MAKE FUN BUT I FEEL GOOD!

I am odd. Know it. Ok with it. Own it! My friends and my husband make fun of me all the time for my eating habits, love of Dr Oz, and my strong urge to be healthy. I am not vegan but I don't eat red meat or pork. I use almond milk instead of cows milk for my granola in the morning. I love meatless alternatives and tofu cheese and I have a willingness to try healthy foods now matter what it looks like. I have made a commitment to myself to be in the best shape, best health, and where I need to be mentally with my life by 2014. Health nut? Maybe but not always. I am totally human and for now my mind is still set to eat my feelings. If I get over stressed, sad, or overwhelmed I will stray from what I believe would be better choices and eat the ice cream, a pumpkin scone, or a cookie or four.:) my husband joked this weekend and asked what I was going to do when I live to be 135 years old and him and my daughter have already passed. He seems to think I will be bored and lonely so I should indulge and enjoy now. I DO indulge and enjoy now but it's just not on the same things as him. Lets face it, I am not getting any younger. 30 has been a rude awakening for me. I can't eat whatever I want and not gain a pound. I deal with huge weight fluctuations unlike my fried chicken, all meat pizza, cheese fry eating husband. Women's hormones also change as we get older and cause changes with our body that we need to be proactive about. In my efforts to achieve my goals for 2014 I am willing to stand up to the poking fun and ridicule. But I WILL achieve full body, mind, and spiritual wellness by 2014 and will feel amazing. I already see a huge difference. 

Some of the little things are so simple but make me feel a ton better! Lemon water. Try it hot like tea. Yum! If I get snacky I eat a couple cashews. They are filling, good for you, and it takes the body longer to digest cashews so you feel full longer.  Over the next several weeks I am going to try recommended ways to feel better and become healthier and the use my blog as my journal.