>My recent foray into veggie/veganism has sort of crashed and burned … but I’m not giving up hope! My interest has kind of sparked an interest in Sam, and he is now the one prodding me along! We have decided that to live a healthy life we have to encourage each other [or shame each other ... not sure which is more effective!! lol] – and it’s much easier when both people in a household are aiming for healthy living than just one or the other! We have our vices (coffee!!) but I’m trying to view this as a lifestyle change. Not just a diet. It’s a slow transition.

First was the literature. Sam recently finished (and I’m just starting) The China Study, suggested by a raw-foodist friend, among others. Studying TCM and the body in general has also given me a good idea of how to live to my most healthy. In TCM food is viewed a bit differently than in Western society. For example- I know I would never be a raw-foodist because all that raw, uncooked, cold food would damage my Spleen/Stomach Qi. It’s just not good for the digestion from a TCM perspective. [Of course, I'm not entirely sure vegetarianism is either, (meat is one of the substances that helps with the formation of Blood), but I'm still transitioning!]

My personal goal for this week is to simply eat at home, or bring a lunch. [Laziness is another thing I feel I'm always struggling with] – I just have to make myself a lunch and bring it to school. Not that difficult!!! I’m also going to try baking bread more. I found a recipe for a sourdough starter- something I’ve always wanted to try!

Man … every day, I’m closer to being a hippie.