Dieting

I usually don't call the choice to eliminate certain foods from my diet "dieting", but I think in this case, it might involve some weight loss, so here it goes:

I am no longer consuming caffeine- including chocolate, which kills me.
I will no longer consume dairy- mostly because I'm lactose intolerant, and partly because it's cheaper than only buying organic/free-range/eco-friendly dairy products.
I will no longer consume corn syrup, if at all possible.
I will no longer consume meats that are anything other than free-range, grass-fed, organic. This may end up in just being vegan.

Generally, I have turned a blind eye to what I know is a foul, profit driven food industry that cares little for the animal or the environment, but I'm sick of being so irresponsible. I hope my change in diet, as well as tidbits I blog about it, will help me feel healthier and create results other people can notice. To this extent, I will post pictures once a week (if I maintain this), as well as a weight.

Currently, I am 5'4", and 177.4lbs.




Also, if you'd like some good places to start to learn about why the food industry needs to change, I suggest watching Food, Inc., The Food Matrix, and reading The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. This article, also by him, was one of my first experiences reading about the way agribusiness in America is run, and I was frightened, and interested. I highly recommend reading the whole thing.