Hello my friends. It has been a very long time, much has happened many changes have occurred. I have updated my look on this blog, and will try once again to be more regular with my posts.
One of the biggest changes to our lives is the fact we have began to work on eating less processed foods, more whole foods and fresh fruits. Now we didn't go through and chuck everything in the kitchen, we have two small kids and I don't want them to have a nervous breakdown. The process is simple, as we finish the chemical laden bad for you food, I replace it with good, wholesome food. Simple enough in theory right???
Another big change is I have started taking a yoga class-- this is very much outside my comfort zone as a big gal--- I have found that I love it. I can't do all the poses just for the fact I am too large, but I just work hard and do my best-- one of these days I will get there. My daughter has also started coming with me and loves it. The women in our class think it is great that she takes is so serious, and did so well. My husband goes on extremely long walks, part of the time having to carry our 50 pound son on his back as he finishes his trek. We are trying to do more things outdoors together as a family-- even if it is just helping practice softball with our daughter.
So far I have been met with huge resistance from the children with our new food choices. The new routine is they come in and see what is cooking, make a horrible face, whine a bit, and I don't see them again until dinnertime. As time goes by I hope that the whining, sneers, and complaining will be replaced with smiles and more yums, than blechs : )
We started simple, adding more veggies, less desserts, and no soda in the house. Soda is huge for me-- I'm a Coke for breakfast girl-- have been since junior high school-- about 30 years ago. It is extremely hard for me, but I am trying. Tested out making bread from scratch, yes kneading, raising, the whole thing--- this was a big deal for me because I have a huge fear of taking on long drawn out cooking processes. The bread turned out fantastic, and the granola bars have been a huge success with my husband and myself.
Veggies are becoming the stars at dinner, with meats becoming the side dish. Lately we have had Sweet Potato fries, asparagus, roasted carrots, and many types of stir-frys using broths and water instead of oil. Instead of a diet full of red meat, we have introduced more fish-- tried swai, and trout, both were huge successes. Pork and chicken have always been in the mix, but using it more these days, and as hunters we still have lots of deer in the freezer to use up.
We are enjoying this new world -- It gets a bit overwhelming at times trying to read all the info that is out there. Gmo's, Monsanto, chemicals in everything, carcinogenic dyes, all this info coming from everywhere will make a gal's head spin. The goal is simple, eat more wholesome fresh foods. Shop at the farmers market, Momma Jean's (a local health food store) and less at the supermarket. All of this while learning to make more of our everyday staples from scratch.
Soon I will be trying to make my own Mayo, Peanut Butter, and seasoning blends. I will bring you on my family's journey-- let you know what does and doesn't work, and try to start using more how- to's with pictures for your convenience. Bringing the good, the bad and the absolute horrible as we come across them.
Stay fresh, stay local and fill your body with health.
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