Some of you reading this, I know well. Some of you, I don’t know at all, which makes it a little awkward when trying to figure out when to tone things down and when to really get on your case. I cannot tell when you have had enough, and I cannot entertain questions at the end of every paragraph (although, you are welcome to email me questions at any time).


My blog is not all about me, although I am quite aware that few things have more transformative power than people and stories. Real life and ordinary people are fascinating. Why else would you be reading this right now??

So, this is why I tell you that for several years now, I have been experimenting with different nutritional plans. I have veered far away from the cultural habits that many have conformed to in the U.S. You will come to realize that I am literally taking you on a pilgrimage, sharing my passions and revealing my hopes for changing the way the world views health, specifically, food.

My greatest sign of hope for a worldview change regarding food is the emergence of a new generation that is eager to return to a state of health. People are actually paying attention! So, my question is no longer “what to do if nobody listens, but what happens when people actually start to take me seriously”. Now, don’t get me wrong, even though people around the country thirst for health, there is still the problem of “bigger and bigger.” We want to super size our fries, our sodas, and everything else that spell disaster.

Can you see the headlines? Extra, Extra, read all about it: Obesity Hits an All-time High! The proportion of U.S. adults who are obese grew by nearly 2% between 2005 and 2007, from just under 24% to 25.6%. Newspapers, journals, radio, and TV tell us we are in the midst of an obesity epidemic. But, as I mentioned above, the things that transform us are people and experiences. Scientific studies of “fat genes” and medical reports posting statistics regarding the rise of obesity are really not that compelling, even if they are true!

Somewhere along the way I started to wake up to the profound effect food made upon me, my body, my mind, my mood, and, ultimately, my heart. I began to notice that what I consumed had both an immediate, and long-term, effect on everything about my lifestyle, my environment, and me.

It is undeniable that we have to eat in order to stay alive. But, here’s where it gets a little tricky. I am going to ask you a simple question: “When you are eating, do you ask yourself if the food items serve a purpose? Are there vitamins or minerals? Does the fat come from a healthy source or is it saturated or worse, a trans fat? Does the carbohydrate have a good amount of fiber or is it high in sugar? Is the protein lean or fatty? The bottom line is this; if the food you are about to consume doesn't serve a purpose, don't put it in your mouth. The purpose of eating is to nourish the body…provide it with the nutrients it requires for bodily functions.

A healthy eating diet takes a balanced approach. You will find there are foods that will make you feel and look better, while still allowing you to fit them into an enjoyable daily routine. A healthy eating plan is based on the following major food groups: carbohydrates, fat and protein…each in a specific amount and at just the right time of day.

The time has come for a new way of viewing food. Start to think about why you eat rather than what you are eating. Once you know why you are eating, you will know what to eat!