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Mueller
11-27-2007, 12:23 AM
Hey Guys,

I have been transitioning to an organic whole foods plant based diet for the past couple years. Reading 'Fast Food Nation' really started me on this path.

Since that time, reading work by John Robbins caused me to give up dairy and recently 'The China Study' cemented the deal for me and I decided to become totally vegan after being very close for a couple of years.

Since that time, I have discovered raw foods and I am so excited. This feels like what I have been searching for. After eating maybe 90% raw for the past couple of weeks, I have gone 100% for the past few days and I feel great.

I am having a big paradigm shift recently. For example, when I first read 'Fast Food Nation' I was like, ok, I am giving up fast food, all forms of meat and any farmed fish. I was kind of eliminating things from my diet and searching for things to replace them.

Since finding raw food, I have replaced my mindset of what I have to eliminate with a mindset of being totally excited to try new fruits, vegetables and raw food dishes. I love the culture and spirit of this movement. Socially, for health, and for for the environment.

Ok. That about sums about my intro. Oh and btw I am 26, live in NYC and I am single. Walks in the park, yoga, and raw food dates are acceptable.

Matt

GlimR
11-27-2007, 07:25 AM
Welcome to the forum Matt.....wishing you a great journey!

Rawmichelle
11-27-2007, 08:05 AM
Hey Matt, welcome!!! I am in Brooklyn/single!! I am new here too but everybody is totally awesome and answers any questions you may have!

Ok. That about sums about my intro. Oh and btw I am 26, live in NYC and I am single. Walks in the park, yoga, and raw food dates are acceptable.

Ditto!

spicyfull
11-27-2007, 11:45 PM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW..........Welcome to MY World.

jerseygirl1969
11-28-2007, 12:30 AM
Congrats Mueller! You are going to love raw! Be sure to visit Pure Food & Wine and Quintessence in the city. You will love those restaurants! Good luck with everything.

MindyLee
11-28-2007, 12:36 AM
Hey there... I'm a newbie here too.. and I have to say that "Fast Food Nation" is what turned me into a vegetarian too!! So cheers to that!! :D Have been working on the full transition to Vegan for awhile now! And I'm soo excited to transition to a Raw food diet!

Good luck!

Radiantly Raw
11-28-2007, 01:26 PM
Hi Mueller! Sounds like quite a journey! And it makes perfect sense. I think I'm going to be giving those 2 books to family for Christmas presents!!! I too love the "culture and spirit of this movement" I love the way you put that!! Welcome to the group & please jump right in! :D

StarFire
11-29-2007, 07:40 PM
Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! I've been enjoying your blog! I'm a bit behind (been out of the loop for a couple of days!!) but I've had fun reading your posts!!!

blessings on your journey!

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melihhc
11-30-2007, 12:01 PM
hey matt ---
have to ask- did you go to IIN?
i'm a graduate!
love, M

Mueller
11-30-2007, 02:49 PM
Hi Everyone,

JerseyGirl, thanks for the Quintessence recommendation. I hadn't heard about that one.

^^M, I haven't attended IIN but I have read alot about them and bought a book they offer. I'd love to hear about your experience there.

Mull

Colorawdo girl
11-30-2007, 04:58 PM
Qintessence is amazing!!!! Raw chef Dan has a gift for preparing rawkin food......and Pure Food and Wine has amazing desserts. Jubbs is great too.....NYC has alot to offer rawfoodists! Enjoy

melihhc
12-02-2007, 05:34 PM
hey matt---
i have so much to say about IIN i wouldn't even know where to begin --- would love to tell you all about it.
send me an email --- or get me on myspace.
love,
M

solongng00dnite
12-03-2007, 08:17 AM
Hello There.

Welcome!, this board is amazing and you will love it.

I dont live in the city but I am here everyday for work so if you happen to stumble upon any good restaurants or stores let me know ;)

It's nice to see another NYer not from upstate on here, there arent many from what I've seen. Welcome again.:)

Nicole

Lucky Lady
12-03-2007, 04:43 PM
Hi,
You've made a smart choice. I wish you well on your journey. Raw food is the way to go. I feel WONDRFUL after being raw for almost 6 months.

Lucky Lady