Hi, I’m Cheryl.
I’m in my mid-60s, a mother and a grandmother. I’m not a doctor or a dietitian. I’m a woman who changed how she eats and moves, and I share what happened for me.
How it started
After I had COVID, my digestion wasn’t the same. My stomach hurt, I was bloated, and I was constipated. I didn’t feel like myself.
So I started eating clean. First I cut out processed foods, baked goods, fried foods, sugary foods, dairy, MSG and sulfites. Later I dropped meat altogether. I’ve eaten this way for about six years now.
After about six weeks, my stomach stopped hurting. My face cleared up. I slimmed down without starving myself, and my energy came back. These days, people can’t believe my age.
When people ask what I eat, I tell them I eat clean. Being vegan is my personal choice, and I’ve never pushed it on anyone. You’re welcome here however you eat.
My mornings
I go to bed early and wake up around 4 a.m. without an alarm. That’s just how my body works. I meditate for about 15 minutes, sitting quietly and humming, and then I move for about 30 minutes: Tai Chi, resistance training and squats, right at home and for free. My husband, Wendell, sometimes coaches me.
Your rhythm will be different from mine, and that’s fine. What matters is giving yourself a little quiet before the day starts.
What you’ll find here
- Eat Clean: real, whole food, simply made
- Move at Home: Tai Chi, strength and balance, no gym needed
- Calm Mind, Grateful Heart: meditation, gratitude and seeing opportunities instead of problems
Where the name comes from
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4, ESV)
To me, this verse is about letting go of the anxiety of trying to control my own life, and finding peace in knowing that God is in control. It doesn’t mean I’ll get everything I want. It’s the opposite: when I live this way, I start wanting different things, like peace, love, justice and spiritual growth.
Living like this makes life less stressful. I believe stress affects our health more than most of us realize, so I work at keeping it low in my own life. That’s a big part of what you’ll find here.
Where to begin
Start with the list of foods I keep in my kitchen. It’s free. [CTA: Get Cheryl’s free Kitchen List → LINK TO SIGN-UP PAGE, NOT BUILT YET]
I’m not a doctor. This is my own experience. Please talk with your doctor before changing how you eat or exercise, especially if you take medication.