Introduction ~ May 12, 2013

So, I have had a rough few years after the birth of my son, Lucas. My health took a turn for the worse, and I have not felt like myself since he was born. Anyway, after being diagnosed with a few treatable (hopefully) illnesses & not looking or feeling like myself, I decided that I had to really get to work on making myself feel better. So, after FINALLY finding a doctor that discovered what was wrong with me, I got to work on a plan. Then, the doctor's office closed....WHAT? Big set back. Anyway, flash forward to today &, knowing what I need to do, I'm trying to heal myself. So, what does that entail? A super strict diet that is based on natural foods & no processed foods. The diet that best describes this would be the Paleo Diet. Anyway, it's been about 3 weeks, now & I seriously feel GREAT. I have been on the diet about 80% of the time & building up to 100%. For one, this lifestyle is super difficult for me b/c it's very protein based & I'm not a big meat eater, however, I noticed changes almost IMMEDIATELY. I didn't feel sluggish, overwhelmed, & had a lot of energy. Plus, I lost weight. I'm used to the diet & now it's not a big deal. The way I feel is such an improvement that it's all worth it. So, that's the short version of where I am, now. I have a LONG way to go, but I'm off to a great start. Why a blog? Well, one, to hold myself accountable. Two, b/c, for some reason, people enjoy things I write about. I have had a LOT of people suggest I write my own blog. I don't know why people enjoy my stories. It might be  b/c I'm brutally honest or they find humor in what I write about & can relate. I don't know, but I thought, "what the heck?". So, I'll give it a try. Plus, I forget everything & this might make me keep better track of my life. Although people have suggested I write a blog, I'm really not sharing that w/ anyone. So, if you found me, you must be lost. ;) Although I'm on a quest to get my health back in control, this blog will be about my life in general, on the edge of turning 40 & getting that sorted out. Thanks for stopping by.