Hi

[Jules26.2]

HI. :D My name is Julie and I am new to the raw lifestyle. I am currently a student double majoring in Elementary Education and English. With such a busy schedule it has been hard to jump start this way of eating...my friends do not help much either. :( Thought I would join Raw Food Talk for the support and the recipes. :)

[luckitri]

Just wash and eat. I do juice occasionally. . . . just for the fresh lemon juice . . . been mixing it with strawberries . . . mmmmm. The rest of the time I just munch on my greens plain - been loving Italian parsley, spinach, fresh cilantro - and broccoli, green beans, green pepper. . . .just munch and go! Keep the bananas, apples and avocados around to give you that full feeling you are used to from SAD. Welcome! You will have the energy for your schedule with raw!

[Stina]

Dear Julie- please stick with the Raw diet. Your impact with the children would truly be so much more profoundly rewarding and spiritual and deep with this element on your life. Welcome!

[spicyfull]

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

[karenbeel]

Hi Julie Welcome it's nice to meet you, I'm glad you found us too. I know raw can seem daunting sometimes but it does become easier. I see that you are in MN can I ask where?. I live in Bloomington and work for ECFE, I just love working with children, such positive energies. There are quite a few Raw Minnesotans here on the forum and in the cities, have you been to the Ecopolitan yet in Minneapolis? There is also a raw potluck coming up next weekend too maybe it would help to meet some of us on the same journey as you? Anyway here's the thread, I look forward to hearing from you.

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=24259&highlight=MN+Potluck
Take Care & keep in touch.
Blessings
Karen

[soulstar]

Welcome, Jules

Best of luck on your raw food journey.

It sounds like it is possible you might be near a raw food potluck. I hope so. That would also be another great form of support and information for you!

Glad you found the rawfoodtalk forum! It is a great place to learn more and to find support on this path!

Elena aka Soulstar

PS Alissa's Living on Live Foods contains a wealth of information on the raw path, as well as scads of delicious recipes.:p