Newbie...

[sarahtolson]

Hi there... I have been transitioning from SAD to Raw for about 4 months now. I started with vegetarian, then went vegan, and now I am 50-75% Raw as of this week.

I am joining because this is hard!!! I have comforted myself with food since childhood, and going Raw is showing me just how much!! It is painful, but a blessing because I know that I will be healthier because of it.. so any advice you could give me would be great!

Thanks all. :)

[Kristen23]

Hello there,

Well, I am new myself...so, I can't give much in way of experience/advice. But, you can talk to me if you need any support! :D

I was vegetarian, then vegan, and now on day 2 of my raw vegan 30 day challenge...

Have you joined the challenge? Even though this is going to be a way of life for me, I think joining the 30-day challenge makes the concept of time less harrowing...

Anyway, best of luck!

-kristen

[sarahtolson]

Hi Kristen.. I didn't even think about that.. but having that accountability is certainly most needed!

My husband and kiddos are not into what I am doing, and though I can incorporate some raw goodness for them, I still have to prepare standard food for them... that makes it difficult for me... :(

I am off to check out that thread. Thanks!

[Eva]

Hi Sarah! Welcome to the site! :) And good luck on your journey. :)

[spicyfull]

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

[Frugal Raw]

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

[sarahtolson]

Thanks all.. I am excited to be here.:D

[jacsam]

I feel like the best advice I could give anyone is to get Alissa's book and DVD....they give you everything you need to know to get started and stay raw. GOOD Luck....you'll love her book.

[sarahtolson]

I am waiting until payday to get that book. :) I have wanted it for a loooong time.

BTW.. I am happily snacking on some Apples and Raw almond butter... yummm!!!

[StarFire]

Aloha and Welcome to RFT!!! How exciting for you!! Im so glad you will be getting Alissa's book and the DVD.... these were the two best tools I had when I first went raw..... (and ACTUALLY .... ARE STILL my two best tools!!)

You are doing great... and pushing forward - and that's wonderful... one day at a time.... I think it's really important that you are moving forward at the pace that is comfortable for you ... in that there is success....
so blessings to you ....

RAWk on!

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