starting in Madison WI

[KathleenO]

I'm finishing my MS thesis in Exercise Physiology - grad school has not been good to my eating/exercising habits. Prior to going back to school (undergrad & grad) I was a body-builder so I ate & exercised like a saint for years. Even though I'm not quite done with school, I was running out of money, so I got a full-time job (genomic research) - which I really like but I still have school to contend with. It's like having 2 full-time jobs and I don't want to pay for another semester's tuition!
I am 43, single, (no time right now for a boyfriend, I barely have time for myself), with two cats and a dog (I am long-term dog-sitting for friends that are going to Europe for a little over a year.
I'm looking forward to trying new foods and new prep techniques - so far things have been really tasty. My vice: coffee - I love the smell, flavor, etc.
I have migraines - intensity of attacks is directly proportional to on-going stress - I'll be interested to see if/how dietary changes affect me, as well as finishing school :) I forsee nothing but good things.
I'm currently 190-195 and would like to get down to 150 (I'm 5'9"), but I'm just going to focus on eating as raw as I can - it's a huge improvement in eating habits, my body should respond as long as I stay consistent.
So that's me - here's to life, Kathleen :D

[Random Violin Guy]

Hey cool - somebody else in the area!

Milwaukee has a raw meetup group. I haven't been to it yet, but I'm planning on going to the next one.

http://rawfood.meetup.com/321/

So yeah, welcome to the forum.

[spicyfull]

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

[DianaH]

My vice: coffee - I love the smell, flavor, etc.

Hi Kathleen, I live in Whitewater (newly) and work in Milwaukee. I'm new also. I've been eating mostly raw for about two months. I'm having a hard time staying on track for more than a few days at a time though, so am focusing on getting consistent now.

It's nice to see someone else from the area! :)

Hi also Random Violin Guy! I've looked at the meetup group but have yet to make a meeting, hope to soon!

[StarFire]

Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! I soo agree with you-- that's how I went raw... just focused on eating raw - I didn't worry about calories ... nuts? no nuts? too many nuts?? I just got in the swing of changing my eating habits first -- this is a lifelong change for me -- so I have time to fine tune later!!

RAWK ON... have fun and enjoy the journey....

blessings!

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

[KathleenO]

Thanks ViolinGuy and DianaH, Milwaukee's a bit out of my way for a meeting, maybe sometime after I'm really done with school. Thanks so much for the invite though :)
The time spent learning these new prepping techniques & recipes is keeping me busy this week, but I can see it'll get easier as I go. I just got my dehydrator delivered last night - new toys, new toys...
Have a great weekend, Kathleen

[Martyn]

Hi Kathleen,
It is December and I have decided to convert to a raw food diet today. I found your post web surfing. I also live in Middleton. I would like to hear how the diet is going and if you have found any good raw food resources in Madison.

Martyn

[jacsam]

I can't reccomend Alissa's book and DVD enough. They answer every question you could possibly have. They layout is great....to the point and easy to follow. It's my favorite raw food book and there alot of good ones. Good luck and welcome to RFT!!!

[Radiantly Raw]

Welcome Kathleen! Nice to meet you!! Glad you found the board, I hope you like it here. You sure have a very full life. The raw lifestyle is amazing & you'll really enjoy it!

[okorolina40]

Hey Kathleen (waves)!

its Pet, your Kines neighbor ( in Dr. Koltyn's lab!) Ive been raw for most of the summer -- lost about 30 lbs, working on my thesis too -- congrats on finishing!! Thats great! Lets meetup when you can! I'll send you a PM!

rawnaija

posims@wisc.edu