Back to the Basics

Happy 2012! A new year calls for new beginnings. I’ve decided to go back to the basics with my journey to natural living. Exercise and diet are the staples for this. Starting tomorrow, I will work out more consistently with the goal of 1 hour at least 3 times a week. Nutritionally, I’m detoxing by removing meat, sugar, yeast, dairy, and processed foods from my diet. I will do this for 5 days to give my liver and kidney a rest from all the hard work I give them when I’m eating poorly. It seems difficult with so few options to choose from, but it really just takes preparation. I’ve decided on a menu and cooked my meals for the week so I don’t have to wonder what to cook and end up picking up the quickest, most convenient meal, which usually means packed with awful ingredients. On top of my diet and exercise, I plan to sleep 6-8 hours a night to keep my body energized.

I believe starting with these basic goals will help me start the new year off right. I’ll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for sharing my journey.