tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post8898223889654173063..comments2023-11-03T05:42:38.658-05:00Comments on New Nostalgia: Real Food Challenge-UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-15810728734849450442010-02-09T23:43:32.419-06:002010-02-09T23:43:32.419-06:00Thank you for all the encouraging and kind comment...Thank you for all the encouraging and kind comments. <br />It is comments like these that have been my most pleasant surprise when it comes to blogging! I love them..keep 'em coming!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560481510263823627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-82761887129093588212010-02-06T23:01:49.661-06:002010-02-06T23:01:49.661-06:00I changed my eating habits 5 years ago when I star...I changed my eating habits 5 years ago when I started exercising 5 years ago, lost 30 lbs and have kept it off. This past June, I became vegetarian. It is quite easy to do for myself and I truly believe your tastebuds change when you make a change for healthy eating. There are things I used to eat before that if I taste now, I can't believe I ever thought it was good. I read labels for everything now. My kids aren't so impressed -- but one day, they will thank me! And I must say, thank God, we never get sick. You just have to make the changes that are right for you. Sounds like you are definitely on the right path. Have a blessed Sunday! :) TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-29183083247589015572010-02-06T10:26:51.072-06:002010-02-06T10:26:51.072-06:00I can understand your trepidition. In fact a few ...I can understand your trepidition. In fact a few years ago I was exactly where you are now. My biggest challenge was planning... Once I got over that hurdle and actually planned a meal out more than 30 minutes in advance I was completely amazed. No we don't soak our grains because I never remember. But we do grind our own grains (corn and wheat) and do most of our own baking. Yogurt, baked goods, jams/jellies, and entrees are virtually all homemade. But remember it is a process which takes time. I've been working on these skills for almost 20 years starting with jam. We have active teenage boys so you can imagine the food consumption. Once again please do not be discouraged! Do what is right for your family, taking it one step at a time!! In fact at this very moment we are not eating any homemade foods as we just moved. Think no furniture aside from table, a plate per person, no serving dishes (bad planning on my part... duh!)and minimal cooking supplies. My theory is do what you can! Good luck!!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082661310058536555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-38585919361202118622010-02-06T09:45:10.814-06:002010-02-06T09:45:10.814-06:00Sounds to me like you have a really healthy attitu...Sounds to me like you have a really healthy attitude about it all. I can easily get overwhelmed also when thinking about what I really "should" be eating. I'm going for baby steps myself.<br /><br />It's hard also since I live in a small town in the midwest and don't have easy access to a lot of the foods these plans call for. It's hard enough to find the limited organic produce, let alone grain I can soak and cook myself!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719194021742927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-29440080796286425752010-02-06T01:43:16.662-06:002010-02-06T01:43:16.662-06:00What you say about one step at a time is very true...What you say about one step at a time is very true. I think it's best not to say "never", but to accept the little steps forward each time. Your system gets used to eating properly and little by little, you come to really enjoy what your eating and your curiosity gets sparked and you move forward. Here in France we spend WAY more time preparing our food. So, it is also cultural. As a Canadian/American myself, I see the difference in eating habits between N. America and here. It's easier for us (French) to start making our own bread, yogurt, snacks and desserts because we already cook so much more. We don't have as much processed and junk food as you. I just read Pollan's book and it was very simplistic. But it's a start. So maybe, just maybe, in the next few months you'll find it FUN and even necessary to start making your own bread, yogurt, etc. Go check out The Fresh Loaf. <br />But definitely have fun during the process!Janehttp://www.saveursdefamille.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-73657093315624694382010-02-05T19:05:27.331-06:002010-02-05T19:05:27.331-06:00Good words. I'm pretty sure I will never soak ...Good words. I'm pretty sure I will never soak my own grain, nor do I care to even think about it at this season of life. Thanks for being practical and realistic and not psycho! ;)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436364987498980738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772523238120795049.post-55016117522073207162010-02-05T16:11:52.278-06:002010-02-05T16:11:52.278-06:00Sounds good to me! I am taking all the informatio...Sounds good to me! I am taking all the information in but am focusing on baby steps...for me I am the mom who is going from white pasta to whole grain - and that is a huge step for me. I have been baking my own bread but it has all been with white bread flour so my next step is to try some whole grain. Steps. baby. steps. I enjoy your blog!For the Love of Naps - Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694659976017646924noreply@blogger.com