14 weeks to Real Foods, How we are going to get there.

So we are not doing this cold turkey there is no way we could.  I have 3 teenagers, a 5 year old who will not try anything new and a husband who is reluctant to change.  So I decided to follow the 14 week pledges on the website that got me into this to begin with.  It makes it more gradual and hopefully not as hard.  Here is a summary of the 14 weeks:

- Week 1 (starting this week): Eat two fruits and/or vegetables with every single meal.

- Week 2: Only drink beverages without refined or artificial sweeteners.

- Week 3: Eat meat that's been locally raised and limit consumption to 3-4 servings  

                  throughout the week.

- Week 4: Avoid both fast food and deep-fried foods.

- Week 5: Try two new whole foods you've never had before.

- Week 6: Avoid low-fat, lite and nonfat food products.

- Week 7: All grains consumed must be 100-percent whole grain.

- Week 8: Stop eating when you feel full.

- Week 9: Avoid foods with refined or artificial sweeteners.

- Week 10: Avoid foods with refined or hydrogenated oils.

- Week 11: Eat at least one locally grown or raised food at each meal.

- Week 12: Avoid all sweeteners even if they are natural.

- Week 13: Avoid foods with artificial additives and colors.

- Week 14: No foods out of a package with more than 5 ingredient

Each week will build on the next until you are there.  This also can help it be a little more cost effective as you are not cleaning out your pantry and fridge and replacing everything at once.  

I have to give credit where credit it due, to the lady that gave me this inspiration.  These 14 week pledges are from the website www.100daysofrealfood.com.