The Beginning...

Well, I've had quite the journey. I'd lost 75 lbs through lap-band surgery, yoga, healthy thinking, and working out. My nutrition was impacted mostly through the amount of food eaten, although some of the change did come from the change in types of food. I definitely eat less carbs. However, I have gotten to a point where I feel I can't get the last 20lbs off, AND I feel I'm not really getting the right nutrition.

All the steps I've been taking have led me here. I've changed a lot, but now I feel it's time for a dynamic shift in mentality. I want to dedicate a healthy future and a healthy body to myself.

I have never been able to operate under the concept of perfectionism. The perfectionist in me gets too frustrated with the impossibility and constant failure. So, I'm not promising to be perfect. I'm not giving up chocolate forever. I'm not going to be vegan or vegetarian. At least not today. If my path leds me there, so be it. But for now, my nutrition goals are this:

A 15 day juice fast
Afterwards, juicing at least once daily
Cooking from scratch
60-70% of my food intake would be from whole food vegetables, fruit, nuts and legumes.
Eating as naturally and organically as possible.
Keeping it fun and enjoyable.