Newbie from Portland

[FreeLily]

Hi Everyone! I wanted to introduce myself before I started posting randomly :)
I am very excited to be starting raw again. I went raw for a few months twice before...always felt great but my digestion was really suffering from it. I needed gut healing first I think. Well I did a 3 week cleanse and really only wanted raw foods when I was done so I figured I would throw myself in once again. I think this time is the right time in my life...so I am super excited. :D

I live in Portland and would love to meet up with anyone who wanted to chat or have a raw buddy online at least....my husband is REALLY sick of hearing me talking about all of this but atleast he is supportive. So hello! I hope to be around a long time....Have a great day everyone!!!

Lily

[Veganforlife]

Welcome! You've come to the right place, that's for sure.
Tell hubby he'll reap from all your energy!!!
::winking::
Have fun with your raw journey.
Do you have Alissa's book and DVD? Powerful tools for one going raw. Trust me. I have almost every raw book out there. They are all good in their various ways, BUT Alissa's is THE best.

[ChaiLife]

WELCOME!!!! Great to have you here. Blessings on your raw journey and DRINK GREEN SMOOTHIES......because Veganforlife forgot to say it. She's falling down on the job. :D



Keep it raw. :D

[Veganforlife]

ACK! I can't believe I didn't say it. Thanks Chai!!! But yes, Green Smoothies are wonderful compliments to a raw lifestyle.

[FreeLily]

Thanks VFL and ChaiLife...I am an avid green smoothie drinker so no worries there and yes I have Alissa's book....definetly the nicest book I've seen...So excited...and VFL I have been lurking and congratulations on your thyroid!! I am hoping I can claim the same victory soon!! :) :) :)

[Kimbo]

Your OUT! Thank-you, where are you from in Portland? I am in NE Portland, if you want to meet let me know, I have a store on NE Fremont we can meet at.
Glad to have a fellow PDX Buddy!
Look forward to meting you! Kimbo

[FreeLily]

Yes Kimbo lets meet up! I live in North (St. Johns) Portland so pretty close! :) I don't know how to do private messages but if you do....send me one and we can get details :) SOO Happy to meet someone close!

Lily

[StarFire]

Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! Glad to welcome another Portland'tonian to the site!! RAWK ON !!! I look foward to following your journey...!

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[Grateful Mom]

I'm new to this site, and new to raw food. I've been eating mostly raw for about 3 weeks now. I've already lost 5 lbs, and I have at least another 35 to go. But I'm mostly in this for overall health. I want all the benefits of this lifestyle. My entire life is in a state of flux, and I'm finding that raw eating is the underpinning that is essential to keeping myself grounded in the midst of chaos.

[spicyfull]

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

[Coriander74]

Just wanted to say Welcome, and enjoy this board!!!

If you can get your hands on Alissa's book, the recipes are amazing and so is her enthusiasm. The people on this board are just a LITTLE enthusiastic too! :p

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[PDXGeoff]

Hello from another Portlander!! I'm in SW... There seems to be a number of us on the forum from Portland.

[FreeLily]

there ARE alot of us! :) I'm in North if you ever want to meet up!

[PDXGeoff]

there ARE alot of us! :) I'm in North if you ever want to meet up!

Yeah we should have a RFT meet up of the portland people!

[FreeLily]

Set it up! :P

[RowanC]

I live up in the West Hills on Barnes Road near St. Vincent Hospital!

We should have a Raw potluck, folks!

[Raene]

I'm thinking of relocating to Portland, but I've never been there. Any tips and opinions?
I'm looking for a place outside of the city that's close by but smaller.
How raw-friendly is Portland? Vegetarian-friendly? Liberal? How's the weather? What are common foods at the farmer's market(s)? What kind of foods are grown there?
Thanks :) I've never been on the west coast except once to Santa Barbara. Would love to know more.

[Stina]

Hi- Welcome!

I live three hours south of Portland on the coast in Florence but I'm looking to relocate to Portland. I'm excited to move to such a progressive city and am in the process of searching for a job up there. I'm targeting the south-east area. My boyfriend is an acupuncturist there and open-minded about the raw vegan lifestyle and eager to try some of the recipes I prepare. He's overweight and the traditional Chinese medicinal nutritional approach of food is working for him.
I'm interested in learning of any raw food potlucks in the area. It's so important to immerse myself in the environment to keep my momentum going eating raw. I stopped by the People's Co-op for the first time and loved their selection of specialty raw products, not to mention the beautiful produce department.