Beginning the Road to Good Health

I was doing some research for my sister because various foods cause a lot of health problems for her...such as being lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, having IBS, and allergic to red 3, vinegar, caffeine, and most recently, a sensitivity to aspartame (artifial sweetener in many low-fat/reduced fat foods). This research was the final catalyst for me when it comes to my own health and wellbeing.
I am blessed with decent health. I can't complain about any major, detrimental health problems like cancer, MS, or Parkinsons. I do have moderate seasonal allergies that cause my eyes and face to itch. I have diplopia (double vision) which often causes headaches, dizziness, and nausea. The upper part of my spine becomes inflamed often which causes moderate shoulder pain. But since I don't have problems with obesity, cholesterol, or blood pressure, I assumed my overall health was fine.
After my research on nutrition, different diets, and everyday toxins, I feel like I'm just waiting for a final catalyst that will propel my health downward. I constantly eat fast food or processed foods with lots of preservatives. I exercise only once a week on average...even then it's only 20 minutes of mild cardio.
So now this blog will focus not just on gluten free, but also on healthy living. It's tempting to clean out all of my cupboards and start from scratch, but I know I'd just be setting myself up for failure by taking drastic measures. This needs to be a lifestyle change, so I'm going to take it one baby step at a time. Will you do it with me?