I really do love a clean slate. It's refreshing and exciting. A lot happened in 2013 - from the Boston Marathon Bombings, some family health issues, my trip to Italy and the Red Sox winning the World Series (woop woop!) - but for me personally, the biggest change was enrolling with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition! It was scary initially because it's a big commitment, but I am SO incredibly glad I did! It's been a great experience and I've learned so much more than I expected.
I don't necessarily love "resolutions" because I feel like they are too severe and never last. That being said, I do like the idea of intentions or goals... just general themes to carry into the new year. I have a few in particular that I am hoping to work on.
1. Continue to experiment with vegan eating. I am by no means totally vegan, but I am trying to keep my animal product intake down.
2. When I do eat meat, it will only be wild and/or organic. I have no intention of eating factory farmed meat or fish. I love seafood and a good steak, so I am not giving them up completely, but I really want to be thoughtful about where it is coming from.
Side note: If you want to really know where you're meat is coming from, you have to watch Food, Inc. I got it OnDemand but you can also get it on Netflix. I'm kind of obsessed with it.
3. Buy more organic fruits and veggies. I'm doing a post soon on pesticides in our regular fruits and veggies, that will hopefully help you when making your purchases. That being said, consuming any fruits and veggies is better than nothing.
4. Live a little harder... or more passionately, however you want to see it. Just do more, see more, cook more, laugh more and love more.
What are your intentions for 2014?
I wish you all the most healthy and happy New Year!
Love, Lizzie
xoxo
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