Fed Up .. .TONIGHT!

When I first heard about this film I smiled ear from ear.

Finally I thought. A film that I agreed with and wanted the whole world to see. This was before even watching the film!

I kept my eye out for the release date and then was disappointed to see that it was not showing at any theatre near me. But there more theaters started showing it about a month later and I found that Indianapolis was one of the cities that was showing it near me!

It was the week after we were home from our honeymoon that we made the trip to go see it. There were just two other people in the theatre sadly. Because after watching the film I wished more people were there to hear the truth about the food we are eating.

After leaving I told Cain "I'm going to show this film to everyone I know!"

I preorder Fed Up about a month ago and finally it came out on DVD! I watched it again for the second time and yup, just like I remembered it was so true and said everything I would have wanted to say. Maybe even more but then it would be a 5 hour long movie!!

Tonight (Monday, 22nd) I have invited family and friends to come watch this film with me hoping that it might show us all a little more about what's really behind the food labels and show us that the government really don't have our backs... not that we needed this film to tell us that!

If you have the evening off please come out and watch this film!

You won't regret it I can promise you that!

Movie - Fed Up

Place - 210 W Townly, Bluffton

Time - 7:00pm

Hope to see you there!

What is OIL PULLING?

When I started following health blogs to help my search in finding what was going on in the healthy part of the world. The people who have been doing it longer then myself. Living a whole foods, natural way of life that is.

I've came across many different ideas on health and what makes a person healthy. To what they eat, put on their body or to the clothes they wear.

I will never judge a person from trying to be more natural. I might think they are crazy and going a little to far... and maybe that's what you might think of me. It's okay, I think that about a lot of other people too!

But why? They care about their health and body. Good for them. They might be more extreme then myself but that doesn't mean they are wrong... or right. Right?

There was this thing call "Oil pulling" that I found though some crazy health nut blogs and then the not so crazy health nut people too. The more normal people ;) When I first saw it I thought "That's probably not for me" and kept on scrolling through the page.

But the title "Oil pulling" kept finding it's way back to me! I decided to go ahead and just check it out and see what the heck this pulling oil thing was ....

Here's what I learned ....

1) It's like mouth wash, but with oil.

2) Coconut Oil has been found to be the best oil to use because of the health benefits. Though it started out with sesame oil or sunflower seed oil when first used.

3) It's been around for quite some time. It was used as a folk remedy by the Indians

4) You swish it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes

5) It has been known to improve oral health along with the benefits of helping with headaches, migraines, asthma, acne and whitening teeth.

6) It works by pulling out toxins from your mouth

7) Though it's not proven to get rid of bad breath many people swear that it does.

8) It's best done on a empty stomach in the morning.

So I gave it a try! I thought I had used coconut oil for everything I could use it for, but I was wrong!

The way to "Oil Pull" is to take a teaspoon-tablespoon of coconut oil and swish it around in your mouth like mouth wash... BUT I will be very upfront with you. It's nothing like month wash. At first it's not... it's thick and can feel sort of gross..... But once you move it around a couple of times the oil gets melted and you can move it around easier.

I did this for 15-20 minutes.

My mouth didn't get as tired as I thought it would (That's just a side note!)

I then spit it out in the trash can. I've read not to spit it down the sink because of the toxins that are in your mouth afterwards! (Nut's right?!)

I've been doing this now for about 2 months. I'm not sure my teeth are any whiter but I do feel like I have better breath afterwards!

I had a sore tooth when I first started and after about 1 week of doing it the pain went away.

Oil pulling with coconut oil has been know to do many amazing things, I might not see or feel the difference right away but I know in the long run I'm not hurting myself by doing this but benefiting my body!

I decided to add some peppermint essential oil to add some extra benefits! It also helps with the bad breath.

If you want to give this a try make sure to get organic coconut oil and start slow by using only a teaspoon!

Tell me how you like it, do you think it could help with bad breath or whitening of teeth?

Before I end this post I want to share something I've been wanting to do.


I am still learning so much about my health and ways for everyone to be more aware of the choices they make and how it could affect their health. I have learned from reading many books, articles and studies done by the professionals. Though I am not yet a professional but dream to be. I feel like I have learned so much it would be wrong of me not to share what I believe to be true.

My goal by the end of next year is to be studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist! Though I would love to have started yesterday I know the timing has to be right for us as a family. With Cain full time school I am willing to wait until we have some things under our belt before I jump into schooling.

I am very excited about it though and can't wait to share more with my family and friends.

Until then I will be soaking up on all the knowledge my brain can take.

I decided to open the table up for anyone who might have questions about health or what to do to make the first steps to eating right.

I would love to share what I know and also come along side and learn together about bettering yourself and family.

If you have any questions feel free to comment below!

I will answer the questions to my best knowledge and understanding!

Until next time,

Mrs. Grogg

A link for more information on Oil Pulling <<<

Date day in Indy

Update from the Grogg's house!

Busy busy bee's. I'm normally the busy one but Cain lately has been too! School takes up two whole days of the week, plus the time he takes to study and do homework. He then works normally three days a week at the hospital.

So if you feel like you never see Cain, it's okay.. I feel the same!! :p

I am so busy with pictures it's amazing! I love my job and couldn't ask for better clients to work with. I have some weddings coming up soon too that I can't wait for. My schedule just got really full for October so I don't see things slowing down yet. So full force into October we will go!

So far September has been great! Even with this new busy life together we have it's been fun and we do try and take time for us.

Last Saturday we spent a date day, after I had pictures in the morning of course! but once that was over we headed to Indy to eat at Sobro Cafe. It's been a favorite restaurant of ours since the first time we went there almost a year ago! That was the night we got engaged if you don't remember!

We... but mostly, I ... couldn't go to Indy without a trip to Whole Foods! I go in not needing a whole lot... but come out with a WHOLE lot! I am thankful that my husband just smiles at how much I could love a grocery store ;)

This MCT oil is going to help me intake more healthy fat! More fat, less cravings for sugar! This is a no sugar journey for me... more of that to come!

Saturday night Notre Dame and Purdue were playing at the Lucus Oil Stadium (Now the truth comes out about why we wanted to go to Indy for our date day!!! :P )

We did not buy tickets before going because they were just too expensive! But we had high hopes that we could find cheaper tickets once we got there.

And with just our luck we did! We were pretty pumped for the game, even though it was a bit chilly for my liking I sucked it up... we had to cheer for ND :)

Notre Dame won :) We did not get home until very late Saturday night, or should I say very early Sunday morning but we needed that date day and I was glad we had the chance to spend the day together :)

So when we got married I thought we would see each other so much more and spend a lot more time with each other. 

This is true, sort of.

 I do see Cain often... every night and most mornings when he has the day off. But to be honest I thought we would always be together and that isn't true. There are days that he comes home and I have to leave for pictures right away and don't get home until late. 

Or he works all day and by the time he gets home we are so tired from the day we go to bed and our busy lives pick up once again the next morning.

It is teaching me to take advantage of every moment and to not take for granted the time we do share together. I realize that no matter where we are in life, we will always be busy. Even more so when we do have children. So I don't want to say "One day things will slow down" instead MAKE things slow down ... or at least take time for your spouse even with things being busy.

Which is what we will have to do this weekend. Cain is working three 12 hour shifts in a row! Phew. He is crazy! Thankfully he loves his job and enjoys working at the hospital :)

Until next time.

Mrs. Grogg

Smell those pretty roses?

Stop and smell the roses.

I don't have any roses around me. If you do, go around and smell them but if you don't, like me... then use this as a metaphor. 

Smell those roses. The sweet moments in life that die just too quick! 

I am trying to not only heal my body through the foods I do and don't eat. But I am also trying to relax and take it easy on myself. (Smelling those roses) 

Because I am always thinking about the next move, the next step, the next day... what's next is always on my mind!

From work, to making food, keeping the house clean, to spending time with my husband and family. I'm always on the go go go... because I want to get everything done right... yesterday! 

Cain has mastered the "relax" part of life. He can sit back anytime in the day and enjoy a movie or game. I just stare at him like he is CRAZY! I don't care if I have anything to do... I will find something to do! But that isn't always the right thing because I am putting my body through more stress then it can handle. 

When you go into stress mode your body starts craving foods to fuel itself because it knows that you will need something to keep you going! 

Those foods come in the form of junk food, sugar and just plain crap!

And while your mind is going 100 different ways (I'm talking to the females) the last thing it wants to think about is eating something that will actually benefit you. It wants what will comfort you, and for so many that is sugar (bread, cake, granola bars, cookies, fruit... yes even fruit) 

So my goal is to keep my body from over stressing and fueling it with the right foods so that I can finish my tasks without cravings.... and have time to sit and stare at those roses! 

Am I making sense? Haha

I write a list everyday of what needs done. And I make sure that I take at least an hour of the day to do something for me. 

Something I love and never seem to have time for. 

It has been so rewarding for myself doing this. 

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This past Sunday we had a special day. 

Cain was baptized! And who better then my dad to do the honors right? I think it's special to say both of us have been baptized by the same pastor :)

We were so happy to have Scott and our sweet little sister Alexis there to share in our special day. 

Looking forward to this weekend to come, I have some great pictures planned along with a date day with Cain :) Hope everyone enjoys their weekend also... and remember, try and relax and smell some roses along the way...

Mrs. Grogg

Inside my kitchen today...

Take a look into what a kitchen looks like when you make everything from scratch! 

It's amazing how much perperation you have to do when making "Real Food" every day. 

There is no "Babe will you run through Taco Bell before you get home, I had a bad day" Or "Let's get pizza tonight I don't feel like baking" 

 I decided this for myself and my family but I wanted to be very clear it's not always pretty! (like the picture above) There are hard days when making supper is the last thing I want to do. But when I have a clear list of what's for supper each week , it does make it easier. 

I do make everything from scratch because it's the best thing for our health. It also taste so much better then everything I've had, including taco bell! I'm not a perfect "Chef" if that's what you would call me. But I do put a lot of love into what I make (Newly wed thing) 

So here is what I made today!

First thing I needed to do was soak the dates for the dessert I was making for Cain to take to work tomorrow. 

Next I make Cain a Cream Cheese Chicken lettus wrap (Left over chicken from the "Whole Chicken (Crock Pot)" << Recipe

After that I made a quick trip to Kroger's. Around 8:00am they mark down the meat that is about to go bad. It's my favorite kind of meat... not because it's about to go bad but because it's cheaper!!! 

I found a awesome deal on pork tenderloin so I decided to change up my dinner plans and have pork. 

When I got home I needed to make a marinade for the pork that I've been wanting to make. That didn't take long but getting spices out and back out again can be a pain! Once my pork was in the fridge with the marinade I finished the dessert by processing the dates with unsweetened coconut and pecans. And after they were set I added chocolate!... They are called No Bake German Chocolate bits << Recipe 

All stored and ready for Cain to take when he leaves at 5:15am.... AM! I dislike waking up that early!

After taking Cain his lunch, doing a little apartment searching (Our lease is about up!) I went to my Biolife appointment then came home to start packing for the weekend.

Most every weekend we make our way to my parents house because we go to church with them on Sunday's. It makes it easier to be there Saturday night so we don't have to wake up extra early on Sundays.

I also schedule pictures for the weekend home too! I have a great session this Saturday! Along with the Notre Dame game... going to be a great weekend!

So not only do I have to pack clothes for a couple days worth for us. I have to prepare all the food I will be bringing for me to eat. I am a little more picky with my food then my mom or even Cain. Even though they do make great choices. I am really trying to heal my body from years of eating junk. So I no longer am eating sugar..... *Gasp! I know haha all sugar too! Even honey and maple syrup! The "Good" stuff right?

Well what I am finding out even more then ever is ... listen up.... this is good stuff...  Sugar is Sugar! If it comes in the form of table sugar or honey. It's sugar once it hits your blood stream. And one of the only ways to heal your cells is to stop eating what's damaging them.

Okay enough about that (UNLESS you want to know more about healing your body, then please email me and I would love to pass on some great information!)

I needed to make Cain's lunch for tomorrow so I went ahead and got that in the crock pot later this afternoon. It's one of our favorite meals ... Buffalo Meat Balls with Ranch sauce. I got the recipe from Maria Mind Body Health Slow Cooker book. It's been one of my favorite recipe books yet!

I even made her Sub Bread << today for Cain to have with the meat balls! A much better choice then eating Yoga mat! Yoga mat?! you might think. YES! That's what's in SubWay bread. Hopefully not much longer though thanks to Food Babe <<

So for tonight's supper I made Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin with a side of cucumber salad :) UM!

You can find this recipe pretty much anywhere but I got mine from Ruled Me << Meal plan.

Phew! With all food packed for Cain tomorrow, my food packed for the weekend and supper cleaned up I am ready to call it a night!

But just for the night, because its up bright and early to make Cain breakfast before he leaves for work tomorrow!

Even though, yes.. making food from scratch is more time consuming and can make a mess at times. It's all worth it when I know my body is happy with what's being put inside.

Mrs. Grogg