In The Begining

Hello my name is Daryl Jiles and I am overweight.  I have lost weight and gained it many times, but after getting over a pretty rough issue called a Pulmonary Embolism I have finally decided I am done with the up and down.  I have done almost every diet despite the fact that diets don’t work you need to make a lifestyle change.  So how does a food loving cook change his lifestyle?  Well that is what Southern Alternative is all about.  I plan to use this blog for two things first to have accountability for my weight loss, and second to try and share my discoveries.  Over the next few well years hopefully I plan to take classic dishes, (Especially the southern dishes I grew up on) and make them leaner and healthier.  After all I love to eat why not make what I eat healthier.  Either way I would love some ideas from people on what to make and I plan to make segments if you will, such as trips to the market etc.  Wish me luck guys, not just for the blog, but mostly on my journey.