What is ‘real food’ anyways? It seems like an arbitrary term that has been swept up by the internet food industry. Real food is anything we eat, right? And it’s safe to assume what we purchase as food is real, right? Seems logical and, well, ethical. But…
WRONG
I got to thinking....
If I'm doing a presentation to a group of ladies who have interest in eating clean and living well from the inside out, I wonder if my Happily Whole Members might also like to hear what we're talking about!
I owe you an explanation. First, my gulity conscience needs to address my blogging abscence. And second, during my time away I've made some adjustments in Happily Whole’s meal philosophy, for which I simply must share!
I never thought that I’d value efficiency in the kitchen as much as I do now! I far prefer puttering around on Pinterst for inspiration, recreating each concoction until I establish the best balance between deliciousness and nutritious-ness and basking in my secret satisfaction in multi-step recipes.
Mini-indulgences in moderation. That’s my personal motto. Think….
As we continue on with our 30 Day Challenge, I want to add to your tool box steadily but without overwhelming you. There's so much to say and so little time! SO, bear with me and take one step at a time. Remember, this is YOUR 30 days. There's no benefit in perfection. Instead, look at this as a process. And, as with any process, you'll have some struggles and some successes along the way. I've even shared with you some of my self-sabotaging tendencies!
I hope this list provides you with the tangible guidance you need to succeed. Remember, this is for 30 days, not the rest of your life! Hopefully you will decide to keep many of the healthy habits once the 30 days is over. But for now, get prepared and then take it ONE day at a time. Keep a positive attitude and remain present!
Preparation is one of the biggest predictors of success. And Ladies, PRAYER is your best way to prep! I know, that’s not the concrete ‘how to’ you’re looking for in this post. But if you never consult your Maker, who do you expect is going to provide you with the strength to make real, lasting change successfully?
So, let me say it again: Preparation is one of the biggest predictors of success and prayer is the best way to prepare. Okay, don’t say I never gave you the most important key to eating clean!
Once I started eating clean (for the most part anyways, because who doesn’t need a treat once in a while!?), I began feeling better, sleeping better and simply enjoying my health. I can’t say I’d ever truly experienced enjoying my health before. Eating was more about looking a certain way or, well, over-indulging. But, when I cleaned things up and revamped my diet with real foods I felt recharged.
When I started eating clean (for the most part anyways, because who doesn’t need a treat once in a while!?), I began feeling better, sleeping better and simply enjoying my health. I can’t say I’d ever truly experienced enjoying my health before. Eating had been more about looking a certain way, reaching some socially defined goal or, well, falling off the wagon of over-indulging because I felt I deserved it after controlling my consumption for so long. Here's My Real Food Philosophy
Okay, Happily Whole Members, I’ve already written about my morning routine (start there if you missed that one). Now it’s time to tackle the next portion of the day—afternoons.
Afternoons present a particular kind of challenge for me because, well, I’m a morning girl! There’s still a lot of running around to do, lists to tackle and tasks to accomplish in the afternoon. The problem is that I sorta run out of steam from time to time.
