DAY 5: staying alive...staying alive!

Like Januari, I too was greeted with a bag of 7 Girl Scout cookies I ordered a while back...Planted on my desk. Waiting. It was like a sick joke. Thin mints and Caramel Delights and my office mates held me true to The Challenge, till the sweet end. And I have varying thoughts on that. If someone gives you something you should accept it; SNAP recipients probably do, more than not. But, our efforts where organic here. Live on $20, no expections. I am truly proudly of the team, WE DID IT! And are more consicous, and mindful of others' strife and realities becasue of it. Below are some lessons I take away from this week.


1. I need to learn more recipes and just practice them without fear of failure in the kitchen.

2. I need snacks. I'm a healthy snackin' gal, and I'm going to own it.

3. I need to work out consistently and stop making stupid excuses.

4. I will always be more conscious and mindful of every item I put into the grocery cart.

5. Every. Penny. Really. Does. Count.

6. I need snacks.

7. Water can fulfill hunger pains.

8. I still have lots to learn...!

My prayer is that the number of folks dealing with food insecurity decrease, especially the children (1:4 goes children goes to sleep hungry in the Greater Houston area). We are not a third world country, this should not be anyones reality here. We are one of the wealthiest cities in the world. it's just not right.

This is why I am so proud that Legacy is doing something about it. We are providing services that eliminate barriers to acquiring food, and will be starting this at our Southwest and Baytown campuses this quarter! Also, big shout out to Council Member Stephen Costello for being the driving force behind the food desert concept and bringing access and development to our fine City.  Cheers to all and may you and yours continue to be blessed with health and nutrition! (And if you know someone that needs assistance, you know where to send 'em, spread the word!)