Hello!

[RawHeaven]

Hi everyone,
My name is Crystal. I'm 44 years young, from San Francisco and I'm just beginning the Raw lifestyle. I've been a vegetarian/vegan for 20+ years and so it's a natural progression. But the true catalyst was that I was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident a couple of years ago and my recovery from this process has prompted major lifestyle changes. Being dependent on pain medication and having multiple restorative leg operations sucked, but now I know how strong I am. Seeing first hand what takes place in hospitals really has woken me up to the importance of taking my health in my own hands and I see the Raw lifestyle as the best option for this. I could tell you stories, lol. I finally had all of my friends bring me meals because food was making me sicker than I already was! Anyway, as I learn more about truly eating well and nutrition, I realize I wasn't always making great food choices even as a "vegetarian"; there was still a lot of processed food in my diet and I was pretty acidic. Especially in my 20's I was definately a junk food vegetarian! hahahaa.

Recently, I completed 40 days on the Master Cleanser which really cleared out all of the toxic debris from my surgery ordeal and also the years of gunk that was in my body. My body is so happy and I feel great! Now I only want to eat whole, living foods. I can literally smell toxins in overly processed foods now.

I just found this forum and joined it to share with kindred souls who are also hip to this lifestyle. Thanks for listening to my story and have a great day!

Peace,
Crystal

[spicyfull]

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

[Coriander74]

Welcome! :)

People have overcome some amazing things on this board, and I hope that you're able to take inspiration and motivation from them.

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[Morn]

Welcome to RFT! Glad you found us!

[Judy]

Hi Crystal,

Nice to have you on board!

[RawHeaven]

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome!

I believe we all motivate and inspire one another -- there is so much amazing power in groups and I look forward to connecting with you all.

Blessings,
Crystal

[Veganforlife]

Hey Crystal - welcome! So sorry to hear of your accident and your hospital stay and all - that pretty much stinks, BUT if it brought you around to this raw journey - then it was meant to be.
I too have been Vegetarian for 26 years, Vegan for 2 and now Raw for 1. You can read how I healed myself of two devastating illnesses in less then a year. (See my signature below).
This place is amazing! I've learned so much! You will too. And it will be an easier transition for you having been vegetarian for so long.
Welcome again and any questions you have, please ask away. It's how we all learn.
OH - do you have Alissa's book and DVD? Powerful tools to help one on their raw journey.
Best of luck to you!

[StarFire]

Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! RAWK ON! So glad you have joined us!!

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[lafsalot]

Hello Chrystal, and welcome aboard!! ~ Cathy

[ChaiLife]

Welcome to the board. Wow, it sounds like you have been through a lot! And my husband has been wanting a motorcycle since watching Wild Hogs...HA!:cool:

Wishing you the best on your raw journey.

[RawHeaven]

Thanks again everyone for welcoming me. I appreciate all of your tips and insight. For those who have sites I will definately check them out.

I just finished a detox fast a couple of days agao and I'm enjoying some raw goodies right now, mmm mmm mmm. :D

Be well,
Crystal

[RawHeaven]

Welcome to the board. Wow, it sounds like you have been through a lot! And my husband has been wanting a motorcycle since watching Wild Hogs...HA!:cool:

Wishing you the best on your raw journey.

I'm a biker chick and I say don't let him get one!! LOL. Just because of my leg ordeal I don't think I'll be riding again. I will find some other adrenaline rush activity. ;)

[RawHeaven]

Hey Crystal - welcome! So sorry to hear of your accident and your hospital stay and all - that pretty much stinks, BUT if it brought you around to this raw journey - then it was meant to be.
I too have been Vegetarian for 26 years, Vegan for 2 and now Raw for 1. You can read how I healed myself of two devastating illnesses in less then a year. (See my signature below).
This place is amazing! I've learned so much! You will too. And it will be an easier transition for you having been vegetarian for so long.
Welcome again and any questions you have, please ask away. It's how we all learn.
OH - do you have Alissa's book and DVD? Powerful tools to help one on their raw journey.
Best of luck to you!


You know you're absolutely right, the trauma I endured brought me to where I am today with changing my lifestyle completely. We know intutively that everything is in divine order, but when you're going through an especially rough time you sure do forget this sometimes! I'm stronger for what I experienced -- it has brought me more insight, I'm more compassionate and life is much sweeter. I have no regrets about the accident and I'm doing great. I have some other raw food resources, but I will check out Alissa's book and DVD. I'm also thinking about taking a raw food prep class when I locate one in my area. Thanks again for saying hello...I look forward to reading your story and glad you're doing well now and that you healed yourself. :) That's incredible.

[StarFire]

Aloha crystal... I just wanted to add... that I was also involved in a very baaad motorcycle accident in Malibu in 1999. I couldn't walk for over 6 months and my health really suffered even following my recovery.

finding the MC cleanse and the raw foods lifestyle is such a gift ~ I know you will enjoy all the benefits and blessings...

I hope you are healing up and feelin great...

.... ;) enjoy the ride!!

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[RawHeaven]

Aloha Starfire, wow, you've been through a lot also and you know what this feels like! It's sometimes difficult to explain to someone who hasn't experienced severe trauma. It's so nice to be where I am today! The MC and raw food lifestyle is such a gift. Thank you so much for your well wishes. I'm glad you're doing well also. Are you still riding?

Mahalo,
Crystal

[nuttie]

nice to meet 'cha....i was a biker chick in my previous life...or i'm going to be one in my next life...:p best wishes for full recovery from you accident and welcome to the site!