That's great Eric, they say we are what we eat, and it is so very true! Your results are proof indeed!
I had to chuckle though:
I’m not a monk for Godsake, I have to allow myself some wiggle room.
I agree, no need to go overboard.
Ever since the doc diagnosed my excruciating stomach pain as IBS, which I did not believe at first, I've been more careful with what I eat. After the hernia surgery, I could not allow myself any 'wiggle room' at all because it was too darn sore to cough which happens with my Reflux issue.
So I became like a monk nun? For a while at least!
I checked all these chronic meds the doctors put me on over the years, and have been cutting some out, not irresponsibly.
One thing I highly recommend for anyone who is well into their silver years and suffers from joint pain is MSM. It's a natural anti-inflammatory and pain killer, and since taking it regularly, all my aches and pains have gone unless I overdid the 'wiggling'!
But I agree, we need to take responsibility for our well-being.
Nothing wrong with having a treat every so often though, right? There are many less 'sinful' treats available as well.
Keep on keeping well Eric!
That's the beauty of having good habits, you can afford to splurge on the occasional unhealthy indulgence. : ) Oh, I'm sorry to hear about your IBS. I know someone who has a similar condition and they found relief studying remedies for conditions of the "brain- gut axis". Supposedly IBS, fibromyalgia and a whole list of other conditions are related to dysfunction of the brain-gut axis. Modern medicine is just learning about it now. I'll keep MSM in mind! My Mom suffers from terrible arthritis...I'll have to check to see if MSM can help that. Thank you, Lizelle! I hope you're having a good week.