will bad diet slip ups affect natural treatments?

happy_helena · 08-01-2002, 05:01 PM

I just started going to a naturopath and I am going to start acupuncture and herbs in about 2 weeks. We have talked about diet and I know how important it is to eat healthy but I was wondering if I "slip up" and kind of eat a little bad on the weekends and have the odd glass of wine, will this compromise the effectiveness of my treatments?
I am not overweight but I know that I need to cut back on sugar and processed foods which I am starting to do slowly but it is still very hard for me not to indulge!! On the other hand, I really want this to work and I am praying for a pregnancy!

greydaze · 08-01-2002, 05:19 PM

Helena,
If you are eating healthy most of the time an occasional indulgence is fine. Don't be so hard on yourself- Life is to be enjoyed! When I indulge in a meal or have a glass of wine on the weekends, I just try to eat really well for my other weekend meals and maybe drink an extra glass of water after the wine. I also try and do more exercise on the weekends which makes me feel a lot better about my indulgences.

I know your trying hard to conceive and it's difficult to be "healthy" all of the time. But do what makes you happy...Helena!
Best,
Grey