March 29th marks 7 years of wedded bliss for Mike and me! It is hard to believe that 10 1/2 years ago we started dating, and 7 years ago this was us...
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Food Revolution
This past Sunday night I was flipping through the digital TV guide and I came across a show called Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. I had no idea what it was about, but it sounded interesting. I recorded it, but knew I wasn't going to have time to watch it until later in the week.
Monday I had time to write the post entitled "What Are We Really Putting in Our Bodies?", then on Tuesday I finally found time to sit down and watch Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Can we say spooky!!!
Within 1 minute of pushing play I realized that the blog post I uploaded the day before was exactly what the show was all about. Jamie Oliver, a renowned British chef, is on a mission to get people all over American to reconnect with their food and change the way they eat. One of his toughest challenges during the show is to change the food that is being served in schools.
The show doesn't actually start until this Friday night on ABC. At 7pm central time, they will replay the episode that was shown this past Sunday night and then at 8pm a new episode will air. The show will run on Friday nights at 8pm central, until April 23rd.
The 5 week series is set in the city that the Center for Disease Control deemed "the most obese city, in the most obese region, in the most obese country, in the world"... Huntington, West Virginia, also known as the unhealthiest city in America.
I was going to give you a summary of the first episode, but since they are re-airing the episode Friday night I will let you watch it for yourself. I strongly encourage you to watch this show. It will definitely get you thinking.
Saving Dandy James
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Book Signing
I wanted to let all the Nashville ladies know that this Sunday, March 28th, my co-worker & friend, Shelly Gail Morris , will be having a book signing for her latest book "Saving Dandy James". The book signing is from 2-5pm at Blue River Canyon Day Spa in Brentwood. Stop in for coffee, desserts, and to meet this talented author!
If you aren't able to come by on Sunday, "Saving Dandy James" is available on amazon.com. Here is a little teaser:
Dandy James has led a lonely life on a small farm in Grady, Tennessee. One stormy afternoon she rescues a land developer who inspires her to face reality. But with hundreds of acres at stake and a dangerous husband, Dandy will have to reach into the depths of her soul to find the courage to change her path.
What Are We Really Putting in Our Bodies?
Over the years I have thought of dozens of "Dream Jobs" (that is a whole other post), but here lately I have thought about going back to school to become a dietitian/nutritionist. This is probably not going to happen, but it doesn't hurt to dream:)
I think my latest job idea is a result of the research and soul searching that I have been doing over the past year and a half about what I put into and use on my body: food, medicine, beauty products, etc. I have also quit being a couch potato and focused on getting my body into shape. One of the main reasons that I have gone on this journey of health & fitness is so that one day when I have a family I will not only have set a good example, but hopefully be around for a long time to take care of them.
While battling my weight issue, one question has always stayed on my mind, How did I get to this point? I can truthfully say, it wasn't one thing or any one person that lead me to my heaviest and most unhealthy state, but I do know for a fact that lack of nutritional education was a big factor.
I am not placing the blame anywhere, but I definitely think there are two areas that could be of great influence in this area: Parents & Schools. If you think about it, these two aspects of a child's life is who and where they spend most of their time.
The entire reason for this post is because I came across a blog called Fed Up Lunch: The School Lunch Project. It is written by a teacher who has vowed to eat school lunch everyday in 2010. She is taking pictures of what she eats and then blogging about it. The purpose for this blog is to bring awareness about what our nation's children are eating in schools.
First, I want to say that I am aware that the more unhealthy foods are definitely the cheaper foods. When Mike & I were first married and didn't have a lot of money, we lived off of hot dogs and boxed meals (both of which are highly processed foods), but they were cheap and it left us money to pay our bills. I do understand that in order to provide for your family sometimes you have to do, what you have to do and that may mean skimping on fruits & veggies because there is only $200 to buy a month's worth of groceries.
Until I started doing my own research I had no idea what processed foods meant and exactly what our bodies had to go through to digest and break down those foods. I certainly had no idea about the nutritional information or the lack there of that they possessed. I only knew that veggies & fruits were things that our parents made us eat, therefore once I was on my own they were not going to be a necessity:) You see where that got me!
Now I realize just how important a balanced-healthy diet is. Not just for me, but especially for children. I remember in grade school and even college, my toughest classes seemed to be those right after lunch. I had a low attention span and I always wanted to doze off. Now I realize it was because I had a belly full of processed-carbs & sugary-junk. No wonder I couldn't pay attention!
I am so excited I came across this blog. I love this idea and I love this woman for giving up her healthy organic way of eating to be spokesperson for the children. Be sure and check it out. By the time this posts she will probably be on about day 50. She also has a links to several other websites and blogs about school nutrition.
Knowledge is Power!
Cheapest Gas
We are all looking for ways to pinch pennys. Here is the link for GasBuddy.com. This site lets you type in your city or zip code and it will tell you who has the cheapest gas in town.Now the question is how far can you drive for the cheaper gas to still make it worth what you saved at the pump?
Sunshine
The Organ Family is loving this spring weather. Today, when I got home from work, I immediately opened up all the windows and the back door so that Martini could enjoy the weather also.
Anytime Mike or I get home from work or just running errands, we are greeted by a very excited dog. The excitement lasts about 10 minutes and then she settles down with one of her favorite toys. Today the excitement only lasted about 1 minute and then Martini disappeared. After a quick search this is what I found...
Martini had found the only spot of sunshine left on the porch, and she was determined to take full advantage of it even though it would be gone within the half hour.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and remembers to slow down and enjoy the simple things:)
Not A Baby Anymore:)
Back in January, our nephew, Easton celebrated his 6th birthday. Due to bad weather his birthday party at Pump It Up was postponed until mid-February. Yes, I am that far behind on posting:)During the party, I was lucky to get Easton to pose for the following two pictures. If you can't tell by the sweaty head, he was in the process of running from one bouncy slide to the next.
I couldn't end without posting the following two pictures. Where does time go? He isn't even our child and I feel like we have been robbed of his baby/toddler years. It is hard to believe that the bald, big-headed baby is the same child that just celebrated his 6th birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EASTON!
