Au Naturale

So, we've been dieting since January 1. Sort of. We tried through the month of January and did okay. Well, we didn't gain any weight, at least. I don't know what Wes's progress was like specifically, but I personally lost a little, then teeter-tottered around that mark for the rest of the month. But it was a hard month for it. I had a show going on and had, like, a gazillion rehearsals, so I was eating late at night and eating fast food and stuff like that. So really, the fact that I didn't gain any weight was sort of a miracle.

But February is a new month and our resolve is strengthened. Wes is participating in Men's Health's Belly Off Club and I've been reaping the benefits. He's been cooking their recipes this week. They're pretty tasty and really low in calories. And so far, after just about of week of this, he says his pants fit better and I've lost about 4 pounds. Go us!

On a different note, I have recently gotten on an all-natural kick. (I know that sounds lame, but I don't know how else to put it.) I've been buying up all-natural products, starting with products for my face and hair. It started with two ideas: 1) I'm INCREDIBLY tired of dealing with chronic acne and am looking for a way to fix it. Nothing I've ever bought over-the-counter has helped. 2) A friend of mine has a sister who owns and operates a company that makes and sells all natural-products for face, body, and home. She and her husband both have a family history of cancer and heart disease and she decided that she didn't want those things for her children. So she started creating products that are free of chemicals and toxins. Check out her website for Fiddlebump's Apothecary.

Anyway, so far, I've switched to Alba Botanica's Natural Acne-dote Deep Pore Scrub, and Fiddlebump's Apothecary's Strawberry Leaf Astingent and Skin Food for Problem Skin. So far, my skin seems to be looking pretty good. I'll update when I've been using them a little longer. Also, today I purchased some natural hair care. I got Allafia's Everyday Shea Shampoo (in Vanilla Mint) for Wes (and for me, when I'm not trying to have curly hair) and their Curl Enhancing Shampoo and and Leave-In Conditioner. I'll update about these, too. I'm pretty excited about everything. I'm ready to get rid of unnecessary grossness in my life.

Wish me luck!