Don't Buy Food From Strangers, Local Farming is in.

Sciatica...this is something that I have struggled with in the past.  It is the compression of the sciatic nerve that runs down the leg.  For me it effects the right side.  I have not had a "flare up" of this in about a year now.  I honestly believe that it is due to the increased exercise and mobility.
As for my workouts... well that's not quite been an option for the last 2 days.  I am resting and stretching with the exercises that my physician gave me.  My goal is to not let this "injury" be the excuse for me to stop or give up like I used to do.  This is just a slight change in my schedule and type of workouts that I will be doing over the next week.

Good news on the diet front.  Since starting the 8 hour Diet, I have lost 3 pounds.  I am taking in the exact same amount of calories and working out the exact same amount of times a week.  The only change is I eat only within an 8 hour period throughout the day.  I have been successful at this 3 days a week for 2 weeks now.  I have found that I am able to focus better during workouts on days that I do this.

Another fun thing that my husband and I have decided to try for the new year is focus more on local food.  We have found friends to split a large purchase of beef.  I have the freezer cleaned out and ready to go for all of the steaks, roasts, kabob meat, and ground beef that we will be picking up tomorrow.

We are also looking into a CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture) This will allow us to support a local farm and pick up weekly or every other week a bundle of the harvested produce that the farm produces for the week.  I am very excited about both of these ventures.  We are supporting the local economy while keeping our kitchen healthy!  It's a WIN-WIN.  In the Akron/Cleveland area there is a great group called The Countryside Conservancy.  This is one of the largest groups that brings local farmers together with their communities.  Countryside Conservancy is responsible for the farmers' markets in the Akron area.  If you are in the area here is the link to their website.
 http://www.cvcountryside.org/
This will tell you where all the markets are held, times, dates, and which local vendors are there.  Pictured below is the Tshirt that I purchased from them about 2 years ago.  Purchasing any of their merchandise goes to help support local farming.  The website also includes merchandise and educational opportunities as well.