Because of my quest for clean living, and a healthier me, I am now on Day 2 of a caffeine-free life! For any of you who know me well, this is a HUGE step for me! I typically drink 2 VERY large cups of coffee in the morning and Diet Coke (and water, of course!) throughout the day. I had a bit of a headache last night and I have a small one right now but it's nothing I can't push through.
Why, you ask, would I put myself through this?? Well I'm glad you asked! :)
I have never given up caffeine in all my years of working towards getting healthy and I thought - maybe this should be the time to do so? I really do consume way too much caffeine in a day and I'm sure this is part of the reason I have had trouble sleeping. Not to mention all of the Splenda I use in my coffee and all of the aspartame in the soda.
Next up....quitting smoking - for good! So....goodbye, my old friends (coffee and Diet Coke)!!
We have a garden my sweet hubby built and planted at the beginning of this season. Today we pulled our first tomatoes, cucumbers and jalapeno peppers! They are all beautiful and delish!
With that being said, I have been reading a book on canning and preserving and I have decided to make my first dill pickles this weekend!! I've always wanted to make my own jellies and learn how to can, and from what I've read, pickling is a bit easier than jellies so this is where I'm starting! I may even make some salsa or tomato sauce!! I'm very excited about this! Can we get anymore "organic" or fresh than making our own???
Like I said before, I've always wanted to learn how to do my own canning but never had enough faith in myself. Everyone always says "oh, that's so hard and time consuming!" which pretty much turns me off of it. But after reading this book and realizing it's a bit easier than I thought - time consuming, yes - but I think it will be so worth it! And, it's just an added boost to my getting healthy!
What have you wanted to do to help your healthful living, but haven't due to others poo-pooing it? Why don't you start it this weekend?
Be true to YOU!
Hugs to all,
Heather
Hey girl! Canning isn't bad at all. Ryan and I have made our own spaghetti sauces (minus the meats) and canned them. They turned out great and so much better than the jar o' sauce from the store. We also canned blueberry and fig preserves one year and gave them out as Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteKuddos for you on the caffeine kick! I started back last week working out with my personal trainer...hoping this time I stick with it and get the results I want and need.
Hugs!
Kari
Hey! just made and planted our very first garden last weekend. I thought about you the other day wondering if you had one! and you do and funny that we have planted similar things! can't wait for my cucumbers to come in. I might be calling ya to learn how to do pickles, my nieces eat them everyday and would love some homemade ones from their Keeka!!!
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