Hello! I'm new!

[MamaBeth]

Hello, I'm new here as well as new to eating a raw food diet. I've been playing around with it for two years since realizing I wasn't eating anything that wasn't canned, boxed, or otherwise processed and water didn't exist as anything besides something to bathe in or clean with.

Since then I've reached about consistently 50% raw, and I'm trying to go further. I'm on my own 30-day weaning off of cooked right now.

I'm 5'5", 193lbs as of this morning. I have noticed some changes lately, mostly that I don't have the chronic aches/pains and I don't have the chronic severe fatigue that's plaqued me for years now. I've also noticed an increase in zits and facial oils but I figure I must be detoxing.

Anyway, that's pretty much me. Mom of four children ages 10; soon to be 6; 4 and 2; homeschooling, freelance writer, musician, vocalist...military spouse.

Oh..I started a blog chronicalling my journey with raw foods..it's at http://journeytoraw.blogspot.com if anyone's interested...I'd love comments/support! LOL

[maraw]

Hi Mamabeth, glad you found this place. Everyone here is just terrific. I've been eating raw foods for about a year now. I went through a very similar transition as you. We did the whole black bag thing with hydrogenated oils, dyes and preservs. Each step I took, I came closer and closer to a raw food diet, I just didn't realized where I was going - but I got here eventually and that's the important part.

We also have 4 children: 6, 5, 3 and 2. My husband is supportive of my raw lifestyle, but chooses to eat mostly cooked foods. He will join me in eating something raw, but he loves his vegetable soup and chips. Maybe one day I will convince him - hope springs eternal... :rolleyes:

You will find a great deal of support and encouragement from the people on this board. It is a wonderful place to start your raw journey and eventually call "home."

Again, welcome and best wishes,
Anna

[lil fairy z girl]

just wanted to say hello. i think a blog is a great idea, you can then look back and see what progress you have made.

kind wishes and welcome

sal
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[misslinda]

Dang, you're on the ball Mamabeth! Welcome and enjoy the fun around here! :) btw, hi Sal! :)