cleaning up my act.

tomorrow will be my first official day of summer break. i'm so excited i can't stand it. and not just because the semester is over and i have time to relax, but because i have time to make some important improvements in my life.

this week is going to be about cleaning up. i'm going to clean out my desk, organize all my school and clinic materials that swallowed our apartment, and scrub every appliance and surface we have 'till our entire home sparkles like a cartoon.

i'm also going to be cleaning up what i eat. i've been interested in eating healthier for a while, and with summer here it seems like the perfect time. i read a book about what's called "eating clean" and i'm really excited to get started with it. the general principle is very simple- eat natural things because they are better for you. duh. i'm not going 100% clean right away for a couple reasons- 1. i cannot find "clean" approved english muffins. and i like those and 2. i really want to use what i can of what's already in the kitchen before i rush out and buy more food. for now my goal is to eat get about 70-80% of my daily calories from clean foods (fruits, veggies, nut, lentils/legume, whole grains, lean protein).

i know i have a lot of really unhealthy eating habits and i know it impacts my energy levels, my emotions, even my skin complexion in addition to my weight. plus, i'm just thrilled at the thought of spending the summer by the pool noshing on peach slices and cucumber salads! yum!