WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU STOP EATING SUGAR, GLUTEN AND ALCOHOL

Sometimes I like to dream. I’m not just talking about casual daydreams that revolve around your future house or dream vacation, I’m talking about the big-time. The life changing dreams like quitting gluten, sugar, and alcohol. It seems impossible, but humans are more than capable of surviving without it, and the outcome is filled with nothing but rewards.

Sugar, Alcohol, and Gluten.

The problem with these substances is that gluten, sugar, and alcohol don’t have immediate tangible effects on your body. The real dangers sit in the medium to long term effects.

Not only do they negatively affect your health and bodily functions, but they also contribute to the deterioration of your mind.

It’s obviously much easier to abandon habits that are conclusively “bad” for you. For example, eating something that you know makes you nauseous or ties up your digestive system. Imagine a lactose-intolerant person eating a pint of ice cream. It tastes good, but it makes a negative effect on the body.

The Harm:

It can be harder to give up substances like gluten, sugar, and alcohol because of their indirect effects. However, don’t be fooled, these products will harm you slowly.

Gluten, although controversial, has adverse effects on your digestive system and your brain.

Sugar raises your cholesterol, it’s bad for your teeth and puts you at risk of diabetes. And regular drinking can turn into high blood pressure, liver disease, anxiety, and even cancer.

If you successfully quit these products then here’s what you’ll start noticing:

1.Stomach Pain Relief:

Basically, when you eliminate gluten and sugar you will stop upsetting your stomach. You may not know exactly which foods were causing the problem but this elimination will set you in the right direction. You’ll notice that you won’t be bloated when you wake up in the morning and you won’t have gas after every meal.

2. Energy:

Stop taking those artificial energy boosters by cleansing your diet.

 This will take the poison out of the foods you’re eating and add a spring to your step.

Eating clean will boost your energy levels and have you feeling more active.

3. Sleep:

Surprisingly, you’ll actually need less sleep. Incredible, I know. Gluten, sugar, and alcohol mess with your sleep cycle pretty severely leading to lower quality sleep. Without them, you’ll actually find that you feel the same with an hour less sleep at night. That’s an hour extra of your day to spend doing something worthwhile.

4. No more sugar spikes:

You won’t have to deal with the daily fluctuations that come along on the sugar roller coaster. The cycle of sugar spikes, much like the cycle of drunkenness, offers moments of intense excitement and elation, followed by phases of intense regret and fatigue. Stop the buck by switching your diet.

5. Awareness:

You know exactly what’s going into your body when you start limiting your diet. You start becoming more aware of what’s in the stuff you eat. A lot of the food we buy is processed and full of random ingredients, but eating clean will force you to be informed and pay attention to the ingredient list.

Everything you eat starts to become a conscious decision, not just a momentary desire. Once you realize what’s in other products, you may even abandon them too…

6. No alcohol:

You don’t need alcohol to be social. This is the big one. Unfortunately, many people feel like they’re socially dependent on alcohol to have a good time, and more important, to not feel uncomfortable or awkward at social gatherings. It’s a myth, though.

Sure, the first time will be weird, the second time a little less weird, and so on. Until one day you realize that you feel perfectly comfortable and social without alcohol. Your method of social interaction simply adapts and reforms itself. In fact, you may actually improve your social skills, making genuine conversation instead of rambling in a numbingly drunken state.

The health of your soul, mind, and body are all interconnected, and making small adjustments can bring you back to a balanced whole. When you put more care into your food, your life will ultimately be the better for it.

Sources:

http://www.shedoesthecity.com/i-cut-out-dairy-gluten-sugar-caffeine-and-alcohol-and-this-is-how-it-went

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-21695/i-gave-up-gluten-alcohol-sugar-coffee-meat-more-for-21-days-heres-what-i.html

http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY: KINDEST COMPLIMENTS YOU CAN GIVE

Can you recall how you felt the last time you gave or received a compliment? If you think about it, receiving a compliment is kind of like receiving a gift. It is a bundle of positive energy being passed on to you in the form of appreciation. The right compliment can make someone’s day, cheer the person up and help them feel appreciated. In turn, it also makes you feel good too! That is part of the beauty of this gift. Giving and receiving is beneficial for both parties.

This little bundle of appreciation can actually have a pretty big impact, especially when it is sincere and when it comes straight from the heart. Listed below are 10 of what we consider to be some of the best compliments you can give or receive. If you manage to hear one or more of these, give yourself a pat on the back. It means you’ve probably influenced another person in a very positive way!

1. “You are always there for me”

Everyone needs a shoulder they can lean on every once in awhile. Being the person others can rely on can have a lot more impact on people than you think. Maybe another functions as that person for you. If that is the case, this is a beautiful compliment to pay them.

2. “You always manage to put a smile on my face”

In the darkest times, it is important to find some positivity. In some cases, that speck of light comes in the form of a person that is able to make you smile. When a smile is created, a gateway is opened to more happiness.

3. “You always see the glass half full”

Different situations can be viewed in different shades of light. When looking at a situation from a negative perspective it may cause people to stress and shut down to solutions. Having a person around that points out the bright side of things will make it easier to process the situation. This can also help to create new solutions to work with, being more open to new input. Optimism is always good!

4. “You are/would make such a great parent”

Being a parent means you are of the greatest influence in a child’s life and a major factor on how this young person turns out to be. When someone tells you would make or you are a great parent, it means they acknowledge your value in the life of this child. Truly a gem of a compliment.

5. “You are as beautiful on the inside as you are the outside”

Receiving a compliment about your physical appearance is a nice little ego-boost. Receiving a compliment about your inside is a compliment with deeper meaning. You are being recognized and appreciated for your personality AND your looks. Bonus!

6. “You are such a great example to others”

To function as an example for others is like being a frontrunner and being a frontrunner is never easy. Being recognized as an example or a role model to others is a compliment on its own. But when someone acknowledges  you as a good example, you are truly deserve to feel a sense of pride.

7. “You are a breath of fresh air”

Imagine being served an ice cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day.  Sometimes you don’t even realize how much you were missing it. Only when it stands in front of you do you truly see the value. Well, if you managed to be someone’s glass of ice cold lemonade, then good job! In your daily life, you might be so stuck in a routine you might not even realize it. When a person suddenly gives you a new way of thinking or just stops the autopilot on your routine, they are worthy of a nice compliment such as this one.

8. “You are such a trustworthy person”

People you can truly trust are quite scarce. When you are being called a trustworthy person, cherish it and take this gift to heart. It takes quite a bit of effort for some people to confide in others. Being that special person others can confide is in many ways a gift to them. You make others feel safe, heard and many times understood. Make sure you find your own trustworthy person, it is important you can do your say as well so now and again.

9. “You truly walk the walk”

It is easy to talk about all the things you can and will do, as they say, ‘talk the talk’. But when it really comes to it, what is really done? It becomes a whole different story. Suddenly it seems to be quite a bit harder than just talking about it.

When a compliment is being made that you walk the walk, you are true to your word. Not only that, you back your word up with deeds. A beautiful recognition and something to be proud of as a trait.

10. ‘”Thank you for being you”

This compliment sounds simple but has such a deep meaning and is one of the most beautiful bundles of words you can ever get. When someone pays you this compliment, this person not only fully accepts you for who you are but also appreciates you. Nothing more and nothing less. It is an acknowledgment of and appreciation for you being in this person’s life.

http://thespiritscience.net/2016/08/15/the-power-of-positivity-10-of-the-kindest-compliments-you-can-give/

Habits Of People Who Never Get Jealous

Ever felt jealous? I’m sure, at some stage, we’ve all felt a jealous wave rush over us. We don’t necessarily like the feeling of emotional possession, but it happens. The difference is, some people cannot control their jealousy. The need it to enable them to feel alive. Others don’t rely on it at all. What would happen if you could breathe and walk away instead of flying into rage because of an emotion? Even though it’s a normal healthy response,  it’s unhealthy to hold on to it.

More commonly known as one of the seven deadly sins, jealousy can lead to a person harboring negative feelings towards themselves. It creates unhealthy competition and causes one to lose sight of what’s best for them. This can break apart a family, friendship or relationship. Unhealthy for the mind, it affects your physical health as well. Boosting your stress response, cortisol, blood pressure and heart rate are spiked.

Looking to shake the feeling of jealousy? Here are 10 habits people have adapted who don’t get jealous.

1. They are focused

Never tempted by the greener grass on their neighbor’s property, they stick to their own goals. Jealousy is simply a distraction and derails one’s success.

2. Self-improvement

when you focus on YOU, your energy is fueled by positive thoughts, leading to productivity. When we focus on us, we forget about unhealthy competition. It’s no longer a factor.

3. Gratitude

When one feels grateful, there is no resentment towards others. Reflect on yourself and the attributes that make you amazing. What are you good at? Any special talents? Be grateful for being the pretty awesome person you’re capable of being.

4. Praise

The person who may trigger jealousy should be offered support and praise. Encouraging them redirects negative emotions and assist you in feeling like a better person, after all, this is now a positive situation.

5. They don’t spy on others

When one eliminates jealousy, we need to trust people and their interactions. Secure individuals don’t stalk social media to gain ammunition. They don’t search through someone’s phone or get overly sensitive when someone likes a photo or comment.

6. They’re realistic

Not without their own flaws, they admit to being imperfect. They know that we all have our past to carry, but they see the lessons learnt and move on. It’s completely unrealistic to assume that someone’s life is without struggle.

7. they happily ask for advice

Following those they admire, they’re unafraid to ask for advice. It’s never to late to ask how someone attained their success, they might be doing something you simply aren’t.

8. Balancing social media with real life

Scrolling through Facebook all day may seem tempting, but social media can be the make or break of your self-worth. To put this into perspective, imagine seeing posts all day about how so and so has bought a house and you are renting, a friend is happily in love and you’re still single, your neighbor has graduated and you flunked, your cousin has just won a car and you still take the train. See what I’m getting at?

9. The ability to let go

When someone creates a competitive environment, they step away. Never going above and beyond to prove themselves, they are content with what they have to offer.

10. Focus on your own success

Shifting the focus from others’ achievements, they rely on their own success and if feeling slightly jealous, they use it to propel themselves to do better, not to bring others down. Jealousy is simply a healthy competitive edge, never clouding their values and principles.

It’s completely OK to feel jealous, the trick is to find the cause and learn how to avoid the triggers before it becomes the green monster who could potentially destroy you.

http://www.theearthchild.co.za/10-habits-of-people-who-never-get-jealous/