Now That's a Compliment!

[Beckla]

Know how in Alissa's book she says that raw fooders are easy to spot? That they're the ones with the glow and shine in their eyes?

I was at Whole Foods just now with DH (wow!) and I was grabbing a bunch of Lara bars. Can't wait to try them!

Anyway... a woman that worked there comes up to me and asks if I'm an employee. "Nope" I replied. "You just look like someone that would - healthy and stuff." I smiled and said, "Thanks for the compliment!"

$240 down but our kitchen's stocked and DH is about to dive in with me. So stoked!

[konmai]

Got to love those compliments!!! "healthy and stuff" eh? hehe. :D

[Veganforlife]

Beckla - first - I miss your tree hugging photo, but this one is nice too ;)

Not to brag, but I'm known at work and in my family for being "the healthy one". I was before being Vegan, but now even more so. It's a very cool compliment!
Things that make you go "AH!"

[adrienne]

How cool is that!
I am so excited that your hubby is joining you in the 30 day challenge.
I am looking forward to meeting soon.
Let's pick a date and decide pot luck in Maynard or Organic Cafe Beverly.
Have an awesome day o-healthy one!

[Beckla]

Thanks, guys.

Yeah... I may have to call back the tree hugger.

I made zucchini pasta and A's marinara for dinner last night. Yum. Smoothies this am. I've got a ton of uncooking to do today!

A, I'm all about that.

[RawNurse]

did you and your husband decide to do this together at the same time? Were you both SADers and needed a change?
I'm curious because I would like to get my husband into eating healther [I]at least[I]. I am glad you are doing this together. It will strengthen your bonds even more as time passes.
Forever the romantic . . . Janet

[moonstar]

What a nice journey to take - together...
...and what a compliment...

I used to get those, too. I hope to get those again, soon. It's nice to be thought of as one of "those healthy people." :-)

[Beckla]

Moonstone... you are and know it from within!

RNurse... I started raw after my husband's oldest friend came to visit over the holidays. Seeing the change in him, I asked what the story was - he explained that his wife is a raw cook and that he'd taken the challenge.

On 1/5/07 I started - and haven't regretted it.

My husband, Gabe, saw it all and encouraged and supported me from day one. But it took him more time to commit. He's 6'8, 285, a meat and potatoes kinda guy.

He's also, fortunately, extremely open-minded and grew up in Marin County, CA, where he worked in health food stores, etc... so he knows about many of the products/foods many folks find "unusual."

I turned to him on Valentine's Day, asked if he'd consider the 30 day challenge, and he simply said "sure - I'll give this a shot."

I'm purty lucky that way. Lead by example, show the benefits, and with luck (and the secret??) your husband will follow!