On the beach ...

There aren't many relevant things happening in my life right now. Actually, all I've been doing all day is preparing myself and Phil for the South Beach Diet (which I started today). I had no idea how many products have trans fat and unnecessary sugars in them. Now that I had the big clean-out of my refrigerator and pantry plus the extra money spent on books etc. there is no turning back. My stomach isn't happy about it at all. Not one iota.

Actually, my wallet is a bit pissed off as well (not to mention a whole lot lighter). No wonder there is an obesity epidemic. Healthy food cost so much more money than the not so healthy alternative. Somehow, vegetables, meat, cheese and spices have made their way up to the grocers elite aisle. It's amazing how the very things which we need to survive are priced beyond the reach of many individuals.

For people who eat organic the costs only sky-rocket further. Yes, those who eat and drink products that are not chemically altered, sprayed with pesticide, or given hormones must pay more to have these "additives" removed.

In any event, I will be tracking my progress and frustrations here for the next few weeks. Unless it becomes extremely boring.

Oh, and I have noticed that my counter number has reached over 100! Woohoo! I even have at least one more reader. It's sooooo exciting!