The other major hurdle was raiding the vending machine for junk (since I wouldn't actually call anything that comes out of a vending machine "food"). I've actually successfully replaced my nighttime snack choices with fruits and vegetables. I am so proud of myself and I haven't felt better.
I am particularly on board with the whole notion of eating organic foods. That, to me, is the way God intended: simple, uncomplicated, delicious. Why mess with perfection? I bought some organic veggies at the local health food store the other day and the taste was incredible. No wonder people don't eat their veggies - at the giant, corporate mess that is Wal-Mart, which is the ONLY source for buying ANYTHING on a poor man's budget, the produce there is deplorable. However I discovered it is possible to purchase good-tasting veggies elsewhere ... as long as I'm willing to pay a price. Well, I for one am willing to pay that price. I'm willing to go broke in order to eat healthy.
I wish I could make it affordable for everyone to have access to it. We should not have to "make do" with what Wal-Mart has to offer.
My next step is to work in some good, old-fashioned exercise. I was talking with one of my co-workers regarding inexpensive ways to tone muscle and improve cardiac fitness. I also have a really good yoga tape at home, once I find it under all the dust I plan on incorporating that into my new lifestyle too.
I must give my friend Jen,
More later.