In Macrobiotics, it is said that once you see the error of your ways, and commit to getting back in balance with nature, you are considered healed. That is a beautiful concept, when you realize that stress reduction plays a major role in healing.

Weekend Binging Repaired

The other day, I had only two meals, and they were both bad for me. The first was a late breakfast of bagels and cream cheese, and coffee. Sure the bagels were whole grain, and the milk was soy. But on that Sunday, I knew it was too much for me. Typically I would follow it up with a very healthy dinner, something like brown rice, veggies and miso soup. Unfortunately, the partying continued. We had a restaurant dinner of pizza, and steak salad. I even had a bite or two of chicken, and ice water to drink.

If this is confusing to read, know this: I grew up eating meat, my wife and kids eat meat, and after losing my sister, sometimes I have moments of weakness. Anyway, after the second bad meal, I fell into a pit:

• Depression
• Heart palpitations
• Mouth sore
• Fever
• Quick Temper

I am so thankful that I know what to do. So thankful I am not inclined to reach for an Advil, or call the doctor. I just cooked some brown rice, miso soup, steamed veggies, and sweet vegetable drink, and plenty of nature walks, rest and relaxation. I’ve been on the wagon for two and half days now. My depression and fever are gone, and I’m working on the others. I lifted weights after a day off, and I can see that by the end of the week I’ll back to normal.

Maybe I learned something this time. Weekend binging is not a good idea. Not at 49 and a half.

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