Six Months Raw!! Yea!!

[MangoMommy]

I just reached six months raw on July 2nd and I feel and look great!! I will be raw for life!! I know six months does not make me an expert or anything but I would like to share some of the things that I have learned. Yes, I have slipped probably 3 separate days during this six months but I donÂ’t think I or anyone should dwell on those days because that makes it much harder if the focus is placed on the negativeÂ…just accept it, learn from it and move on. I now know my triggers and that when IÂ’m stressed and over tired I have a tendency to want to eat something cooked. This may seem weird but it actually starts in my head before I even have a craving. I wake up and think, if IÂ’m not careful today I could mess up and then later in the day I have a big craving. Having the right mindset imo is the greatest factor for success!! Another thing IÂ’ve learned for me is that I will have cravings!! I keep myself prepared!! Always prepare for cravings before they happen because cravings will happen!! I also prepare myself by bringing a nice raw dish or salad to all my summertime gathering so IÂ’ll always have something to eat.
Last summer I was raw and tried to do it with just eating a handful of salad, greens and some fruit. Well, that worked ok until fall came and I got really hungry!! If you found the raw lifestyle with Alissa first, you have all the advantages of staying raw that you can imagine. Eating raw is not a difficult thingÂ…just decide to do it and keep yourself prepared and ENJOY it!! ITS GREAT!!

[tinystrawberry]

congrats! that's awesome :)

[Lay-Lay]

Congrats,awesome.What has changed for you, if you don't mind sharing?

[MangoMommy]

Congrats,awesome.What has changed for you, if you don't mind sharing?

I really didn't have much weight to lose but I did lose a couple pounds. I love the way my skin looks and my mind is much sharper and I'm more optomistic. I have so much energy!! I used to need 8-9 hours of sleep each night to function during the day and slept even more on the weekends. Now I can easily get by with 6-7 hours and feel great all day!!

[rawpriestess]

CONGRATULATIONS, How marvelous for you!!!

[Coriander74]

Congratulations! How wonderful you must feel head to toe! :D

[PeachKiss]

HI, I'm NEW TO RAW. I just ordered Alissa's book and am awaiting its arrival, I'm sure alot of the unanswered questions I have will be answered when I get her book. I've heard about the RAW eating lifestyle before and find it very interesting. I'm not one that loves to eat meat so I don't see it being too difficult for me. What I find hard is to find a concrete place that tells me what I can and can't eat? For example, I understand it to be organic veggies, fruits, nuts sprouts but what I don't get is what we can drinK? what condiments we can use? flavorings? etc? Like I said maybe Alissa can help in her book when I get it.
I'm soo excited to do this 30day challange, in fact I would like to extend that 30days to 60 or 90? I'm excited about this change, I'm getting Married in October and I think I could look amazing! ANy Advise to help get me going?

[Shan]

That is wonderful, you should be so proud of yourself!

[RawFoodieMom]

MangoMommy, that is AWESOME! You RAWK!!! Thanks for sharing your success. :)

[Finding Me]

Congrats!!! And best of luck continuing your journey!!

[Coriander74]

HI, I'm NEW TO RAW. I just ordered Alissa's book and am awaiting its arrival, I'm sure alot of the unanswered questions I have will be answered when I get her book. I've heard about the RAW eating lifestyle before and find it very interesting. I'm not one that loves to eat meat so I don't see it being too difficult for me. What I find hard is to find a concrete place that tells me what I can and can't eat? For example, I understand it to be organic veggies, fruits, nuts sprouts but what I don't get is what we can drinK? what condiments we can use? flavorings? etc? Like I said maybe Alissa can help in her book when I get it.
I'm soo excited to do this 30day challange, in fact I would like to extend that 30days to 60 or 90? I'm excited about this change, I'm getting Married in October and I think I could look amazing! ANy Advise to help get me going?

PeachKiss, come on over to the Meet and Greet forum, where more people are likely to see you and welcome you in :D There are TONS of threads here with answers you seek, just click on the Banana Search button at the top and put in "condiments" or "beverages" or something, I'm sure you can find it! WELCOME!

[MangoMommy]

Peachkiss...OMG, if you start raw now you will be the most beautiful bride. I dont know if you've heard of the raw food glow, but you should have it by then. Can you imagine the raw food glow along with the happiness glow of your wedding day?? With all eyes on you..you will be the most beautiful bride ever...GO FOR IT!!!

[mrsalf97]

Congratualtions! You are an inspiration to those of us just starting out.

[ferg]

Awesome!

Great to hear. I am only 6 weeks raw and feel great most days but drained some others (especially around my monthly). I am bound and determined though especially when I hear inspirational stories such as yours.

RAWK on!

[aledwards]

That's incredible!!! I can't wait to be able to say the same thing! You're an inspiration!!!!

[Sunshine9]

SIX MONTHS! That's awesome!!!! Congratulations :) Keep it up, it's only the beginning

[MangoMommy]

Thanks everyone for your kind words and encouragement. I know with Alissa, this board and especially all of you I can happily continue on my raw journey!! :)

[EmeraldGlow]

I just wanted to stop by and tell you congratulations!!!