Another 30 day challenge....

Our bodies want to heal......they really do yearn to be whole.....emotionally and physically.....we really do want to feel good, and come back to ourselves if we drift some.....I think maybe that has been the thing that has struck me on this journey.....and maybe we can see this even more clearly when we have a cold or some kind of ailment......our mind immediately seeks to be well right?? Finding ways to get better......last night I did my coaching with the doctor.....and we tackled nutrition again....and it is SO motivating to listen to her presentation.....and I believe and have believed it for so long......that food is medicine and food heals.....and that much of the disease and things we see in the world now is a result of the American diet going off the rails and becoming wildly unhealthy.....processed, and albeit some delicious foods lol;-) taking center stage.......and it is so hard to eat well......prices of groceries hurting us all......but listening to her presentation for the second time last night.....and again.....helps me understand the necessity and value in really being more mindful and consistent about food.......I do a pretty good job......eating a good deal of fruits and veggies but definitely could improve, and since my kitchen was completed I have done even better again.....cooking a lot, and it has been good, but not quite enough.....seeking to make the majority of my diet WHOLE foods, is the goal.....she showed the app Yuka, which can scan grocery foods that are not whole and lets you know how they rate and it is so cool, I will definitely be using it for the rest of what we buy......and when I meal prep, I try and meal prep salads........roasted veggies, a fruit salad and my lunches.....alongside a meal or two for the kids and I and that keeps us on track......but it is challenging to remain consistent about it always, I normally devote Sunday a little bit to it and when I do it pays off! .....but I am seeking to do that for the next 30 days.....having my diet and that of my kids consist of 85%- 90% whole foods........each day.....and my kids love fruits and veggies, and that is a blessing, they have always eaten like that......but we all like junk too, lol:) who doesn't.....and my son is challenging due to his being allergic to most every tree fruit:( But there are some he loves and can eat....the other piece that was stressed upon last night is truly eating a rainbow! That eating one certain veggie or fruit over and over is not the key.....we all get stuck in our favorites.....but each one has a different vitamin or mineral that is so important in feeding our gut health well......the key being varied whole foods, not eating processed meat and too much red meat.......more fiber......less dairy......all the things we know.......I love giving myself a challenge because it sets the stage for intention to join the party.....what we focus on grows! So I am starting Monday for the month of March and going to work on ways to incorporate more whole foods into my diet.....I tend to do well during the day and then let dinner slide more;-).......I have some ideas to solve that:) Food is fuel, and medicine, and using it like that is the key, I believe that......and my journey has been one of wellness and healing in all the ways.....and it feels so good to be healthy.....and have the energy I do, a blessing indeed! I am excited to see where this month takes.......so cheers to 30 days or more intention:)