Worldwide Health with Jennifer

I come from a family of big women and have struggled with my weight my entire life.  

I was living on Okinawa, Japan when I converted to vegetarian in Oct. '08; it was hard. It became even harder when in Jan 2009 I cleaned out my kitchen and pitched everything that wasn't vegan! My husband and four kids ages 10-18 were not pleased, and it did not last long.

I had a difficult time finding healthy foods because I couldn't read Japanese and had to rely on the locals who assured me the labels said vegan in their health food stores. I struggled to eat right and almost gave up.  I met a naturopathic doctor who helped me set some goals, get off of all my medication and give me health, wellness and nutritional guidance.  By Sept. 1, 2009 I was committed to getting healthy.

I gave up on trying to convert my family and did it on my own. I lived on vegetables & rice at first, I worked out several days a week and managed to lose 20 lbs in six months.  I moved to Greensboro, NC in August, 2010, a full fledged vegan and was thrilled to find Earth Fare! I was even more excited to discover that they offer a 10% military discount!

I now do all my shopping there and I am able to eat the foods I love, including Tofutti "sour cream" & "cream cheese", Galaxy "cheese" and Veganaise. Earth Fare's Pacific Rim Vegan "Chicken" is amazing! I have lost a total of 38 lbs and I couldn't be happier or healthier! I still have a few pounds left to lose, but thanks to my healthy lifestyle and a little help from Earth Fare that will be a piece of cake!