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elegans
09-19-2007, 01:22 AM
Hi everyone!

I've been experimenting with raw foods for 2.5 years. Unfortunately, due to struggles with eating disorders, I have never been able to really stick with it (something about the idea of "restricting" to only raw foods is weirdly triggering to me). It is also a challenge being as I have returned to school and live with my parents (a very-very cooked-food household).
I have been working on recovery for the past 2 years, but it's a long, slow, difficult journey. I am convinced that raw foods bring optimal health, and that it's the perfect diet. I am hoping that this forum will help keep me health-minded and oriented, so that I can become healthy and energetic about life again!

If anyone would like to be a mentor or a support-buddy, that would be so helpful! Hopefully I can do the same for all of you!

I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!

x

StarFire
09-19-2007, 02:00 PM
Aloha and Welcome to RFT elegans!! RAWKon!! so glad you have joined us!

sounds like you have the desire and have a pretty good foundation going on... but howz about a little 'mind shift' trick I use on myself...???

instead of seeing the raw food lifestyle as 'restricting' yourself in your food choices... try shifting that to focusing on the freedom you have to eat so MANY amazing and wonderful foods...?!!! :D A great place to start is to get Alissas' book and DVD and you will see just how amazing these foods are! There is so much information to help you transition easily! You can eat Calzones, pizza, ENCHILADAS (my personal favorite ;) !) cookies, ice cream, berry pies, fudge balls, the list goes on and on!!! its truly an adventure ~ new experiences, new textures and wonderful new taste treats everyday!!! Not to mention the simple joy of eating fresh fruits or beautiful salads....

head on over to the journal section -- start your own blog there and meet up with some wonderful, funny, supportive rawbies - all at different points in their journey - but all banded together in one common cause.... reclaiming our health thru the vibrant raw food lifestyle...

I hope to see you over there.... RAWK ON and enjoy the ride!!!

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spicyfull
09-19-2007, 07:51 PM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW........Welcome to MY World.