Truth...

Truth is an interesting thing. I have recently come to realize that I have a pretty vast knowledge of nutrition, at least based on what the most recent studies are showing us. And, I believe in what I know wholeheartedly. Enough that if I had children I'd feed them according to what I know is true at the moment.

But, here's the reality...the fat chick isn't credible.

It's true. I know as much as some professionals in the field, and not as much as others, of course. But, it doesn't matter because I don't look the part. It goes back to the old saying "proof is in the pudding". I never go to a hairdresser if her hair is a freakin' mess. I never take fashion advice from the woman who looks like she walked out of a bad 80's movie. So, I get it. And, it makes sense.

I was recently in a situation where a woman who was much thinner than I was, was talking about what foods were healthy and what foods weren't during a social lunch with others at the table. She was right, on a couple of things...but very mislead otherwise. Many of us are. And I hate that. I feel like the food industry is just sitting there laughing their asses off while we consume their products, make them rich and continue to get diseased. They don't care. But, I DO! I decided to share some information for her to consider. If faces could say a whole sentence without speaking a word from their mouths she would have said with that look on her face... "yeah, because you're clearly in the know....all 260 lbs. of ya...whateva!" lol...I swear to you the expression on her face seemed to say exactly that.

But, I AM in the know...and I really want to help other people see the wool that is being pulled over their eyes. But, I might as well be invisible right now. The truth is...no one believes you know what you're talking about unless you LOOK like you know what you're talking about. You gotta practice what you preach.

I really want to be heard...even if it only helps just one soul find her way. And, if I want to be heard, I need to SHOUT. The best way to shout is to do it and be the example.

A surprise for me!!

Wow! My step son surprised me with a free health club membership for the summer. He is a certified life guard, and got a summer job working at the local health club here in my town. He said he gets to add one family member onto his free membership and he chose me!

He has struggled with his weight and has asked me for advice over the past couple of years. He's taken the information I've given him, and researched quite a bit of his own, and is now trim and fit and most importantly healthy. He eats well, understands the importance of good nutrition and exercises. He's become my inspiration and I'm very proud of him. I know he struggles like I do, so I can appreciate all that he's accomplished.

Every now and then he gives me advice and I think he's really rooting for me. I think the best "thank you" I can give him for thinking of me for his free family member add-on, is to go workout! :) Hope it's air-conditioned! lol

ex's and more...

Today my husband's ex-wife tried to manipulate a situation and my husband made sure to block her move. I'm so grateful to have the devotion and dedication that he gives me. I think part of the reason I love this man the way I do is because he's always made it very clear to me that I'm his here and now and always will be. <3 Mad love...mad, mad love.

I've decided to change the entire direction of my life. I'm such an advocate of clean eating and I hate what the food industry and those who are suppose to protect us from such monstrosities have done. I want the next part of my life to be dedicated to making change. Not just in my own life personally, but globally. I want to help people ignite a fire in their bellies. Take a stand. Demand truth. I want to take what I have left of my life and be the example of the change I want to see in the world.

I have big plans. BIG. And, I've already started...stay tuned!
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