Monday, September 26, 2011

Vegan

Well, world, I'm going vegan.

I watched a movie called "Forks over Knives" and for anyone with Netflix or a way to rent it, I would HIGHLY recommend it. It has changed my life.


I have always believed in the Word of Wisdom but for so long I believed that so long as I was avoiding the no-no's (i.e. coffee, tea, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.) I was living it.  I didn't pay as much attention to the "please do's" like eating fruits and veggies, grains, and meat sparingly.  I didn't realize how much meat and animal-based products I eat on a regular basis, but it's a lot.  Milk, cheese, butter, chicken, eggs, etc. I eat them a lot.  What I didn't know, and this movie taught me, was that I don't need any of those to get the nutrients my body needs.  Broccoli has more protein than beef per calorie.  I had no idea.  I'm pretty pumped that my arteries will be getting a break from all the garbage I usually eat. 


HOWEVER since I love Thanksgiving and Christmas food, I'm happy that I can have about 5% of my diet be from meat-based products.  But for the most part I'm going to be vegan.  I never thought I would, but I feel SO good about it.  Michael is on board and I'm glad Isla will be able to grow up knowing and loving healthy food.  

I'm also pretty excited to see what this does for my chronic pain and depression.  From what I've learned eating this way should help with those things, and maybe I'll finally become a morning person.  GASP! I know, right?  Me loving mornings?  Seems impossible.  

My Mom is the one who recommended I watch this movie, and I'm pumped to see my Dad's heart problems improve as they continue eating this way.  


I'll also post any fabulous recipes I come across in my quest to eat a whole-foods plant based diet.  


Wish me luck!!!!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

I just can't help myself

A few blog-worthy photo's of Isla:

Becky and Noah babysat Isla. These pictures are of her on their porch eating an apple.






My brothers came over today and they got her to FINALLY do the "death stare" long enough that Phil could capture it. 





She. Is. Hilarious.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

I'm not funny

I remember back in High School making a shirt that said, "I'm not funny" and I derived such pleasure from seeing others' reaction to it.  

When I was in college I had a mohawk and derived similar pleasure from seeing the old people in the grocery store stare at me when I walked past.
  
Now, I get to enjoy people looking my way not because of my shirt or hair, but because I'm holding a really, really cute baby.  I have to admit I prefer this.   

My sweet little monkey bear

Thursday, September 15, 2011

I love babies.

Dear Isla,

The following is a list of things that are not intended for human consumption:

1. My knees
2. The brick around the fireplace
3. The paint on the kitchen stools
4. The blinds
5. The fly-swatter


Please keep these in mind the next time you feel the need to gnaw on something.


Love,
Your Mom

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Isla Lately

This post has been long overdue.  At some point in the (hopefully) near future I'll get around to blogging about my recent vacation, but for now, just feast your eyes on all of Isla's cuteness.  

She has this repertoire of cute things she does to win people over...not that she has to try too hard.  She is crawling all over the place, starting to try and climb up furniture, she loves being outside, and she loves going for drives in the car.  She's basically the cutest thing I've ever seen.  Ever.










With my sister, Randi