The hardest thing is to do is find the motivation to make changes in your life. For me, living a more sustainable lifestyle did not happen overnight. I can honestly say it is an ongoing process, and that even after a year, I still have plenty more I can do. I started off small and luckily, the more I've learned about sustainable living, the more reasons I find to make changes. The book, In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan really opened my eyes to where our food comes from, how it is processed, and what constitues "real food." I decided to go vegetarian after reading it, also because I wanted to lose weight before my wedding (I did lose 10lbs). Vegetarianism only lasted until the wedding, unfortunately, and then I was an omnivore again, woo!
It's important not to get overwhelmed with all the things you "should" do. Start small and work your way up. Just one small change will make a difference, whether you realize it or not. For example, if you want to start by buying organic food, start in the produce section. Start with "The Dirty Dozen," which are the 12 foods that should be purchased organic whenever possible due to the high chemical residues (pesticides, fungicides) that remain on them. Peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes, spinach, lettuce and potatoes.
Check this site for great info: http://www.organic.org/articles/showarticle/article-206
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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