With the new year approaching, and after reading my new book ‘Skinny Bitch’, by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, I (we) decided to take a healthier approach to weight loss.

I was both shocked and disgusted by all the additives in our foods.  Did you know that manufacturers use UREA, also know as Uric Acid, or Caramide to brown baked goods like pretzels?  Urea is excreted from urine and other bodily fluids.  I don’t think I’ll ever eat another pretzel!!

Another one is Gelatin…it’s a protein that’s obtained from boiling cow and pig skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments with water.   Think of this next time you reach for a bowl of yummy jello, pudding, or yogurt.

We (my family and I) are going to go vegetarian….actually vegan!  I’m researching it right now and have found that it’s going to be cheaper and so much healthier for us.  I’ll have to plan my meals for a change, instead of just pulling something fast out of the freezer and throwing it in the oven.  The funny thing is….I’m actually looking forward to it!

I’ll post daily updates on what recipes we’ve tried, as well as what’s good (or not)!  So stay tuned!