Living Organic with Katie

Katie’s Story (in her own words):

When I first moved away to college I weighed 260lbs. I am only 5’6″ so that was way too much!

I tried just working out, trying to eat in moderation, fad diets, all sorts of things to lose weight. Nothing was working. I had been trying to get my parents to eat organic and avoid processed foods while I lived at home and while they were supportive they just didn’t want to make the total switch. So when I moved away to college I took the opportunity to make it for myself.

I went totally organic and cut out pork. I made a conscious effort to budget in only organic, all natural, free-range, and humane certified meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. In just a few months at college I went from 260lbs to 145lbs. I feel fantastic.

Unfortunately I am back with my parents for the time being and have gained about 10lbs as a result of my fully organic diet being cut into but I am still healthy and active.

I am proof that eating in season and eating organic can change your health.

My friends and family were so impressed that they even worked organic fruits and veggies into their diet. Today my parents have an organic garden in their back yard and are even willing to drive out of their way to make special trips to Earth Fare for certain foods.

Eating organic changed my life and probably prolonged it and I will be eternally grateful to the farmers who grow the food that helped me go from plus size to kayaking. Thank you very much.

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