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friendlyfeline
03-18-2007, 06:39 AM
Hello,
I'm new to the boards AND the raw food diet. I got Alissa's book at a raw food support group that I attended and decided to jump in with both feet. I've been intrigued by it since seeing Alissa on Tyra Bank's show and this seemed like the next step I was looking for in my personal better-fication plan I have been on the diet for 3 days and am feeling great so far. The detox was very difficult the first day and on and off the last two, but in between i feel really amazing and my body is so happy with me it's ridiculous! I'm really wanting to take the next step and get a dehydrator. At the support group someone had made a version of Alissa's strawberry crepes and they were so delicious. Well, just wanted to say hi and try to connect with some other like minded souls. I'm doing this with my husband also and even though he's not eating 100 percent raw, I have noticed he is much more mentally alert (as am I). We are hoping this will help as he suffers from a bruise on the brain which results in him having frontal lobe syndrome that can be very difficult to manage. Happy Raw everyone and thanks to Alissa--you are making a huge change in my life and I am grateful that you shared your knowledge.

Morn
03-18-2007, 01:14 PM
Welcome to RFT and congratulations on doing something healthy for you and the hubby! You will love it here! My suggestion as a newbie to raw food is to eat lots of variety! Best Wishes to you and your husband!

friendlyfeline
03-18-2007, 01:57 PM
Thanks Morn! I got a dehydrator and that's proving invaluable. The thing that is helping me not feel deprived is making some of the the terrific desserts from Alissa's book. I am noticing that I feel a lot less hungry, but I am still fighting moments of freak out like "What are you doing? You can't possibly live on this diet" and then I just try to put it out of my mind

soulstar
03-18-2007, 05:17 PM
friendlyfeline,


WELCOME!

Welcome to this wonderful raw food forum, which we are all grateful to Alissa for maintaining! This is a great place to get cheered on, to cheer on others, and to share information and experiences. I know you will have fun discovering new raw recipe creations, delicious tasting dishes, and delectable foods, in general. All Alive, too. What a wonderful concept!

I am so glad you found Raw! It has been such a blessing for me, in my life!

I can empathize with your feelings, of, oh, my, can I really do this for the rest of my life??!!! Especially if you are surrounded by folks who aren't supportive.

It's also great that you got a dehydrator. That definitely allows for greater variety and some interesting tasty dishes. I love the un-chicken patties in Alissa's book, and the carrot-pecan burgers. Not to mention the nut meatloaf, and the crackers,and so many more!

Enjoy your juourney into Living on Live Foods,


Soulstar

friendlyfeline
03-18-2007, 07:57 PM
Thanks so much Soulstar--it's definately a big change but I always feel good after I eat. The energy is almost instantaneous. I will check out the recipes you mentioned--haven't tried those yet:)

spicyfull
03-18-2007, 11:17 PM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW...Welcome to MY World......

Morn
03-19-2007, 12:18 AM
Yeah I made a lot of desserts early in my raw journey and that helped a lot. You can do this! Hang in there and stay focused on your goal!