Cravings

The past few days, I've been craving for food that I have tried to avoid, particularly, processed meat and junkfood. 

I was thinking of hotdog sandwiches with condiments from SnR...ugh. Burgers from Mcdonalds or Burger King. Cheetos, potato chips, and Lapid's chicharon.

I think this is one time that eating healthy doesn't excite me. Imagine my face when I eat those steamed vegetables and roast chicken leaving out the tasty skin. 

But I know I'll get over this.

I have chosen this kind of diet not because of anything I've read, but because of how they've made me feel before, after consuming them. 

The good thing about a visible cancer site which makes me feel pain or heaviness at certain times is I get to observe what happens to my body. 

If I get too tired, the site would feel heavy. Same thing when I'm stressed. After a long, good sleep, it would feel lighter, which makes me feel more comfortable.

Based on my observation, I really am better off with the diet I'm on now.

The time that my cancer progressed, I was eating a lot of red meat to increase my red blood cells. I am not saying that's the cause of it, but now that I'm avoiding those, my condition is a lot more stable. 

It's just a little confusing because talking to some cancer survivors, I've learned they've not changed their diet much and they are ok. Maybe I'm one of those whose cancer react strongly to food. 

Thinking of my goal, which is to keep my condition stable and to live longer, apparently, those cravings don't matter as much. I'm just at that grumpy phase now. 

Right now, my husband is preparing bananas and pineapple smoothie, so that makes me feel better. There are still a lot more healthy food that taste great actually. I just need to get back on track, and be grateful that I am, and the rest of the family are eating healthier.

Time to get those packs of popcorn from Healthy Options!

Check out these healthier eats from my Pinterest page.

Truth is, there is so much more to life than these cravings. Come on, Issay!