something about old dogs and tricks

Things I Gave Up (or Seriously Cut Back on) This Summer to Be Kinder to My Irritable Digestive System and More Healthy Overall:

*cigarettes
*red meat
*cheese
*alcohol
*coffee
*chocolate
*sparkling water
*fried stuff
*raw vegetables

For a couple months, I felt amazing. High on health, if you will. Now the summer has come to a close. And here are the sacrifices that have stuck:

*sparking water
*raw vegetables