10,000 People with 10,000 Stories in 10,000 Hours

People's Grocery has launched a national campaign to let YOU share your personal food stories. Food is central to our lives in ways that we sometimes overlook. Evoking feelings of strength, joy, tragedy, and connection, sharing food stories can be empowering and profoundly moving for you and the people you share them with.

Wed May 30

My Food Breakthrough

Over the years I have been extremely fortunate to have access to many different types of food. Having that access allowed me an array of choices when it came to eating. After gaining 20 pounds the two years following high school I realized that although I had power to make choices when it came to food, I often chose fast food and junk food. About six months ago I had an overwhelming feeling to get healthy by exercising and eating right. I have lost 15 pounds so far and I feel so much better. By eating fruit, veggies, lean meats, and other healthy snacks I learned that having a choice is an amazing thing. By taking advantage of my power to chose I have transformed by body and will continue to live a healthy life.

-Megan MaGill