Are you worth the effort?

My heart’s desire is to live a healthier lifestyle…
I have stuffed as much information into my brain as I could glean from the web, books, and anything healthy that crosses my path. I have such passion and hunger to live a clean and healthy lifestyle that it is overwhelming and guilt inspired at times.

However… (voice wavers)
I have yet to accomplish this healthier life! I share some of the same excuses below that you might also struggle with
Our excuses start with:

• No willpower,
• Too many time constraints,
• Not convenient,
• Costs money,
• And many other factors that are waiting in line to keep us from being our healthiest selves. Not only do we struggle with the above road blocks, some of us might not even care to make the effort to be healthy… at all!

Until… we get sick! Then we drag out the cold medications, vitamins, orange juice. We start juicing and gulp down beet juice and a swig of kale, or seek out the newest trend or remedy presently on the market.  We bombard our poor neglected bodies with everything under the sun in hopes of a miracle, but not JUST a miracle, a miracle in record time, ”miracle”.

Does this make sense to you?

*Heaven forbid if it’s much more serious then flu, cold or a simple sore throat…
*Heaven forbid if it’s something so life threatening that it turns our lives upside down.

• Maybe we could rethink how important willpower really is in the life of “healthy” maybe then we could muster some of this willpower by something so simple as exchanging chips or soda for some nice fruit or vegetables.
• Or maybe we could take the time to prepare healthier food and live a healthier lifestyle for ourselves and our children.  I know that these changes are not convenient but neither is a life threatening illnesses that will affect your whole family.  
• Last but, not least is the money.  Yes, healthy, organic, and fresh is expensive. But why not be the best you can be!  Consider the possibility that spending a little more right now could possibly save on medical bills in the future.

 One idea -    Plant a garden, “farm to table.”

Life deals us many hands and I’m not saying that all of the above will save you from everything.
 
What I am saying is IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
I’m in!  Are you?

How will you start? What will you do for yourself or family? Your first steps?
Please share in the comments below…

                            Recipe: Green Sangria

Fill your tea pot with 4 cups of water and heat till boiling.
Remove tea pot from stove and add 6 teaspoons of loose green tea (using an infuser) to boiled water
Steep for 3-4 minutes then remove the tea filled infuser from water
Add approximately 1/3 cup honey to your now brewed tea
Let the tea cool then add lemon wedges, mint leaves, or anything your heart desires

Last but not least; add a bottle of your favorite white wine, stir…
 Enjoy!

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