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green_aj
05-13-2008, 08:56 PM
I discovered raw foodism in the darkest period of my life and have never looked back. I was overweight, sick, and on the verge of an eating disorder with all the starving and binging. My appetite was so out of touch with my body, I wasn't sure about anything anymore regarding health. I was working out several hours a day and working a physically demanding job and I was STILL overweight. I was 5'4" at 160 lbs, which may not seem like a lot, but at the age of 18, trust me, that is too much...
Raw food came as a blessing. I dropped 10 lbs the first week, effortlessly. I soon became in touch with my physical needs and craving the right foods. I went to university and lost 15 lbs (instead of putting on "freshman 15"). Now some of the girls that were thinner than me before are much heavier. I shared this experience with many of my university friends and some of them have experienced similar results.

Where I am now: I did my bachelor's in 3 years (thanks to good health and good attitude). I have been very busy with exams and now getting settled in a new city. I find that I need motivation to keep going. I've been 50% raw last couple of weeks (interviews all over downtown) no time to eat and I dropped some weight, but my skin looks awful. I am extremely sensitive to change in diet and the environment (air quality, etc). I am thinking of a 100 day raw food challenge (I've done 30 day ones, twice, to advertise raw food and its results to my friends). So this is why I am here.

you will see a lot of me from now on.

I look forward to talking to all of you!

J

Morn
05-13-2008, 09:57 PM
Congrats on all your previous success with raw foods and welcome to RFT! Raw and living food truely is amazing isn't it!

Best wishes to you on your 100 day challenge. I hope you achieve all that you desire!

jacsam
05-13-2008, 11:02 PM
Green AJ....welcome....have you read Alissa's book and watched her DVD ....they really are motivating to me when I need some motivating. It's great to have you here and I'm looking forward to gleaning from you experience you already have.

RawSinger
05-13-2008, 11:48 PM
Best of luck on continuing your rawesome journey!!!

Jenifae
05-14-2008, 02:13 AM
Hi Green AJ,

Welcome to RFT. This is a great, informative, and supportive place and group of people.

So good to meet you.

Jen

spicyfull
05-14-2008, 05:58 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW............Welcome to MY World.

Frugal Raw
05-14-2008, 07:08 AM
Welcome! Your herstory is rawesome and your pics are incredible:D. So glad you are here!!