Flanny
10-29-2007, 06:04 PM
Hello, I just want to use this opportunity to introduce myself as I'm gathering resources to continue my transition into 100% raw foods.
I've been trying to "go raw" on my own since 1998 after meeting a "living food" activist from New York. Initially I didn't try very hard and had no Idea what to do or what exactly outside of lettuce, carrots, etc. constituted raw foods. As I began to age, weight became more of an issue, and I developed health issues far earlier than I should have the search took on a whole new meaning and some serious efforts have taken place.
Trouble is I'm a very good cook and I eat what I make. Much of the time I'm asked to make my cooked food specialties which are very fattening. My wife and I share the cooking responsibilities though she's trying to take over 100% in the kitchen department. I've gotten several books including Alissa's material and I've started my transition efforts again. I started out by trying to go 100% right off the bat and went nuts again so I backed off and decided to do a transition but at least give up animal fats and proteins. This is a struggle but I'm working hard to maintain that much dedication. I'd like to utilize gourmet raw foods to transition into simple raw foods.
Here's me personally in as much of a nutshell as I can make it:
I'm a former Network Engineer who's jobs have been repeatedly outsourced to India, Philippines, China, etc. I still do computer repair and networking on the side but only as I can get the jobs locally or for friends. I have 3 degrees, 1 in business and 2 in computer technology which are essentially wasted as far as I can see ;).
I'm a Christian, married, with 5 children, a small family I know but that's where it seems we've ended up. Our local friends all have 5 to 12 children so far.
My whole family juggles and we put on juggling shows periodically so don't be surprised at the shameless juggle plugs. It's a wonderful exercise and has been scientifically proven to increase gray matter in the brain, cognitive skills and of course reflexes.
I haven't been as dedicated to transitioning as I want recently. My FIL, who owned our home, passed away Feb 19th and we've been technically "homeless" until recently. The atty kicked us out of the house so they could sell it and divide it between the sisters. We have been living in a 28ft camper trailer with intermittent internet access until we finally found our new home, a rustic old 1920's farm house on 4.643 acres in Southern VA (blue ridge mountains). It's got a lot of work to be done but we were able to buy it without a mortgage. Now I'm trying to get my shop set up so I can make utility trailers, store and sell stuff (I make and sell soaps, body care products, and other items on ebay).
I'm hoping to make friends and gain some support and possibly a buddy system to help in the raw transition. I'm addicted to cooked foods. I didn't kick the alcohol habit on my own and I doubt I'll be able to kick cooked foods on my own. Any cfaa (cooked food addicts anonymous) sponsors out there? :).
I've been trying to "go raw" on my own since 1998 after meeting a "living food" activist from New York. Initially I didn't try very hard and had no Idea what to do or what exactly outside of lettuce, carrots, etc. constituted raw foods. As I began to age, weight became more of an issue, and I developed health issues far earlier than I should have the search took on a whole new meaning and some serious efforts have taken place.
Trouble is I'm a very good cook and I eat what I make. Much of the time I'm asked to make my cooked food specialties which are very fattening. My wife and I share the cooking responsibilities though she's trying to take over 100% in the kitchen department. I've gotten several books including Alissa's material and I've started my transition efforts again. I started out by trying to go 100% right off the bat and went nuts again so I backed off and decided to do a transition but at least give up animal fats and proteins. This is a struggle but I'm working hard to maintain that much dedication. I'd like to utilize gourmet raw foods to transition into simple raw foods.
Here's me personally in as much of a nutshell as I can make it:
I'm a former Network Engineer who's jobs have been repeatedly outsourced to India, Philippines, China, etc. I still do computer repair and networking on the side but only as I can get the jobs locally or for friends. I have 3 degrees, 1 in business and 2 in computer technology which are essentially wasted as far as I can see ;).
I'm a Christian, married, with 5 children, a small family I know but that's where it seems we've ended up. Our local friends all have 5 to 12 children so far.
My whole family juggles and we put on juggling shows periodically so don't be surprised at the shameless juggle plugs. It's a wonderful exercise and has been scientifically proven to increase gray matter in the brain, cognitive skills and of course reflexes.
I haven't been as dedicated to transitioning as I want recently. My FIL, who owned our home, passed away Feb 19th and we've been technically "homeless" until recently. The atty kicked us out of the house so they could sell it and divide it between the sisters. We have been living in a 28ft camper trailer with intermittent internet access until we finally found our new home, a rustic old 1920's farm house on 4.643 acres in Southern VA (blue ridge mountains). It's got a lot of work to be done but we were able to buy it without a mortgage. Now I'm trying to get my shop set up so I can make utility trailers, store and sell stuff (I make and sell soaps, body care products, and other items on ebay).
I'm hoping to make friends and gain some support and possibly a buddy system to help in the raw transition. I'm addicted to cooked foods. I didn't kick the alcohol habit on my own and I doubt I'll be able to kick cooked foods on my own. Any cfaa (cooked food addicts anonymous) sponsors out there? :).