I'm new from Ontario Canada

[Molly229]

Good morning. I live in the Ottawa Valley and am new to raw. I'm excited to start the new journey. Today is my first day. It can be a little overwhelming to a newbie with all the different raw options so I'm starting out small with the things that I already know and will grow from there.

I'm almost 46, married to a Canadian Military man with a 15 yr old son a cat and a dog. I love gardening, running and anything that lifts me up and challenges me at the same time.

[SandraDee]

Hello from a fellow Ontarian!!!! :D I wish you the very best of luck on your journey! This time around I also kept things simple... just eat raw foods. And I'm so set for a new raw life this time around. Last time I tried to do it all... gardening, sprouting, books, cd's, change bath products, is this raw, is that raw?? etc., etc., and I got overwhelmed very quickly... and gave up. So it sounds like you are on the right track. It's all just about consuming raw foods... first and foremost. Try not to sweat the small stuff... we can always tweak the little things later, once we're comfortable with the present changes. Welcome to the forum... and gooood luck!!!!!!

[tepiglet]

Hi and welcome fellow Ontarian!
I'm a 33 year old mom of two living near Niagara Falls,
and as far as I know,the only Raw Foodist-let alone vegan-in the area.Lol
Feel free to e-mail me,if you have any questions and/or want to talk about
the raw food lifestyle,etc..

[StarFire]

Aloha and Welcome to RFT!!! So glad you have joined us! I think there are quite a few Canadians here!

blessings on your journey!!

rawk on!

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[spicyfull]

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

[buffalogal]

I'm down here in the "Queen City", "the city of good neighbors", Buffalo, NY!! I actually live south of Buffalo, in Springville, which for those of you who have been skiing in Ellicottville, you drove right past my house!!! (Lots of Canadians in Ellicottville, eh!!) Anyway, there's lots of resources down here for Raw Foodists!! (Health Food Stores, Co-ops, even grocery stores with organic sections.) Lots of Canadians come to Buffalo for shopping, now that your dollar is at par! (Lucky you!!) Good luck to you!!:)

[tepiglet]

I really should go to Buffalo,since I'm in St.Catharines,which is only a stone's
throw away.
Unfortunately,where I live,isn't very veg friendly.
Although there are some health food stores that stock some raw food specialty items(surely someone else in town is buying this stuff besides me?)
When I tell most people that I'm a vegetarian-let alone an aspiring raw food
vegan-I get some very funny looks.LOL
Up until now,I thought the only vegetarian and/or raw food resources/groups
were in Toronto,and that's one heck of a trek for me to do on a regular basis.

[Vivafree2]

Welcome Molly! Have fun , enjoy your stay here and explore the forum -this is the place where banana is a key to the treasure of knowledge!
Raw is the way! Stay on the path!

[jacsam]

Welcome to RFT....hope you love reading Alissa's book and everyone here.

[mel]

Welcome Molly,

I also live in the Ottawa area...

Believe it or not, there's a happening raw community here. Make sure to come out to SimplyRaw Potlucks, held the last Friday of each month. Details are on their website www.simplyraw.ca.

Hope to see you at the next one!

Mel

[CrazyDelicious]

Welcome from Toronto! (another ontarian :) )
You are in luck! As mel said, Ottawa has a great raw community and plenty of
places to buy raw foods and several places you can go out and eat raw.
Welcome to the raw journey we are all on !! :D

[nfracer]

Welcome Molly,

I also live in the Ottawa area...

Believe it or not, there's a happening raw community here. Make sure to come out to SimplyRaw Potlucks, held the last Friday of each month. Details are on their website www.simplyraw.ca.

Hope to see you at the next one!

Mel
I was going to mention simplyraw also! I am over the bridge and across "the pond" near Watertown, NY.....welcome aboard molly229....I see you mentioned running.....Do you do the marathon in Ottawa? I just registered a few days ago....do it every year and hope to qualify for Boston again with it!!!! Maybe I'll see you!!!!

[Molly229]

Nfracer.... we are a military family and just moved here last July. I ran the 2006 Saskatoon Marathon. My first one. It was great. I get an endorphin rush from running :) I can't wait for spring to be out more.

Thanks for all the info. on the Ottawa area raw happenings. I will be sure to check it out.

I'm just getting into this. It's definately a learning experience. My husband thinks I'm crazy.... lol The first 2 days I felt great. Today I felt like I was run over by a truck. Headachey and tired.... just worn out.

[Radiantly Raw]

Welcome to the group!! Nice to meet you!:D

Sounds like a good plan! You'll learn more as you go along. No reason not to just jump right in in the meantime!!

Best wishes on your raw adventure!!