Coming Out of the Dark

Today's post will be light because, frankly, it's just been a great day. I'm celebrating a couple of small victories today: I didn't have any soda or eat out once today. I know that may sound silly, but those are good steps for me. I had gotten into a rut of at least one to two regular sodas on a daily basis, which was contributing to my mood swings and bad health. I had given up diet soda due to the artificial sweeteners, so I thought I was justified in drinking the "real" stuff. Go figure.

Also, I have fallen prey far too often over the past couple of years to choosing the convenient route when it came to eating. I have been known to eat out three meals a day at times and never would those three be good quality food choices. All of this convenience food has left me frumpy, bloated, gassy, and miserable.

Today, I drank mostly water all day, save a cup of coffee and a glass of milk. I am on day two of my Insulite supplements and I honestly had more energy today than I have had in months. I don't know if it's the freedom of finally committing to this journey, the supplements and dietary changes already starting to take effect, or a combination of both, but I'm liking what I'm feeling so far.

All day long, I have had this song in my head:

I truly feel like I am coming out of the dark. Out of the darkness of depression and infertility. Into the light of whole living and balance.

I am also following along with a video series called "90 Days to Freedom From PCOS." Here's the link if any readers happen to be fellow PCOS sisters of mine: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL737AFB4D92BED3D9. I assume some of the info will be redundant because I have done so much independent research on PCOS, but I truly want to delve all the way into my treatment and not leave any stone unturned. I am excited to listen to all that Katie has to say about the topic because she has walked in my shoes and overcome PCOS naturally and holistically.

Lastly, I would like to add a disclaimer of sorts. I am coming at this journey with a desire to treat and hopefully overcome my PCOS in the most natural, holistic way possible. I am probably going to talk a lot about using natural methods to treat my PCOS. I do not desire to utilize western medicine in my treatment. This is simply the path I am choosing for myself. As I get more into nutrition, I will be touting organic and minimally processed foods because that is what me and my family choose. In no way am I seeking to downgrade anyone's experience with typical healthcare methods to treat PCOS and/or the eating of conventional foods. I just felt I should put that out there because I would never want to make anyone else feel bad for what they are doing to help themselves or how they are going about their own treatment.

With that, goodnight. Apparently, beauty sleep is a crucial part of my PCOS treatment, so I must get at it. ;)