HUGE GOAL

I accomplished a HUGE GOAL today!!  I am officially 100+ lbs lighter. I now weigh less than I did in high school! Here is a picture of me today in my prom dress from my senior prom. Woo hoo!!

Our Thanksgiving Feast

We had a delicious, healthy Thanksgiving meal this year.  Everything was super yummy and we didn't have to use any processed flour or sugar....just lots of fresh, whole foods! We had all the traditional tastes of Thanksgiving , but without (quite) so many calories!!  Stay tuned for many of my recipes soon...

Thanksgiving Feast Menu 2012

Roasted Herb Turkey

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Pan Gravy

Organic Sweet Corn

Barley & Mushroom Risotto

Maple Orange Sweet Potatoes

Almond & Cherry Green Beans

Baked Herb Salmon

Hubby's Favorite Stuffin' Muffins

Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad

Whole Wheat Rolls

Coconut Pumpkin Custard

Healthy Change is GOOD

Things do not change; we change. 

-Henry David Thoreau

This quote reminds me that the only thing we can change is OURSELVES!!  I have been taking more baby steps to continually create HEALTHY CHANGE in my life! Remember that all it takes is several small steps to create healthy habits to last a lifetime and drastically impact your overall health! 

Some of my latest health adventures...

Natural Leavening

RAW food

Sprouting

Fermented Foods

Dehydrating
Healthy Desserts

Natural Cures for Depression

Join me to learn about how these things have helped me in my life and stay tuned for more healthy recipes! 

You Are What You Eat!

Healthy eating is the key to WELL BEING!  

I can tell when I have not eaten as well as I have liked, because my body feels it! When I stay away from dairy, sugar, animal proteins, processed foods, yeast, and eating out....I FEEL so much better.  Food affects all the cells in our body and every aspect of our being including: our energy level, mood, thinking capacity, sleeping habits, and more! When I make sure I am getting lots of GREENS, veggies, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains...I FEEL AMAZING!!  I have so much more energy, I can actually go to sleep, my immune system works better, my brain can function, my mood is lifted, and I feel overall much more HEALTHY!!  I am truly amazed by how much we can change how we feel, simply by controlling what food we are putting inside our bodies! 

Eat Well, Live Well!

In the past six months, I have drastically changed my lifestyle to achieve my goals.  I just hit my 75 lb milestone and am feeling great! People keep asking me what my secret is, but my only "secret" is simply eating healthy!  I thought I would share my journey to see what has helped me! I will be posting...healthy recipes, tips for a healthy lifestyle, and of course ramblings from my own Personal Journey to Health!  I hope you enjoy the JOURNEY!!