anyalynn
03-09-2008, 11:33 PM
Allow me to reintroduce myself. I was a wannabe raw foodist a while back, but sadly life and circumstances got in the way of my goals and dreams. While on a sad note, I will say that my relationship with my dear b/f has ended; it is not totally for the worse. He was big part of why I could not stay raw vegan or pursue many other goals I had in my life. While I still love and miss him, I know it is better that we have finally parted ways. I have gone back to being a vegan in the last few weeks and now want very much to pursue a truely raw vegan lifestyle.
I must say that while I am sad to be alone once again in my life, I am quite happy to have finally learned the vital concept of "taking care of me". That concept has eluded me for a good portion of my life and it took 14 years of unhealthy relationships to get me finally realise what that means.
I have loved and admired the raw vegan lifestyle for years now, but have never been in a place in my life to make it work. I am planning to transition from a vegan to a totally raw vegan lifestyle throughout the month of March and make April 1st (April fools!!) the beginning of my 30 day raw food challenge.
Both fortunately and unfortunately I am blessed to be living with my folks (helping to take care of my dad who has been diagnosed with Parkinsons, Systemic Lupus & Rhumatoid Arthritis). My dear mother is a vegan and totally supports my desires to become raw and wants to try to transition my father (with my help) to a mostly raw and vegan diet.
So I finally believe that I can make this happen and I really want to do my best to see to it that it does happen. I want to be one of those little old ladies that is pushing 80 and finishing her 20th Ironman and looking more like she's 50 than 80. I love and appriciate a challenge and hope that I am up for this one. I know that once I get started and get past the worst of the detox, that I will truely thrive and become vitally healthy both menatlly, spiritually and physically.
I must say that while I am sad to be alone once again in my life, I am quite happy to have finally learned the vital concept of "taking care of me". That concept has eluded me for a good portion of my life and it took 14 years of unhealthy relationships to get me finally realise what that means.
I have loved and admired the raw vegan lifestyle for years now, but have never been in a place in my life to make it work. I am planning to transition from a vegan to a totally raw vegan lifestyle throughout the month of March and make April 1st (April fools!!) the beginning of my 30 day raw food challenge.
Both fortunately and unfortunately I am blessed to be living with my folks (helping to take care of my dad who has been diagnosed with Parkinsons, Systemic Lupus & Rhumatoid Arthritis). My dear mother is a vegan and totally supports my desires to become raw and wants to try to transition my father (with my help) to a mostly raw and vegan diet.
So I finally believe that I can make this happen and I really want to do my best to see to it that it does happen. I want to be one of those little old ladies that is pushing 80 and finishing her 20th Ironman and looking more like she's 50 than 80. I love and appriciate a challenge and hope that I am up for this one. I know that once I get started and get past the worst of the detox, that I will truely thrive and become vitally healthy both menatlly, spiritually and physically.