Time for a Change

Since my last post, I have discovered some personal health issues that are causing me to have a serious lack of energy. I am going to have to do something because it is affecting my ability to be a good mother. Medication is not my favorite option in this case because it would be a life-long commitment. With this in mind, our whole family has agreed to clean up our diets. In true perfectionist family form, we are going to do it by way of a major food overhaul.

I don't know that I would recommend this to everyone. All of the advice I have gotten says to take it slowly. Unfortunately, I have tried that. It usually results in more fast food and junk in the house as well as throwing out lots of produce. So "All or Nothing" here we come!

The rules are pretty simple. No fast food. No pre packaged junk. (The exception is a few HEALTHY pre packaged snacks for the kiddos, like cheddar bunnies and organic granola bars). Everything in our fridge and cabinets is a "one-ingredient" food and as organic and minimally processed as I can find/afford. I can make anything (cookies, crackers) as long as its with these ingredients. I probably won't, since I can barely get dinner on the table most days, but the option is there.

So that's the plan. I'm pretty excited about it. I will do my best to keep you updated on how it goes and to share some tips with any other brave souls out there.

Ana