Making changes.....

Okay, so we have been inviting some very good changes into our household this past few months or so.... very biggest thing was that Chris and I both quit smoking! I know this is a hard topic, and it's hard for me to admit to some of my family that I had been smoking. But WOW- what a difference it has made!!! Overall, we have really started to take more interest in our health. Chris and I have started running every morning, which I thought I would really hate! Surprise- I love it! We both stick in our headphones and Ipods, and grab Annie the dog- and we just head out in the neighborhood. By the time we get home, it's time for a healthy breakfast (which I also really never liked before) and then time to get the kids up and ready for the day. So- the quitting smoking has made more of an impact on our overall health than just how good it was to quit. I put this picture above on here because I have really enjoyed reading this. It's based on a plant-based diet (vegan) but you don't have to do it full-bore. I am mostly just flirting with trying to cut out meat and dairy more, and really sticking to whole grains, veggies, and no more processed foods! It's going to be a little tougher for the family than just me, but I think this will make a big impact on our health also.

So- I'm really excited about all these changes. I feel like this is more a change in our lifestyle than just diet and exercise. We are really going to stick with it, and all the encouragement you could give would be wonderful!