Whats In A Name?

Naming a blog is a lot like naming a child. I am reminded of this as two of my daughters are expecting and have just completed the process of picking ideal names for their babies. The goal is to find a name that means something to you, one that's unique and hopefully one that friends and family will like.

In the case of this blog, it was much simpler. I'm embarking upon a 21 day eating plan that I hope will change my life. The truth is, the first 21 days are just the beginning of that change. It's what happens on Day 22 when the guidance, support and infrastructure are gone, that determines whether I've truly changed.

You see, I am a great starter. I get very enthused about something and give it all I've got, only to fizzle out once the emotions have subsided and the honeymoon is over. However, this plan to change my life is something special. It actually started about four years ago and my resolve has not wavered. To learn more about my personal journey, read the 'about me' section of this blog.

Day Twenty Two is the next step in our healthy living plan. The past two months, my husband and I have embarked on a plan to eat healthy in order to truly feed our bodies the nutrition they need in order to heal and thrive. Larry and I both have a smorgasbord of health issues between us including; overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, sleeplessness, food allergies, poor circulation, poor elimination, heart palpitations, osteoarthritis and so on. If it sounds like we are falling apart, we were, despite all outward appearances. Once we learned that food could actually aid in our healing and recovery, we wanted to educate ourselves and put in to practice what we were learning. So, the 21 day meal plan is not the beginning of change for us, it is the culmination of the changes we have already made.

This blog will document our progress over the next 21 days of eating a vegan diet, daily exercise, daily quiet time and giving back to the world around us. Will you join us? Whether you choose to jump in with both feet or encourage us along the way, we welcome you on this journey. My hope is that day 22 of the plan will be met with the same enthusiasm as the 21 days before and, together, we will continue the journey of eating and living healthy lives-sharing our stories through this blog.

This change in our diet is part of a world-wide effort and there are plenty of resources to help you succeed. Check out the plan at www.21daykickstart.org. It starts on January 2!

To follow our progress, check back daily, or subscribe to this blog via feed or email. It is my desire that my readers will find encouragement not only in our successes but also our struggles. I'll include some great recipes, resources and links to educators in this field to help you along the way.

Here's to happy and healthy living!

Jan