How to get started?

On October 31, 2016, I made a commitment to myself and to my husband to give up all the food that I loved. The alternate choice, to die at a young age because my health was failing.  As I made my commitment, I remembered what my Mom has preached to me throughout my life,  "when you have had enough of something then you will do something about it".  I had enough of not being able to wear a bathing suit,  shop for clothes because nothing fit, waking up sick, going to bed sick, intense aching pains throughout my body, and miserable in any clothing I had on my body. As a result, I was willing to try anything because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. 
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First, watch the movie Forks Over Knives or What the Health on Netflix or Amazon. Be sure to actively listen to what is being discussed in each of the movies. I had to watch both movies more than once to ensure I completely understand the premise behind whole-food, plant based lifestyle. This is not a diet, instead it is a life change. You are choosing to take charge of your health by eating foods that are derived from plants and whole foods and not a processing plant. Once you have watched the movie(s) you must look deep into your soul and decide if you are going to make a commitment to yourself  to get healthy.