Total newbie but happy to have found raw

[curlykitty]

Hi all,

I am 34 and from the Chicago area. I found this site/new way of eating when my husband's co-worker saw his diabetes medication on his desk and gave him a 10 minute sales pitch on the raw way of eating. After about five minutes of research he found Alissa's site and I ordered the book. This was last week. This week I am buying cookbooks and appliances. =)

I am currently almost 300lbs and suffering from many heath inconveniences. I have to admit as a meat, pasta and everything bad for you lifestyle I am a bit scared of this new way of living but hopeful that this way of living will make my life much much easier.

I absolutely look forward to learning more about this way of living and to making the transition to raw foods. :D

Curlykitty

[justinesmith]

Hey Curlykitty! We are so glad to see you here (love your pic by the way :D). This is a great site with some outstanding recipies...ie. eggless eggsalad, refried beans, onion bread - lots of yummy stuff. Blog your progress if you can ~ everyone here is SOOOOO supportive. Welcome!

[meancat]

Welcome Curly--

I know what you mean about being a little scared with making such a drastic change. I'm still pretty new too, but are loving the results.

You will love this site, there's lots of support and info.


Good luck on your new journey-you're going to feel so much better!!

[tanishamarshall]

Welcome to the board, raw is great.

You might be interested in checking out your local Raw Food meetups, I know there are several in Chicago.

You will love Rawfoodtalk.com, there are a lot of great people and lots of info. Alissa's book is great.

[oceanee]

Welcome and good for you. I am a newbie and weight is a big issue for me but most importantly finally being free...this way of eating releases depression and physical cravings. Do not beat yourself if you slip, I did a few times which made me learn a deeper lesson and now I am doing well at 100% raw.
I feel great as I continue this journey. It is work from within but sooooooo worth it.
Best of luck, I read so much here that helps me from others and Allissa's book is the best. I listened to the DVD yesterday for the 3rd time - always helpful !
Oceanee

[spicyfull]

What a Cute Kitty..Is it Yours?

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

[StarFire]

Aloha and Welcome to RFT... GREAT AVATAR!! lol! ;) so glad you have joined the forum! RAWK ON and enjoy the ride!

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