Current Status

Currently I'm still quite unhealthy, though I've got all the knowledge needed to change that. I've been reading a lot and watched a few documentaries. The book that really pushed me to start the process of change was "Clean" by Dr. Alejandro Junger. I recommended it to say the least.

So here's where I'm at right now: I still eat way too much sugar, and grains. I'm a vegetarian and have been fully dedicated to that lifestyle for two years. I'm a vegetarian for a whole array of reasons, but mostly ecological ones. I'm concerned about the impact our current method of raising/slaughtering animals is doing to our environment (as well as the people working in those industries and of course, the animals themselves). I also have zero desire to eat a slab of meat filled with hormones and antibiotics. Though I realize there are other options out there.

As I make drastic changes to my diet and monitor how I'm feeling my vegetarian status may change. If I decide to go totally grain-free I plan on re-introducing (wild caught) fish into my diet.

I try to eat raw vegetables, and organic as much as possible. I've purged fast-foods and pasta as of recently and plan to stick to not eating either of those ever again. I no longer drink milk or juice, rarely consume alcohol and can say no to juice any day (except fresh ones I make myself).

I know that giving up cheese, sugar, and grains is going to be my greatest challenge, as goes for most people.

The Beginning

Hi! My names Rachel, or as I usually go by on the internet "raedoll". I've just started this so I feel a bit like I'm talking to no one but i'll go with it.

WateringWellness is my online journal of my quest to change my lifestyle, habits, behaviours, and feelings (physical, psychological). I recently became interested in food and nutrition and through self-education have become determined to change my life. I want to live a healthy, natural, and positive life. In the Western world most of us are living quite the opposite. I believe our happiness and healthiness are closely intertwined and greatly impacted by our internal and external environments.

I've started up this blog for a few different reasons. First, in the hopes that this blog will keep me motivated and accountable for my journey to a healthy, happy life. Second, because I've experienced how helpful and educational the internet, and personal blogs can be. Lastly, because it's in my nature to want to help people and if someone stumbles across this blog and finds any of it remotely useful,  educational, or inspiring, I'll be happy.