a change in status quo

The problem with status quo is that there really isn't such a thing. On the micro level, with every choice, you're either moving forward or backward.

Breakfast is one such meal that tends to maintain status quo: the same thing, with small variations. A trainer challenged me: Eat greens at every meal. He said, the thermogenic properties of fresh greens gets your metabolism going. He said, it takes more calories to burn fresh greens. I said, sounds unappetizing; my taste buds have their expectations.

Truth is, what you put into your body can completely transform (or destroy) how you feel. We're complex and beautifully designed, meant to run on fresh, clean foods. The reason that I thought I wouldn't like greens for breakfast was because of my status quo. The status quo was keeping me back.

It was really all about my thoughts: The thought of salad for breakfast was completely unappealing. Until I tried it, in "breakfast salad" form: baby spinach, baby greens, shaved carrots, dried cherries and walnuts, apples. Yes, it was good. Yes, after eating, I feel good. Yes, I'll do it again...so that health is #1. In other words, I've decided to change my thoughts about breakfast...which leads to changing feelings ... which leads to changed actions.

And a change in status quo.

Clean and GF this holiday...is it really possible?

During the holidays, it can be incredibly tough to eat Gluten Free. But I don't think it's tough because of the delicious non-GF food spread out all around us (because GF food is delicious! Can I get an Amen here? :). The toughness is all about emotional eating.

We hand with family and friends...and eat. Nibbling treats, hanging with loved ones and people we haven't seen for ages...our hearts get attached to the food by association. So to successfully eat gluten free during the next weeks, I've decided that there's only one thing to do.

Consciously create new food connections, while with friends and those we love.

Here's the plan. Ask yourself, what are my comfort foods that are off-limits? Write them down. Then make conscious choices for replacements. It's going to be amazing, making new emotional memories.

Eating consciously is extremely cool. (And it makes you feel great.)

GF together,
Erin

a new salad...

I'm sure you've done this before:

Open the frig door and stare. What do I eat? 
In desperation, you pull a bunch of items out and then
throw together whatever...and hope it tastes good.

Well, I hit on a good one today...

Fresh spinach
grape tomatoes
pineapple chunks
avocado chunks
sprinkles of mozarella

Simple, fast, and the tastes together were fabulous.
Ahhhhh....satisfied!

(What should I name it?)