It all started about 3.5 years ago when I started using baby soap on my baby boy. He reacted with eczema, which led me to making my own soap (inspired by my mom – I’m South African so I call her mom not mum). Then about a year ago, after my clean living mom had visited us in the UK, I started making my own shampoo, conditioner, moisturisers, lip balm, sun cream, makeup etc. I’ve had some great results, however the make-up is still in the experimenting stage, sadly I use very little homemade makeup.
At this time I also started cutting down on refined grains and sugars. Earlier this year I did the Whole30 (http://whole30.com/) and felt fabulous by the end, I intended to eat real food/clean eating, with the odd glass of wine. Well I am pretty good at home and my kids (age 3 & 6) are definitely adapting to this way of life. However when I go to work, as a waitress in a lovely hotel, I am surrounded with delectable sweet treats. Since completing the Whole30, everything tastes sweeter and is even more mouth-watering, I seem to have no control. For that reason I’m gearing up for a Whole40 come 1 Sep 2015. I am hoping the extra 10 days will give me a more solid grounding and I’ll keep off the sugar a little easier. Dairy and wine were my challenges last time, sugar and cheese will be this rounds challenge. At least we don’t eliminate coffee!
My husband (who’s a chef) and I recently watched ‘That Sugar Film’. I thoroughly recommend it to everyone! We were both inspired and he will be doing his first Whole 30 from 1 Sep. He had previously agreed to do it with me but was already plotting his Whole30 hacks. Now he in on board and even reading ‘It Starts With Food’! What a result!
Well, that’s enough about me, I intend to share my Whole40 experience, recipes and natural health & beauty products with you. If you would like to see some pictures please find me on instagram: simple.living.mum.
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