Newbie starting Tuesday

[ShantiDass]

I have been vegetarian for over 30 years as I started as a child and vegan for the last 6 years. I need to lose weight and saw an ad for raw food that is prepared and delivered to your home, so I ordered it and will begin on Tuesday.

I live in Los Angeles so there are a lot of raw options here. I can't wait to start and see what happens. I hope I don't have too many detox issues. I am going to purchase some books and do more research so I may make my own food and not have it delivered.

I went to a raw restaurant in San Francisco and few months ago and the food was delicious. I hope I can find some recipes that will be equal to that.

I'm so happy that I found this site. I have a lot to learn and there seems to be quite a bit of info on here.

[sport]

Welcome to the site.
I think that you are starting from a good base because I found that the transition from vegetarian to vegan was harder than to raw. You also have the advantage of living in the best location and within a short distance of raw groups and support.
You should get Alissa's book and do the 30 day challange.

[rawpriestess]

Welcome


it's good to have you here, good to know that you live where you can have some truly wonderful food at great restaurants.

[Shan]

Welcome... that's so great you have all those options! Is eat Raw 'common' in CA?

[ShantiDass]

Welcome... that's so great you have all those options! Is eat Raw 'common' in CA?

Thanks everyone for the welcome. Raw is not uncommom here. That's why there is a raw food weekly delivery service. There are several restaurants that are fully raw and I know of another one that is going to be here by the end of the year. There are also raw options in some of the vegan/vegetarian restaurants.

I've decided to do the 30 day challenge. Do I need Alissa's book before I start it? I am going to try to track it down today but if I need to order it, I know it won't be here by Tues.