A healthful read

I just purchased a book called The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan which is basically a very detailed, eye-opening explanation of the production of the food we eat and how the industry got to where it is today. I started reading the introduction and I'm already convinced this is going to be an incredible book.
I'm not sure if any of you are familiar with the documentary titled Food Inc., if you are you might recognize the name Joel Salatin or perhaps Polyface farm? This man and his family have really made a difference environmentally, ecologically, and ethically and I can't wait to take a tour and taste test whenever I find myself in the Shenandoah Valley area of VA.
If you happen to be near there I highly recommend popping in for a visit or just checking out the website to see for yourselves how game changing and inspiring this farm truly is. All of this just makes you see how important it is to buy organic and local, nowadays being healthy isn't always about being a vegetarian. You don't have to cut pieces of the pyramid out of your life. It's so easy... a caveman could do it.  >>POLYFACE 

Felicidades!

I wish all the moms out there a happy Mother's Day! 

xoxo

A fun workout

It's always difficult to find motivation to exercise, especially when exercising to some people means weights, machines, and a testosterone filled instructor screaming "you better not be thinking about donuts" the entire time you work out. For some, all of the things I just mentioned is enjoyable... but for a kid like me who only wants to have fun that does not sound ideal.
Because going to a gym doesn't usually work out for me (unless it's step class) I've been finding more enjoyable alternatives. More frequently than not I've been biking to the beach with friends, rollerblading around the suburbs, and kayaking through nature filled mangroves to the beautiful bay.
Not only am I noticing a physical change but I'm also noticing a mental one. I know I know, endorphins make you happy and happy people just don't shoot their husbands... but this "change" isn't just from those endorphins, I believe it's the adventure and beauty of truly being outside.
Just last Sunday my kayak was side swiped by a basic stingray and, okay, I kind of freaked out at first because I thought it was a crocodile but once I saw what it was I was just filled with a feeling I can't even describe and I was simply in heaven! Surrounded by nature on my own AND getting buff arms from paddling? C'mon... that sounds like the perfect kind of exercise to me!
So for people like me who hate not being able to think about donuts while exercising for fear of being reprimanded I strongly recommend trying at least one of those listed above :) :) :)