This is a HUGE, BIG Question I've been asked.
But I think I have a GREAT ANSWER!!
First let me begin by saying, society sucks. Society makes you think you are ugly when you're not and not good enough when you are. We need to turn on society and accept one another as individuals, no matter how strange we may seem to eachother. Nobody is "perfect" (whatever that is..) but we can all be healthy inside and out!
People say, "Joanie, you're so skinny". Well, yes, I am. But you know what, its about 75% Genes and 25% Lifestyle. I can't help my metabolism being fast, but- I could be as big as I wanted if I ate like CRAP... I just DON'T.
NO MORE CRAZY DIETS PEOPLE!!
Here are my Tips and Suggestions for a healthy and probably better way of eating. Try it and see what it does for your body!
I like Veggies! I like Fruit! - and so should you! Eat more and more fruit and veggies in place of things like Steak and fries and Milkshakes.
I don't drink milk or eat meat. Yep.. I'm going Vegan and Organic. I absolutely CAN'T STAND FACTORY FARMING, it is so horrible. (So I guess part of my diet is for the animals too. lol.)
But Why Vegan? Because it cleanses the body of the impurities of Pesticides and Chemical Hormones in our food. Once you stop eating things like milk, beef, chicken and pork you will see a huge change in you body. And you will never go back.
Think about this quote. " Joanie, I only eat chicken breast and skim milk and salad". Yea, that sounds Ok, but it is NOT, really.
That chicken has so many growth hormones and chemicals in it. These chemicals are stored in your body as well! Ever see a nine year old little girl with Boobs ? She's eating hormones in her meat I bet! If you are going to eat meat, eat organic.
Milk has more bad in it than good, therefore so does cheese and butter. Milk has hormones too. Milk is for baby Cows, not human adults. Its meant to Fatten Up Babies! Baby Cows! No wonder people gain weight.
SUGAR is so Bad... I personally can't cut all sugar from my life.. I love Twislers and Random candy ends up in my purse. But Sugar makes you crave more sugar. Cakes and Doughnuts and all that makes you unhealthy. Its obvious those things are really bad for you, but once you eat one, you want more.
Drink Sugar free juices, and herbal teas. NO Soda ( Pop).
Artifical sweetners make your muscles die pretty much. Equal and Splenda are nasty little cancer causers. You need water and fresh fruit juice.
I have just shocked all of you I'm sure. But think about it. This is a natural Healthy way to live. Eat what you want, but realize every Burger probably came from a drug induced Cow. Not to mention it was probably killed horribly.
If you don't want to give up meat, its ok. Just eat Organic Meat and Milk and Cheese. Stopping your hormone and pesticide intake will change your life!
Here is my list of stuff I would choose to stay healthy.
-As much Organic as you can find. ( I know it may be hard to find Organic in a lot of places.)
-Eat Fruits, Veggies, (especially Green veggies)and Salads, Nuts and Berries, Whole Grain cereal and Breads, Brown Rice, Soy Beans, Rice & Soy Milk, Herbal Decaf Teas, Lots of Water, Beans, and vegan cookies and foods.
-Don't starve yourself, just be real, stopping eating crap and your body will change for the better.
Its a huge change from normal American Eating, but its so right for your body.
Try it out and see what you think. Give it two weeks and you'll agree you feel better inside. And you probably will look better on the outside. Your skin will be better and your body toner. Don't forget to take walks or go to the gym too.
I hope you like it.. :) Ps. I'm not a crazy Vegan Hippie.. just a healthy girl. <3
xoxo Joanie
(suggested Reading, "Skinny Bitch")