I do not think that I have ever really talked about my health too much on here, but it has been a pretty big focus for our lives in the last year. I have had a total of 5 miscarriages, now. Which has left me feeling less than healthy. I have struggled with fatigue, weight gain, depression, brain fog, anxiety and high blood pressure in the last year. It was one of those vicious cycles that I could not seem to break. I knew that my diet needed to change, but I lacked the energy or even the clarity of mind to make those changes. I literally felt as though I was walking in some kind of a fog for the last year. After watching and reading several items about the food industry, poison in our foods and the horrible effects that it all has on our bodies, the local farmer and the environment, Christian and I decided it was time to make some much needed changes.
We decided that every time we made a food purchase, we needed to feel good about where and for what we were "casting our vote". We have spent the last month and a half, buying and eating mainly locally grown or raised food. Most everything else has been bought at our new favorite store, Earthfare, because we knew that we were safe to pick up anything off the shelf and feel sure that it was not full of poison. Plus, there are lots of things that we have just been making from scratch. Since I have never been much of a cook or even enjoyed cooking, this has been a true testimony to my commitment and newly found energy. We have never eaten better! I don't just mean health-wise, but also in taste. It is amazing how much better good quality food tastes. And the benefits on our bodies has been the biggest determining factor in our decision to never go back to our old way of eating.
The brain fog has been completely lifted. I no longer feel that I walk around in a bubble. I have so much more energy, have not had any bouts of depression or anxiety and I have lost 10 pounds without any exercise. I have a lot more to lose, but it was a great start without even trying. It is a constant learning experience, but one that I am truly loving!
Just thought I would share! :)
5 comments:
You must have watched Food, Inc. ;0)
We did too, and Tre' is even more picky now than he was before because of his awareness of food industry practices.
I feel so much better also. My IBS is under control, I am more rested in the morning when I wake up, and no brain fog here either! I've lost 18 pounds...but with much effort, so i'm not sure I can contribute that to clean eating. That part has been pure sweat equity!
I'm glad you are feeling better. I'm curious as to what you are planting in your Fall garden. Was your summer garden finished? We are still getting gallons of tomatoes, but we planted in May instead of March!
and AHH! I love your blog title picture of the girls!
Could you tell what they are doing? haha...
YMCA? right?
I like this post.
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