And So It Begins!

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I have been absent for a while now and mostly because I have been trying to figure out what direction to take this blog in next.  I have been stuck in a rut with it mainly because I just haven't had any motivation to write anything.  Well, now I have decided to venture on a journey that will never end and I need your help! I have at last concluded that I need to head in the direction of a non-dairy, vegetable based possibly gluten-free diet!{AAAAAHHHHHH!} There, I said it! You probably can't tell but, I am totally shaking in my boots right now. I have had said "adventures" in the past and they haven't worked out like I planned:( I really believe that you are what you eat.  Our bodies are always regenerating and if we ingest mostly junk, then that is all our bodies have to work with. Therefore that is what we become physically...I know, I know I don't like it either! I want to be able to eat whatever I want when I want it and feel awesome!  Too bad I don't have a magic wand.

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So, here is my dilemma.  The way I think about health is {I am pretty sure} a lot different than most people. I don't like to eat any kind of oil. This is largely because my Dad is a health guru and has a genetic heart condition that I could inherit one day...scary huh?!  Any kind of fat, I am turned off to, again it's largely due to family history and what my Dad has taught me.  !~BUT~! I believe in moderation!  I still need to fit into society!  I also don't think honey is healthy because of the sugar content.  I think that Agave Nectar and truvia are great substitutes.  And lastly, salt and sodium....what can I say they are enemy!!!!  Just kidding but, not really......

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Here is the difficult part.  I need to be able to do this and not fail at it.  This is what I have to work with, I. LOVE. SWEETS! And so does my husband.  My kids are young enough where they have no idea what is going on, good thing,( I have a 21month old and a 9 month old). Which brings me to another point...FOOD is the LAST thing on my mind with two HIGH maintenance toddlers running around! I am exhausted ALL. THE. TIME!  But, if I eat better, exercise and get plenty of rest that should help right?  It better...
Did I mention we are also in school{Dental} so my funds are limited?
Well, that about sums it up!

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I am opening an official "HELP ME!" on this.  I need healthy recipes {preferably crockpot, freezer, or done-in-30-minutes or less}.   Tips and tricks would be most helpful{ like where to shop, how to shop, food substitutions, lunch ideas for kids, blogs to read( I will totally follow you if you have a blog!)

I Love this story and picture! Can't stop looking at it! Click here for the story:)

I know this is all of a sudden, but I am asking for your help....from one mom {or dad or person} to another. I hope in return I can add some value to your life.  Thanks for reading!!!!!

Have a Wealth of Health Day! Or Night:)

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