Raw in Mississippi

[adiamond]

Hi, Everyone! I started my Raw journey about a week ago, obviously a long way to go, but so far so good. I'm happy to have found this group where there is so much to learn, good advice, wonderful-sounding recipes, etc. So far I've been eating raw all day (mostly fruits and veggies), then a cooked dinner consisting of brown rice and steamed veggies (had a small piece of roast chicken a couple of times ... my bad).

I'm very interested in the weight loss aspects of Raw, but more importantly, I want to be more healthy (already diagnosed with hypertension and borderline diabetes) and feel well. I'm absolutely terrified of being old and sick, with a long list of illnesses, being kept alive with literally dozens of pills every day, being fed through a tube, and all that. Being a medical transcriptionist, I spend every day listening to reports of people that are exactly as I just described, and I've become more and more afraid of ending up like that myself.

So here I am, determined to do something positive to possibly help prevent such from happening to me, at least postponing it as long as possible. Thank you all in advance for the help and encouragement I know is available here.

:p

[adiamond]

Everyone gets a howdy and welcome but me :( Did I somehow offend?

[eatyourbroccoli]

not at all adiamond! sometimes it just depends on what time the post is made - if not many people are on at that time and it doesnt pop up in the "new posts" area, it can sometimes be missed. congrats on your committment! this is a great community here, im sure youll fall in love with it as so many of us have. :)

[Apasaraw]

Howdy Adiamond!

No offense taken. We just all slept waaaaaaay in! :) haha!

Welcome! I love your positive attitude and how you are taking charge of your destiny....you will get healthier in body and mind without even trying. Don't worry about the future and lay fear of aging to rest...live in the now and know you're doing awesome!

[tdiva]

Hey,
Welcome to the family. I just starting eating Raw on the 1 Jan 07. Same here good so far. I recieved my book from www.AlissaCohen.com and I have tried two of the recipes which I really like and I have a nine year old that like them too. So hang in there. I think this is so worth it.

[spicyfull]

Nobody forgot you, how could we. Now you know it is Sunday and you know how LIFE gets in our way sometimes. You are special anyway but even more SPECIAL being RAW.

I am glad to hear you are RAW from the aspect of getting your Health in line. I always say the weight loss is a byproduct of getting Healthy. If you don't get your Health in check it will check you out. So I am so proud that you are on the Move, doing something GOOD and RAW about it.

I WANT YOU TO MOVE, MOVE ALL YOU CAN, WALK THE LONG WAY HOME. WALK IN PLACE IF YOU CAN'T WALK OUT SIDE. PUT ON YOUR FAVORITE CD AND SHAKE YOUR GROVEEE THANG...........MOVE..........

Welcome to the Family.....I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW....Welcome to MY World.......

[adiamond]

Thanks guys. Sometimes I forget that other people have lives!

[rawxanne]

welcome to the community. everyone is really friendly and helpfull - its a cool place! :D

[JEN]

Welcome aboard adiamond!!! Im in Mississippi too. What city are you in??? Raw has been awesome for me and I just know youre gonna love it!! Enjoy the journey!!!

Jen

[adiamond]

I'm in Southaven, right next door to Memphis. How bout you?

[JEN]

Im in Biloxi, on the coast. Nobody else raw here :( Just me!! I hear there are lots of rawbies in the Memphis area so there should be lots of potlucks. Off to work now, have a great day!!

[fruitcake]

Hello from Mathiston! I'm the only raw person here too. :p Actually I'm the only vegetarian I know. :confused: Glad to know there's others out there. Have a good one! :D

[rosiesbrain]

Welcome! Be encouraged....I am sure you will find many many benefits. I haven't always managed to stay 100% raw, but I've still already started reaping wonderful benefits healthwise.

[rosiesbrain]

Im in Biloxi, on the coast. Nobody else raw here :( Just me!! I hear there are lots of rawbies in the Memphis area so there should be lots of potlucks. Off to work now, have a great day!!


Hey Jen,

I'm in Wiggins...just about 35 miles up the road! Would love to hear more about your favorite local resources!

Namaste!
Rosie

[rawpriestess]

Welcome welcome welcome