mère de trois: A new promise to myself….

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!

Hello to all, it's been a very long while between drinks. However, I thought this new journey I have just begun to embark upon really deserves to be documented.

This Easter saw a potentially life-changing moment for me.

A light bulb moment. A magnifying glass into my future if you will.

I started reading a book "Make Peace With Your Plate" by Jess Ainscough - for me, truly inspiring.

My kind auntie passed the book onto my mum, which mum kindly loaned to me (that I'm yet to return!!)

In the past I had loosely been following Jess' on line blog as part of her 'Wellness Warrior' campaign, which I had discovered through a dear friend's recommendation of her 'Green Mo Revolution' -ary green juices and smoothies. Although I was aware of her general message, I hadn't yet read her story.

A truly inspirational read!

In the picturesque, organic food loving region of NSW's South Coast, in the homely arms of 'NarraShaws' I began reading…

I found it very hard to put down (although 3 kids' needs got in the way! hahaha)

But still managed to read it within the day.

Jess' story of strength was inspiring and she spoke to me on so many levels. The way she changed her life and beat the odds was remarkable. It occurred to me that this book is the answer that I have been searching for!

Jess has inspired me into shifting my way of thinking. I now know how I want to live my life and how to provide a healthy model for my children to live their lives by!

So although I know it's going to be extremely difficult - I am going to endeavour to live a plant-based organic lifestyle.

What?! You say? Danica? Meat-loving, Connoisseur ice-cream devouring, occasional Maccas binging woman!

Well the answer is yes! 4 days in and I am feeling fantastic… (I even survived Easter without even one Cadbury solid googy egg!) I have been eating predominately Organic (I can't waste what is already in my cupboard) Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Meat Free, Refined Sugar Free for four whole days.

I have been oil pulling, green juicing and smoothie-ing, soaking lentils, whole food shopping and scanning the net to find as many readily available organic products I can find.

Of course my Thermie has been by side too!

Autumn - rocking the green mo!

But not only has Jess inspired me with my diet - I have also been shifted spiritually. I have been doing nightly meditations and keeping a 'Gratitude Diary' each day noting down everything that I am grateful for and love in my life, this in complete partnership with my diet, is something I have been needing to do for some time now!

And for those whom know me well and the relationship I have with my stomach post-pregnancy, I have begun to look in the mirror and be grateful for the vessel in which I was blessed to carry my three precious ones.

I'm sorry if this all sounds slightly corny to some of you - but I seriously am on the biggest natural high at the moment --- I do not want it to end!

I am sharing in this journey with all of you 1. because I have always been the type to wear my heart on my sleeve and never shy from expressing myself, 2. because I want to leave this as a legacy to my kids and their kids after them. and 3. because along the way, I may either need your support and your insight to help me along!

Watch This Space!!! - Recipes to come also!

Thanks for reading!

Dee