To My Russian Readers

      On an average day I see at least 45 health conscience blogger friends tuning in from Russia. I want to say "Preev e et.  Cock de La.  Mean ya za vute Julie."  That is the extent of my Russian vocabulary. I know little about the expanse of territory we call Russia, but would love to learn. What the blog comes down to is, no matter where we live, what language we speak, we're all just people struggling to get our eating habits under control, while changing the typical world diet into a healthier way of living, ONE person at a time. We are here to support and encourage each other and who doesn't need that once in a while.
     I appreciate your readership and hope that it is helping you make some wise changes in your life. Please don't hesitate to leave comments. I would love to hear about the food choices and healthy meals you prepare on the other side of the world. What fruits and vegetables are in season there now?
     There are a few checking in from the Netherlands I'd like to send a shout out to, too. Thanks for sticking with me. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Eat healthy, make wise choices. Push away from the Potato Chips and dip and reach for the carrots and hummus.

Pa ka
Fondly,
Julie

DAY 3 
    
     It's Monday. Lazy days and Mondays always get me down. But not today. I feel empowered. Light on my feet. Ready to pound some pavement as they say. But before that I have some plain yogurt with 2 drops of chocolate raspberry stevia and a pile of fresh cut fruit. Strawberries, blueberry, raspberry, grapes and melon. All soaked for 10 minutes in a sink full of water with a cup of apple cider vinegar. Then rinsed well. I don't want any unnecessary toxins climbing aboard my palate this morning. Summer is here with all the delicious, delectable, delicate fruitage. Makes use of God's gift of bountiful delights while they are fresh for the eating.

 My inspiration for this Day 3 is:

     Good Morning friends. It's the beginning of a new week and a new way to look at yourself. Go to your mirror. Look at yourself. Say, "Self, it isn't easy to break the cycle of poor eating habits but I am worth every effort it takes. I am determined to choose healthier foods." Now turn away from the mirror, quit looking at the bags and wrinkles. But remember what you just said to yourself.

    "If we are creating ourselves all the time then it's never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are stuck with." Deepak Chopra 
     Fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables. Whole foods fill you up not out. Forget the chips, grab and apple. Instead of McDonalds chicken sandwich, put chicken slices in lettuce with tomato, avocado, Mrs. Dash and a little dressing making a lettuce roll-up. Yes I know it takes a little more planning but you are worth it.