The amount of food wasted shouldn't be a surprise as it does seem fairly common. It's hard to eat more fruit and vegetables and keep them from going to waste at the same time but I have a pretty good system in place now.

One of the things we are committed to is getting more involved in our neighborhood. We attended the neighborhood association meeting this month. Also, we are getting more involved in the community associations, and activities, which is very important to build a more connected life and be more present in the needs of the world.

I thought about our grocery trips and how often we buy things we don't need or that sit and go to waste. I thought if I filled up a portion of my cart with useful items that I know I was going to donate, and then the rest of the cart with only items I know I will use, that should help someone-somehow. My husband took the allotted food to the food bank last week. We started this process last week and what I noticed...is that it really is not hard and if it is a system- I think much more likely to stick with it. My husband and son plan to take a portion of food from our new system of shopping to the food bank each week.

I am addicted to sugar, and it is a challenge for me! I am definitely second-guessing what I eat and am working on fruit instead of chocolate after dinner.