Fueling to me is a physical necessity, a pure joy, and an individual philosophy all in itself. We all need food to work out or just live; and a lot of us have varying views on what “good eating” is. My diet is 99.9% all-natural and about 50% certified organic. One of my personal mottos is “Life’s too short for vanillin” and I always buy food with quality–and hopefully minimal–ingredients. I would never confuse “natural” with “healthy” because plenty of natural foods are not the best for us. But I would say my overall diet is “healthy” because I believe in eating anything and everything that I want within reason, and that to me is a healthy outlook.
I’m not a vegetarian or a vegan, but I’m also not a meat-fanatic. I come from a family who traditionally has had meat on every plate for protein, but my personal belief is to only eat meat for pleasure. I eat it when I’m in the mood for it, it’s properly prepared, and a choice cut that’s usually grass fed, cage free, or wild. I also strongly believe in the power of probiotics and all the 100+ year olds who talk about eating yogurt every day. As such, I try to get 2 sources of probiotics daily. I estimate I consume about 2600-3000 calories a day, which works for me and my current activity level.
But the most important thing of all is that I have fun fueling, and that’s what I want you to take away most. Be sure to enjoy food love food whatever your food philosophy may be.
This is great- love your outlook on food!
I just recently found your blog (via peanutbutterfingers) and I think it is awesome! Look forward to following you!
HI I just came across your blog recently (via i can’t remember who’s blog, sorry
) but am really enjoying your blog! thanks! 
how do you get your probiotics? pill? if so, what brand?
I’ve never tried any probiotic pills before. Mostly I get it through yogurt. If not that, kefir or frozen yogurt. I’ve also heard about a new granola-type bar with probiotics I’m going to be reviewing soon, and I’ve reviewed a lot of attune probiotic chocolate bars which were delicious.
So admirable. So inspirational.
Can’t wait to read more– seemslike you lead such a healthy, happy lifestyle
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Incredible! I never thought about food that way even though, I am trying to lose weight! I am a sincere follower.
im laughing outloud at your personal motto. i love it.
Hey! I just started a blog and found yours, so I thought I’d say hi
. I love your philosophy on food, especially how you eat whatever you want within reason -definitely a healthy outlook! I also love how you respect everyone’s differing views on food. I’m looking forward to using some of your ideas for inspiration in my quest to introduce more natural foods to my diet.
Just wondering why you are so big on probiotics?? I know they are beneficial…but they are something more on the upswing lately – and people survived years without them…just curious?!
I do like though that you don’t shun everything – some people say cut out all sugar and stuff…and I think extremes come back to bite you in the butt eventually!
I know that, while the body can adjust and do very well under many different diets, personally I feel best and most “regular” when I’m leading a life rich in probiotics. It’s a constant replenishment of the bacteria in our guts and helps to reap the benefits of the nutrients in our foods. I completely hope to be that man who dies at a ridiculous age and people say “I always saw him with a yogurt in his hand”.
I have been enjoying your blog tonight! Thanks for sharing your philosophy on food.