Faith is a living and unshakable confidence,
a belief in God so assured
that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.
~Martin Luther
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Have to talk about a non-food item. Dishwashing detergent. The stuff that goes into your dishwasher is very poisionous. Since the Thanksgiving holiday is coming up and dishes will be a plenty in the house that you share your meal...instead of brining desert, bring the soap!
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I challenge you to pick an ingredient listed on your soap and look it up on the internet. Yikes! Any cleaning product that has a skull and crossbones on it is one that should not be in your home. Whether you have children or not. The last thing you want to do is invest in eating healthy, but put that food in a glass that contains chemical residues!
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Investigate the healthier options for cleaning. There are a lot of 'green' products out there that do a wonderful job. Trader Joes carries a line that is very affordable and companies are coming online all the time with alternatives. You just have to know where to look.
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Again, it is all about being aware. Environmentally friendly products are a step that is really quite simple to make. If you have a cleaning service. Ask them...they will not change until the consumer demands a change.*
A great new area to explore. Look around, start with what you can and 'kick it up a notch' every time you replace a cleaning item. When you look back you will wonder why you thought deadly chemicals smelled clean. Uncondition your brain! This is really a much bigger topic, but we are blogging here. Definately google for yourself!*
Healthy for life! ~j- http://www.natural-healthy-home-cleaning-tips.com/ - great tips
- 90 Tips for 90 Days - http://www.checblog.org/2006/11/
- http://www.gaiam.com/retail/gai_content/learn/gai_learnArticle.asp?article_id=515 safe alternatives for you and the environment
- http://www.vanessasgift.com/ - love th ebaby kits :-) what a wonderful gift
- http://mlmgorilla.com/naturalcleaningrecipe/ make your own
1 comment:
Yes, I hear the melaleuca products are very good, I just haven't used them.
Keep doing the best you can. Some days are just harder than others and one day it will be second nature. If you follow the 80/20 rule. It often makes things easier. Eat the best that you can 80-90% of the time so that you don't have to feel guilty the remaining 10-20%.
As for your hubby...eating is a personal choice. You can only lead by example. Often times you can 'update' the unhealthy recipes with healthier ingredients. It isn't always easy. You should check online for a support group with many people. I know that they fat flush group has lots of postings and support. It will help with ideas in many ways. There are a lot of transitional healthy eating groups. You may find someone who is close to your area as well.
Don't give up, but love him for the man that he is. It sounds funny, but often times the path of least resistance will suprise you.
Good work on the exercise. Doing something for yourself feels great! Plus...I you can definately crave greens and salads. It's your body's way of telling you that it wants good nutrients!
I found some recipes for green smoothies that really taste good. Attractive to those that enjoy a sweet taste. If you want to try one or two to entice your hubby let me know. I would put them in a colored glass though. He won't even know it has greens in it. Maybe he will be willing one day. Plus you and your kids will enjoy it.
Congrat!! ~j
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