About

Hello and welcome to Nourished Meadow!!

My name is Erin, and I have a problem. I have found a path that has helped me turn my life around, and now I have to share it with others. I must help folks live the fullest life they can, there is no other alternative for me. I have not necessarily figure out how I will go about it, but Nourished Meadow is my starting point.

I follow essentially a Paleo lifestyle, from diet to movement I try and embrace a more natural balanced way of life. Rather then ramble on about what I believe, here are some articles others have posted where I strongly agree with most everything and are worded far better then I could do:

Pay Now Live Later – Paleo in a Nutshell Video series
Archevore – Paleo 2.0
Free the Animal – Is there an optimal diet?
Marks Daily Apple – Primal Lifestyle 101

If you are a book sort of person, here are the three I would start with (these are not paid links)
Primal Blueprint
The Paleo Solution
Good Calories, Bad Calories

For a bit of history, here is how I ended up down this path.

I spent a number of years stuck in the revolving door of the medical community and all the prescriptions that go with it. I was labeled with a number of problems such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, interstitial cystitis, chronic depression, unidentified rashes, and countless food intolerances.

I finally hit my rock bottom, tossed everything out the window, and started the climb out of the hole I was in. I gradually transitioned to a natural lifestyle, learning to cook from scratch and remove all processed items. Eventually I threw out gluten and felt far better. Along the way I also learned that too many carbs, especially grains and sugar, were a trigger as well. Fast forward 6 or 7 years and I am now living a paleo lifestyle and feel like a completely new person.

I have not taken a prescription in over 6 years, I am no longer in debilitating pain, I am truly living rather then just surviving. Finding a more balanced life, especially in regards to food has brought me here. I feel awakened, alive, and I hope to help others realize this as well.

Growth to me never ceases, so I will continue to explore, evolve, and share. I really enjoy helping others, especially in regards to finding a healthier lifestyle, my hope is that Nourished Meadow can be a place where I can make that happen.

Right now I am vlogging every day (video blogging), my newest endeavor, and having a blast showing what it is like to be paleo on a day to day basis (or a version that works well for me). You will also find recipes, fitness comments, and probably photos and videos as I travel, hike, and camp.

Please contact me at emeadow411 at gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.