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VickyDee
07-30-2007, 03:43 PM
Hey all,

I've read a few other member introductions and am excited about starting a new, healthier way of life. I am a twenty-something poet/writer/non-profit save-the-world wannabee, living in the MD/DC area where there are many wholistic communities, so that's how I learned about Alissa Cohen. I decided to pursue a healthier lifestyle really as an act of self-love. I just got tired of taking medicine for this and that and never feeling better. Gaining and losing weight over and over again, just got old ya know?

Anywho, a few weeks ago I bought Alissa's book and began to prepare gradually (bought a food processor, a spiral slicer, and finally a dehydrator, etc.). Today I went to the grocery store, loaded up my cart with fruits, veggies and other healthy "stuff." Go me! Go me! Now let's see if I can manage to actually prepare it and eat it all! :D

I look forward to bugging you guys with questions, and pleas for support :eek:, but more importantly I can't wait to lend a supportive virtual hand to fellow vegans/vegetarians in training (so to speak)!

Peace and blessings!

ccrider
07-30-2007, 04:08 PM
That's great! I just joined this forum and it's a really great place for news, info and support.

KindnessToAllCreatures
07-30-2007, 05:02 PM
Welcome! It sounds as though you're off to a great start.

I love it that you're a 'Save the World Wannabe'- We can never have enough of those around!

I wish you good health and much happiness on your raw journey!

With Love.

StarFire
07-30-2007, 06:28 PM
Beautiful avatar pic! WOW! Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! I'm so glad you joined us! Will you be joining in the 30 day challenge? It's a great place to get a lot of support and feedback!

blessings - you're gunna enjoy the ride!!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/welcome.gif

paradiselove
07-30-2007, 07:10 PM
Welcome Ms. Vickie Dee,:D
I like your pic, I am new also, I am gona start a new raw life style also and this is a great place for encouragment... :rolleyes: HERE WE GO!:cool:

Welcome!

spicyfull
07-31-2007, 12:09 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW.....Welcome to MY World.

Anabbytree
07-31-2007, 03:40 PM
Welcome aboard! I am in DC too! Keep up the good work.

RAWk Angel
07-31-2007, 03:43 PM
Welcome fellow newbie:) I wish you great success in your new lifestyle.

Veganforlife
07-31-2007, 10:01 PM
Welcome! Sounds like you are off to an exciting new start in your life. May I suggest you start consuming some green smoothies too? Excellent companion for one's raw journey. They really help with cravings, addictions, weightloss, energy, etc.
There's a bunch of recipes floating around. I'll look up a link in a minute.
A simple gs is:
2 cups filtered water
handful of greens (or less to start - you can always add more)
a banana, orange, berries, combination of fruits, whatever kind you want
whip it up in a high-speed blender and you got yerself a power drink.
Have fun getting healthy!
Oh - read my testimony at my siggy to see how going 100% raw healed two major illnesses I had.