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RawkinRobyn
08-09-2007, 10:57 AM
I've finally joined this forum after visiting this and a few others for about three weeks. I always come back here because everyone seems [I]really[I] encouraging and supportive - not to mention all the great recipes (and I've tried several).

I've been eating about 95% raw for the last 3 weeks- other than some pizza yesterday and one Mexican food meal at the river walk in San Antonio last week (and amazingly it didn't even taste that good to me!).

I don't exactly know what led me to raw other than a desire to be healthier, have more energy and hopefully lose some weight. My mother has a great deal of health challenges and I don't want to end up like her. I've been interested in nutrition for some time and have tried to keep my family on as much organic food as financially possible over the last few years.

I am a homeschooling mom to 2ds (9 and 13) and 1dd (5). I have another dd who is living on her own now (21). I have a wonderful supportive husband, who although still eats cooked food when he has the chance, will eat most of what I ask him to try. I live south of Houston, Texas and love it here most of the time - except in August (way too hot). I am a "somewhere between amateur and professional" photographer (don't exactly know what to call myself - I have no professional affiliations but have done weddings and portraits for years, and just recently team photographer for my son's football team). I have also recently (in the last 3 months) begun bicycling (about 15 - 25 miles every other day), although the last two weeks have been a challenge with the Houston heat. I can't believe I have found an exercise that I really enjoy!:D

Sorry, it seems I'm writing a book here. Thanks for your patience! I'm looking forward to getting to know fellow healthy eaters in the future.

Robyn

lafsalot
08-09-2007, 11:05 AM
Hi Robyn, and welcome!! Loved your intro and am looking forward to hearing more from you in the forums. enjoy ~ Cathy

StarFire
08-09-2007, 02:48 PM
Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! Soooo glad you have joined us!! You are right - this is an amazing forum... tons of support ~ lots of laughter... aaaand... the best recipes in the RAW WORLD!!!

blessings on your journey .... hang on ~ you're gunna enjoy the ride...:D

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jeannieh99
08-09-2007, 09:11 PM
I live south of Houston, Texas and love it here most of the time - except in August (way too hot).

Welcome Robyn! I am from Houston also, yes, August can be quite hellish.lol
It always pleases me to see other Houstonians who are finding the raw path or have been on it. I am relatively new to this and find lots of inspiration from all the people on this great site.
Jeannie

spicyfull
08-09-2007, 11:57 PM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW.........Welcome to MY World.

RAWk Angel
08-11-2007, 09:06 AM
Welcome to RFT and you are correct this is the most encouraging and supportive forum I have come across. Everyone is here to help and support eachother on thier journey.:D

ChaiLife
08-11-2007, 09:11 AM
Howdy neighbor! You live probably about 10-15 minuntes from me. :) Small world!
Welcome to the board. There are some great recipes around here and a ton of support.

Kelly