either. Often times, I see people refrain from eating raisins, bananas, apricots, and so on, simply because they are high in sugar. But the thing is, the sugar that is found in fruits is much different from the processed sugar and high fructose corn syrup that is found any many of the "food" on grocery store shelves.
So from now on, my money will only be used to purchase whole grain breads, brown rice, beans, fruits, and veggies. Those will be my main sources of carbs as I venture through my journey towards better health. Now I just need to get creative because the same healthy meals over and over can get quite boring. I'll post my meals and progress as time goes by.
