Entry #6: Unhealthy Eating Habit

 Lately, I’ve been struggling with forgetting to eat, which, I know, sounds almost blasphemous—food is amazing, and I can’t blame anyone for thinking I’ve lost my mind! The main culprit, I believe, is that my partner is now across the world, and we used to indulge in some of the most delicious, meaty tacos together, paired with a tangy lemon and a large glass of icy, bubbly Coke. It wasn’t just a once-in-a-while treat—it was a frequent ritual that I enjoyed like a true food enthusiast. My appetite was like that of a small, famished Victorian child, but now, I’ve turned into someone who forgets to eat entirely.

The reason behind this forgetfulness is simple: I’ve been incredibly busy. The days fly by in a whirlwind, and I end up forgetting that food is the fuel my body needs to function properly. It’s like I’ve become so absorbed in everything else that I forget the basic truth—without food, I’ll literally wither away. It’s been tough to figure out how to remind myself to eat, as it feels easier to ignore my growling stomach than it does to acknowledge an alarm. But I finally came across an article titled “ 22 Mar Signs You Are Undereating + How To Fix,” which revealed some pretty eye-opening things about the consequences of not eating enough.

A few points really stood out to me: fatigue—since food equals fuel, without it, my body can’t run properly, and I’ve found myself feeling sluggish and exhausted, even when I haven’t done anything particularly draining; anxiety—because without glucose, my body is essentially running on empty, causing cortisol (the stress hormone) to rise, which then triggers anxiety and makes everything feel more overwhelming; and brain fog/sleep disturbances—since my blood sugar is erratic, my brain is constantly trying to adjust, leading to difficulty concentrating and even waking up at odd hours during the night, making it hard to get a restful night’s sleep.

So, what’s the solution to all of this? One simple fix is tracking my intake to ensure hitting all the essential food groups, like protein, healthy fats, and carbs. This will help with staying on top of my nutrition and make sure there is no chance on missing out on any important nutrients. Another approach to try is setting regular timers on a phone as reminders to stop whatever happening or doing and take a proper break to eat. By making food a priority again and treating it like a scheduled event. Food is essential and even though under eating isn’t well spoken on, that doesn’t mean to not try to look for articles on what to do.