Finding Balance With Healthy Living for NASH

Hey there, if you suffer from NAFLD or NASH and have read my previous articles, then you probably already know that one of the fastest and most efficient ways I helped to reverse my liver damage was to make sure I eat healthily and exercise daily. This helped me maintain a healthy liver.

The most prevalent cause of NASH is obesity, which is why sometimes we can struggle with guilt and shame when we overindulge or when we join in on the festivities and have a cheeky mince pie or two. I am writing this article to you from me; you do not have to feel guilty for enjoying yourself, okay? One of the hardest but most effective things I have done for my mental and physical health is letting go of others judgement.

Here are three things that helped me in my journey of reversing my liver disease and healing my mental health.

Boundaries

Setting boundaries for myself is one of the best things I could have done when it came to my lifestyle change and reversing my liver disease. Boundaries are essential when finding the strength and determination not to let the actions of others persuade us because what is good for them may not always be good for you.

Remember, it is okay to say “no, thank you” to your friend who offers you a slice of cake. It is OK to order a non-alcoholic cocktail, even though not all your friends are. When you start applying these boundaries and rules to yourself and your lifestyle, others around you will begin to respect your needs and the importance of having and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Compromise

One of the ways I navigated through weight loss was by showing myself kindness and making compromises; for example, I am someone who likes to snack throughout the day, so instead of cutting out snacking altogether, I compromised by changing the food I was snacking on, a healthier option for example, instead of a bag of crisps, I would have an apple.

Another example would be when I go out to eat; I will only have water instead of a soft drink if I know I will be getting a dessert. If I know I will not eat dessert, I will get a soft drink instead. That way, it’s more of a treat to myself instead of an overindulgence that will make me feel guilty or ashamed.

Have fun

One of the most important lessons I have learned from being diagnosed with a chronic illness is that life is precious and sometimes shorter than we realize; it’s hard to take moments of reflection while living the chaos that is life. Also, if you are doing your best to make the right and best decision for you and your health, that’s all that matters.

Well, that's all. Have fun while doing it.