No Meat, No Wheat

Massage school really inspired me to be a bit more conscious about what I put into my body.  For the month of June, I decided to give up meat.  For many years I had been a vegetarian, which was never very difficult for me because I never craved meat too much.  However, over the past couple of years I started really wanting animal protein and thus began incorporating chicken and red meat into my diet, even occasionally eating sausage.

After working with my body very intensely for a few weeks, I started to realize that what I consumed directly correlated with my energy levels and moods during massage.  I want to have good energy and to be able to give more fully to my clients.

Cutting out meat was not hard.  I started to feel a bit lighter and more conscious about my food choices.  I couldn't just reach for the nearest thing to satiate my hunger...I had to be more creative and thoughtful about it.

This month I decided to try cutting out Gluten.  Meaning: no more bread, pasta or flour tortillas.  It actually makes the food that I eat taste better, fresher and healthier.  It is continuing to help me further my consciousness level about the foods I am consuming and also allows me to feel even lighter and with purpose.

I eat more fresh vegetables now and hummus, guacamole and sweet potatoes...Hoping to be a human being fueled by smarter and more deliberate food choices as I journey toward being completely involved in my path.