Here's the short and sweet: I've gained 20 lbs in 2 years. I know there are several factors at play; around 2 years ago I turned 30 and took a full time job. I sit at a desk and drive here, there, and everywhere. My metabolism has slowed, I'm sure. Meanwhile, however, I don't want this trend to continue. I am happiest when I am in my comfort zone, and I am several zones away from comfort at this point!
I've tried daily exercise, I've tried a food journal/calorie counter. I've stopped drinking my daily Pepsi. Nothing. I've increased my water consumption. Nothing. I participated in a biggest loser contest at work. I gained. I got really grouchy.
So- in an attempt to really change my relationship with food I am going to buck American tradition and go all natural. I am kicking off a 10 day real food experiment today. I will eat whole foods and only natural ingredients when non-whole food is necessary. I will not stress, but I will stick to it. I may have to give a little here and there (caffeine!) but I am serious about giving this a full 10 days to really experience what eliminating processed foods can do for me.
Now, this is going to be difficult for me. I am a busy mom of three daughters and a wife to a very busy daddy. I work more than full time. I am writing my second novel and re-editing my first. We have a hobby farm, a renovation project on our hands, and we like to be both really active and super lazy all in the same day. And don't let me forget full-time grad school.
Oh, and I hate grocery shopping and don't particularly like to cook.
This is why this blog is called Real Food for Reality. I am going to attempt to make this happen in the simplest, most sustainable way possible. If that means bananas for breakfast every day, so be it.
Stay tuned for my day 1 shopping list!
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