In 2009 I hit my "rock Bottom" When I had to have surgery on my hip as a result of the way I had been treating my body. I realized I had been abusing food my whole life. I had an addictive relationship with sugar, I was overeating, and I wasn't treating food or my body with the respect they both deserve. Once I fully realized what I had been doing, I was determined to feel better and rid my body of unnecessary inflammation, bloating, weight, and brain fog. I wanted to feel happy and free in my body and I did not want to feel deprived. I became inspired and unstoppable. This became a purpose-driven spiritual journey for me as I opened The Source Cafe in 2012 and started my true work in the world. I want to make a paradigm shift in our world through food, and I feel I get to work towards that goal every day at my restaurants and with this book. Thank you so much for joining me on the journey. Lizzie is the co-author of Sexy Nourishing Food. She is an energy healer from Woodstock, New York, where she owns the store, Everyday Magic, which offers alternative and holistic healing items. Hailee and Jake Repko are the owners of CNW-Full Stack Designs in Los Angeles, California. They offer a full range of photography and video services.