Category: Beginning a health journey
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Food detective: unraveling my gut health mystery
Hey everyone! It’s been some months since my last update, and wow, has life thrown some curveballs my way! But the good news? My gut issues are becoming clearer by the day, and I’m feeling hopeful and optimistic as I work through resolving them! After some detective work with my diet and some culinary sleuthing,…
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Adventures in dining: navigating a reduced-sugar and limited starch diet outside the home
So I’ve been getting accustomed to a reduced-sugar and limited starch diet and found alternatives to many meals that I can prepare at home. However, one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is eating outside the home. Whether grabbing a quick bite to eat at lunchtime at work, going to family or friends’ homes for…
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Finding alternatives on my new low-starch diet
The next step on my healthy journey is reducing the amount of starchy foods I consume. My dietician has advised this as part of a health plan to see if starch is causing my gastrointestinal issues, like stomach cramps and bloating. This is a big change for me as it means no traditional pasta for…
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4 ways to boost willpower and beat sugar cravings
Initially, I thought reducing sugar in my diet would be extremely difficult. However, with a positive mindset and focused on my goal, it was much easier than expected. Before starting the little to no sugar diet, I consumed a moderate amount of sugar, including in foods you may not consider having sugar, like pasta. I…
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First week journey of reducing sugar intake
In my first week of reducing sugar, I made many confused decisions but also many positive steps. It’s been a challenging journey of food discovery! On the first day of my decision to consume little to no sugar, my workplace had an afternoon tea celebration. The team gathered to share food, including cakes, cookies, donuts,…
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What I’m cutting from my diet
I’m starting my new health plan by reducing sugar, so either have little or no added sugar in the food that I eat. This is a big change for me because I consume a moderate amount of sugar. I’m hopeful that reducing sugar will not only have a positive impact on my liver function but…
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The beginning of something new
Starting a new journey in life may initially evoke feelings of nervousness and apprehension, but I am embracing these emotions with excitement, as I eagerly anticipate the challenges and outcomes that lie ahead. After dealing with elevated liver enzymes for over 10 years, undergoing many tests, blood tests, scans, and specialist appointments without finding any…
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Hello and welcome!
Welcome to Health Journey Go. This is my story of trialling a little to no sugar health plan to improve my health and resolve my health issues, as well experimenting in the reduction of starch, oils and fats in certain parts of the trial. I’m ready to begin.
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