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mellow_muse
01-30-2008, 03:04 PM
Hello all you beautiful Raw People! :)

My name is Christina and I'm 28. I'm originally from Dallas, Texas, but have been living on the east coast of Ireland since December, 2006. I've been curious about the raw lifestyle for a while now, but I think that it's consuming the Standard Irish Diet, with all its loads of potatoes, bland overcooked veg, and not to mention lots of Guiness, that really left me craving some serious dietary changes! A few months ago I became vegetarian and started drinking green smoothies, after reading Green for Life. Then on Jan 1, I started introducing more raw meals into my diet and I hope to gradually increase my rawness to 80-90% this year.

Even after only a month of semi-raw, people have started commenting on changes in my appearance. A coworker, who was unaware of my dietary changes, asked me what I'd been doing, because she notices "a complete transformation" and said that my skin was glowing!
I love how much more energy I have, and the feeling of wellbeing I get preparing and eating raw organic produce.

I was pointed to this wonderful site by Sport, a who also here in Ireland. I have been browsing through all the mouthwatering recipes, and I'm blown away by how helpful and friendly everyone here is.
So thank you to all of you, for already being an inspiration to me!

Feel free to drop me a line anytime! I'm eager to make friends on this same journey!

love and joy,
Christina

lanettasmouse
01-30-2008, 03:09 PM
hello and welcome. congratulations on taking control of your life. raw is a beautiful lifestyle and you have made the right decision for yourself. feel free to ask whatever you may need. and again, welcome

aliciamatheson
01-30-2008, 08:12 PM
Hi Christina,

Welcome! Ireland needs YOU to be a raw food trailblazer! (I lived in England for several years...I understand...!).

Any chance of getting Alissa's book sent to Ireland? It's worth it for the recipes and inspiration.

See you on the boards, Alicia

spicyfull
01-30-2008, 08:15 PM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW.......Welcome to MY World.

sport
01-31-2008, 10:58 AM
OK Girl
Great to see you posting. Hope that it goes on forever.

jacsam
01-31-2008, 06:34 PM
Wow....I bet you loved the glowing compliment. Sounds like your well on your way. Good luck and welcome. Judith:)

mellow_muse
02-01-2008, 02:51 PM
Thanks so much for the welcome guys! :)

Christina

lily
02-01-2008, 02:57 PM
What a great story! It's so wonderful when we get comments like you have done, isn't it.

A warm welcome to you from over the Irish Sea...

Radiantly Raw
02-05-2008, 04:03 PM
Welcome to the group Christina! I wish you much success on your raw journey! It's an awesome path to be on!!:D

StarFire
02-09-2008, 07:25 PM
Aloha and Welcome to RFT!!! wowzers!!! that is sooo awesome that people are already noticing your RAWmacious glow!! How wonderful! I'm so glad you have found this forum.... it truly is so supportive - lots of fun and a great place to check in and talk to others from around the world that share our passion!!

blessings on your journey --- enjoy the ride!!

rawk on!!

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