How is your water drinking coming along? I know, it’s difficult. Did you know that it takes at least two weeks of devoted practice to form a lasting habit? That’s why this program is a nice long 40 weeks. We want the habits we form to stick - you know, like those brownies tend to do to our hips!

And while I’m at it, I want to emphasize that this is not a weight loss program. Our goal is to cleanse and strengthen our bodies so that they can do everything they were meant to do. We want to think clearly, move more gracefully, look vital, heal ourselves, and get on with God’s plan for us! Those of us who need to lose, probably will. Those of us who need to gain probably will. If we are not where we should be for any reason (weight or other illness), we should begin to come back to where we should be.

Most of us are mothers (hello to the several dads out there!). That means that our bodies have had to change to transmit life and nourish our children. Studies have shown that even adoptive moms’ bodies change as a result of motherhood hormones. Isn’t THAT being wonderfully and fearfully made? Wow! So don’t expect to become a lithe young willow. Those days were for the fetching of a husband. We have to love our present station in life. Love the way God has created us for the job we are doing today.

So today we’re going to talk about taking vitamins. I know, you’ve heard it all before. However, most of the vitamins we take are derived synthetically and are difficult for our bodies to properly digest and absorb. It is important to take a vitamin that is food derived and in a capsule form if at all possible. The gelatine capsule will quickly dissolve and the powdered vitamin/mineral mix will digest very quickly. Whereas the tablets are a bit like cement. They take an awfully long time to digest. The key is to find a food-derived vitamin. You can find these at many health-food stores, organic groceries, or online. Dr. Saxion has formulations for adults and for children, available right here in the shop.

So why do we need vitamins if we’re going to be eating an organic, whole foods diet? A good question! Since the 1940s, we have been adding chemicals to our crops to boost production, and supposedly reduce pests. We’ve given medications and non-food feeds to our animals, and we have spent two generations eating products that are not fit for human consumption. While we are making great strides, we still have far to go before the land is restored. And many organic producers are falling into the “enough to get by” trap. Those are mainly larger producers who are “going organic” for the sake of commanding higher prices for their products. It’s important to seek out an organic farmer near you and buy a share in his or her CSA. If you do so now, before spring planting, you may get your share for a bit of a discount. Check out LocalHarvest and put in your zip code to see if there is a CSA farm near you.

While you wait for those gorgeous veggies, raw milk products, and grass fed meats and eggs, take your multivitamin every day. And keep right on taking it after the bounty arrives! You will notice that the food-derived gelatin capsule vitamins have a distinctive… well… aroma. We call them “diaper pills” here. :”> You may also notice that your urine becomes flourescent. Don’t be alarmed. It’s just the vitamins. That’s how you’ll know it’s been through your system.

This week:: Keep on drinking! Drink, drink, drink. And see if that doesn’t stave off some of those nasty viruses… AND Add a good food-based multivitamin to your daily routine. Check in on the blog and let us know how you’re doing. Ask any questions you have along the way, get some support.

Posted: 12|8|07 at 10:14 am. Filed under: from our hearth and home, Fit in 40.
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