Raw?

[TheLaurynDoll]

Hello all

I'm Lauryn (duh) and I haven't really tried a raw food diet, but have been reading more and more about it in increasing frequency for over the past 6-8 months.

I am slowly acquiring things I would need for a raw food lifestyle... but it's hard because I live in a rural part of New Mexico where the health food store doesn't even carry raw items. There are no live food certified individuals anywhere near me (Albuquerque, NM or Lubbock/Amarillo, TX) either. I'm right outside cannon afb.

I love chocolate... and I have a severe sweet tooth. Luckily I don't have any "evident" problems from a SAD diet except the fact that I am overweight ... unfortunately for me, the extra weight "doesn't look bad" to most people.

I want to lose weight and have a healthier lifestyle where I can eat what I want without conviction and guilt. I plan to do this especially because I need to lose 45 pounds to join the air Force.

Wow... I just blabbed a lot!

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!

[juliebove]

Welcome! I don't know how doable a raw food plan would be in the Air Force. Probably not in basic training, but perhaps you could do it beyond that, if you had the right job.

You can get raw foods online. Fruits and vegetables are available at the grocery store. Sometimes you can even get raw nuts or nut butters there.

[jacsam]

Be sure and get Alissa's book and DVD.....they will really help you be successful.

[spicyfull]

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