You have to know your WHY!

You have to know your “why”...

You hear it all the time.  But I have to say...understanding your bigger reason, your purpose and your true desire is the key to staying in the trenches for the long haul.

This week my heart has been heavy because I had to hear some heart breaking news about 2 family members who are battling Cancer. My heart breaks for their suffering and the fight they are fighting on a daily basis.  

Cancer keeps me in the fight...it's my deep rooted reason for choosing the healthiest, highest quality and safest food/products I can have because the prevalence of Cancer in my family is so strong.  60% of my family has struggled with Cancer in some form and that is frightening and empowering all in one.  

We are bombarded with toxins and chemicals in all that we do, the products we use and foods we consume and they are contributing to our risk for Cancer ( and my risk is already higher than the average bear due to my genetics).  

So when I go through the extra time, research and shopping to get the best of the best ingredients...its my “WHY” of reducing my risk of Cancer for myself... and more importantly my family that is always helping guide me to the best choice.  

So when I say you have to know your WHY...I mean you really need to dig deep and find out why that would change your life.  A smaller pant size, a lower number on the scale, feeling good in a cute shirt is great but that is not going to be enough to get you through when times are really hard.

Our health...inside...is so much more important.  The legacy for yourself and your kids of reducing heart disease, preventing diabetes, reducing risk of Cancer…those are the things that keep me motivated on the hard days. 

You have to think about the bigger picture of your health and the lifestyle of preventing disease...love the feeling of health in your life.  

Stop eating Cancer causing foods:

1. Hydrogenated Oils- vegetable oil, Canola Oil, Margarine, fried foods ( check you salad dressing, condiments, avoid fried foods, restaurant meals, baked goods, processed snacks)
2. Dyes- colored dyes with a number (ex red 40) are known carcinogens so avoid at all costs.
3. Bioengineered Foods- meaning processed foods made in a science lab or processing plant, look for NON GMO food items when shopping at the store

Bottom line is whole, organic, natural foods are your best bet...anything processed in a factory is not ideal for your health or well being.

We can fight this fight together with more knowledge and education plus the support of each other to get us through when times are tough.  

We are in this together!

Shannon : )