Begin at the beginning

Inspired by my recent health woes, I have been doing a great deal of thinking. Although the entire story is long, the short version is I am hard on myself. I have read so much and have access to so much great information that I have made each new set of facts as my standard. I realized I have been feeling like a failure at best, and a hypocrit at worst for the occasional drive-thrus and ice cream. The best thing about laying in bed in pain is I have never realized that about myself and this latest occurance caused me to. In the middle of, "well, I deserve this pain, I did it to myself. I never should have eaten that chocolate," my husband's reason sounded clear through the silliness. I would never judge someone else for these same things, why couldn't I give myself that same break? Well, now I am! So, in my new found freedom, and in celebration of loosing my chains of perfectionism and strife I thought I would post some very simple steps to encourage families on the easy road to healthy living. I hope I can encourage you that healthy eating is not a list of rules with guilt attached, but it is information and freedom- freedom to feel better and live longer, and freedom when you enjoy the not so healthy treats. If we insulate our bodies with healthy living foods, it can take an occasional Standard American Diet meal and bounce back unharmed. I am a busy lady, as I am sure are you, so it is my goal to take the easy road. If this is to become a way of life, it should not be an uphill battle, but fun and easy! Give me easy and give me tasty and you've sold me!