Even though I know that ultimately it will benefit my health, I feel sad that I cannot eat the way I used to. Sometimes I just want to eat a whole bag of potato chips or a few slices of cheese and feel no effect (in fat and/or pain). This is no longer the case. It seems my stomach has become more sensitive in the intervening years so I can't take dairy at all. I used to be able to take a little bit without a problem, but I discovered a few weeks ago that even a piece of milk chocolate gave me significant discomfort. I know there are more foods that make my stomach complain but I haven't quite figured out what they are yet.
Is this because of getting older? Or is it because I've been more stressed out lately? Sometimes I think I can't be stressed out because I don't feel it outwardly--I express it in watching too many Korean dramas and reading too much manga. Must be my body trying to tell me in other ways...
In any case I am now eating much much less than before to minimize the discomfort. I wish I could say that I feel better, but that is far from the truth. Is there anything I can eat without trouble?! Maybe it's time to start an eating diary to find out.
