Eyes open? Check. Ears open? Check.

Many of you know that I have recently created a fan page on Facebook labeled: The HFCS-FREE Challenge and I have almost 90 fans in just two short weeks. I'm excited about where my (our) page is headed. We've had some interactive, engaging, and thought-provoking conversations thus far. There are a good 10 people, maybe more, that contribute to the posts on a regular basis. We have been able to bounce perspectives off one another and open others eyes to the world beyond HFCS. We are learning about GMO foods. We are talking about MSG. We are bringing up other topics that are sometimes controversial or seemingly new to the public's eye like Agave Syrup - is it just another fancy name for HFCS or is there something good about it? I'm impressed at the fans' knowledge about healthy alternatives to eating and living fuller and happier lives. It's refreshing to say the least. 


I started this fan page because I wanted to bring awareness about HFCS and the negative affects on our bodies. I have a 6-week challenge coming up on the 19th and have only a few participants. I'd like to get more because I'm asking all participants to journal their way through the six weeks on the discussion board. 


My goal with this page is to continue to engage in conversation with my fans. I don't want it to become another fan page with thousands of members that receive no interaction from the page's creator. I will continue to add links and other talking points to get people chatting. I want my fans to feel like they're contributing to a greater cause. These fans are teaching people about health and wellness as they post comments. You just never know whose life you will change by posting an encouraging or factual note about the many harmful ingredients out there. 


I tell ya! I had no idea that the conversation would really steer away from HFCS when I created this page but I am so glad that it has. The posts have opened my eyes to everything that I guess I held in the dark, not intentional though, but ignorance is bliss and once you know about something you can't not do anything about it. 


The conversations on this fan page has also got me talking to people outside of Facebook. I am learning more as I bring up certain topics and people enlighten me about a personal experience they've gone through and yet again I learn something new. My ears are opened, too.


I invite you to become a fan and suggest this page to your friends. I encourage you to participate in the discussions. I would be honored if you become an active participant in the challenge. All I ask is that you remain on topic and be respectful to others. The page is monitored by me on a daily basis. 

Let's rally together, brainstorm and promote awareness about HFCS and the other things we've been discussing. We need to support one another in our journeys to greater health!