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christym
07-30-2007, 05:29 PM
hi!
my name is christy, i'm 26, and seriously considering the switch from the typical american crap diet to raw (well, maybe not all raw, but mostly!). i have a laundry list of health issues, mostly that i am about 180# too heavy, i tire easily, my skin looks gross (to me), and i have r.a. and ankylosing spondylitis (spinal fusion and inflammation, which has also caused a pinched nerve in my hip). so, exercising, and occasionally even just walking, is hard for me. i figure if changing something as simple as my eating habits will help alleviate or rid me of those problems, then why not? i'm also trying to ward off diabetes, b/c it is much too common in my family. my only worry is that i am incredibly picky! some things i like the flavor of, but i won't eat (like green bell pepper...i like fajita chicken cooked with them, but i don't like the peppers themselves). i don't eat red meat much anymore, i don't like pork, but chicken might be hard to quit :) anyway, i'm sure i'll have more questions and post them in a more appropriate thread, just wanted to introduce myself, and say i look forward to "meeting" you all and learning as much as there is to know!

lafsalot
07-30-2007, 06:17 PM
Hi Christy, and welcome aboard!! Wishing you much success on your raw journey. Enjoy the forums ~ Cathy

StarFire
07-30-2007, 06:21 PM
Aloha and Welcome to RFT! well youve come to the right place to get your questions answered! I'm sure that the raw foods will bless you with renewed health and healing. Do you have Alissas book and DVD yet? Thats a great place to get started! Lots of information and wonderful recipes that are fun and easy to make! RAWK ON... blessings on your journey!

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paradiselove
07-30-2007, 07:13 PM
Hello,:D
I've got a cousin that lives in Monroe, LA.:o Welcome to living RAW!:)

christym
07-30-2007, 09:30 PM
thanks for the welcomes, everyone :) i actually live about 30mi from monroe, my boyfriend and i go there often. i don't have alissa's book, nor do our libraries. but, i might ask for it for christmas (closer than my b-day ;) ). our local libraries don't have a lot of raw food related books, so i am learning what i can where i can. but, i think i kinda like it that way!

crawmommy
07-30-2007, 10:46 PM
hey there I went to school in monroe- another person from La. is great!! If you do a search, theres a list of stores/markets/restaurants in Monroe/ central La. (Alexandria I think)that u can use for raw. I dont know exactly where u are located and if it's feasible, but I thought it might help. Congrats and I wish u well, no matter what continue on your journey for great health and please dont give up b/c I know how hard it can be living in LA and trying to be raw!!
Good Luck!!!!

spicyfull
07-31-2007, 12:01 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW......Welcome to MY World.