Earthling Day

It's Earth Day! And since I've started this path to be more granola, I thought I would share some things that I have learned along the way!

Did you know that when you ingest Aspartame, your body turns it into embalming fluid? No fucking shit! Originally I heard about this in Skinny Bitch, but a little bit o' research on the web produces the same results. Stay away from artificial sweeteners, they are the devil.

Did you know that organic foods are are safer, have more anti-oxidants and better tasting! When you eat foods that aren't organic, the pesticides build up in your body. It's true! If you haven't switched to organic yet, what are you waiting for?

So, I went to a PCOS specialist 1.5 weeks ago and that was pretty damn depressing. I hadn't realized how fucked up this syndrome was, but it appears I am up against some pretty horrible health issues. Good thing I was diagnosed before diabetes or heart disease kicked in. Sadly I was told that if I wanted children I should have started in my 20s. WTF?!? Anyway, I'm trying to kick this thing in the ass and you can help!

Here's how:
When you see me, suggest that we do something that requires energy! I know, I am probably one of the laziest people you know, but it will help me, I swear.

Don't offer me alcoholic beverages (ok, maybe just one) because the fact of the matter is that shit really screws up my blood sugar, and I am trying *not* to become diabetic.

Another thing that will help.... don't give me ice cream! I love ice cream, like nobody's business, but ice cream is the devil.

Volunteer to come on hikes/walks with me. I love this stuff! I have been walking a lot lately, I even got an awesome pedometer at my Dr.s suggestion. Goal is to walk 10,000 steps a day. Haven't quite made it that far yet, but right now I am at 5,859. Half way there!

Learn about PCOS - seriously, you could have it too! It is one of the most misdiagnosed syndromes out there. So little is known about it that it was featured on Mystery Diagnosis on Discovery Health.