When we first moved to the Quad Cities, I was amused by the large group of people who spent hours discussing their latest work out routines and the evils of medicine and processed food. Then, after half a year, my amusement grew an edge of irritation. I'm going to make a cheesecake. I'm going to make it with NON organic dairy. And you know what???? I'm not making it with skim products. Shoot- because you commented on how fattening it was, I'm going to make it with Vitamin D products- and will probably throw in an extra cup of sugar just so you can really gripe about how awful I am. And then I'm covering it with chocolate sauce and real whipped cream. Boo yah.
But today, I bought agave nectar. Because someone at Palmer told me it was better. And I get excited when I'm at the store and see organic products- though I'm not willing to shell out $3.50 for the organic eggs when I see the "unhealthy" dozen two shelves down for $1.70. And Josh is trying not to cry every night he comes to the table for dinner and we have another meatless meal. Not that we're becoming vegetarians. In fact, the other morning our breakfast at IHOP included ham, sausage, and bacon... And I stole some of Josh's after I ate my own. But slowly, we are changing.
I buy the whole wheat unsweetened cereals off of Walmart's top shelves- you know, the cereals old people buy to keep them regular? I get pumped even thinking about going to our local health food store- you know that smell when you walk in? The one that health food stores have? We use the salad plates as our dinner plates now. I feel slightly guilty when I pour creamer into my coffee (not guilty enough to stop.) The point is, Palmer is making it's mark on me. And perhaps with time, when new Palmer students move to town, they will look at me with amusement.
For the record- my holdout... They still haven't made me exercise. I mean, I probably will at some point. But it will be when I want to- when I decide I'm good and ready. And I will probably do that whenever Palmer tells me to...
I very much identify with you! I bought Aly's second box of cereal and it's organic, I also feel a little guilty about my creamer and am slowly graduating to organic half-and-half, and I've been buying almond milk and I put flour tortillas back on the shelf because they had a shelf-life of 6 months and I couldn't pronounce 3/4 of the ingredient list...what's happening to us?!? Who will introduce Aly to Oreos?--cause I probably won't... :) On the other hand, I made chocolate chip cookie sweet rolls last weekend--and they were loaded and so good... I'm assimilating though. I feel it. :)
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ReplyDeleteoh Ericka I was so excited to see you were making cheesecake with all the good stuff :-)
ReplyDeletethen you started to talk about changing to healthy foods...sigh...
I am not on that page with you but I will eat good cheesecake anytime..teehee..
well you better hold out on the exercise or I can not talk to you :-)
either way I love ya and am proud of you and Josh..but when you come to our house..there will be meat and fattening foods!
I love your blogging style, girl. Can't wait to read more! For the record, my Grandma (who hailed from the Yoders), once gave me some very sage advice: "I try to eat some preservatives everyday. I figure they'll keep me alive longer!" That silly lady lived to be 93. :)
ReplyDeleteAt least you're not wearing a head band, but if you did... that's it.
ReplyDeleteI feel like a proud parent when I read your blog posts---- you are a superb writer! I like the fact that you are thinking about what you are buying and consuming. Even if you don't go healthy/organic 100% (or even 60%)(okay, 30%?) of the time, the important thing is that you are aware of it and make an effort. It shows that you care about your body and health. I like how it makes me feel when I eat healthy. But I like how things taste that are unhealthy. A tricky balance for me, I must say!
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