RawFoodGirl
07-01-2008, 10:23 AM
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley and I am 23 years old. I live in Orlando, FL with my husband, 4 cats, 2 dogs and bird. Today is my very first day on the raw food diet and I am very excited about starting it.
I have always been a little tubbier than most girls. However, weight really wasn't a huge problem for me until I moved out into the real world, away from my then sheltered life. The taste of food and the freedom of being able to eat what I wanted really did become an addiction for me. My husband and I don't really cook so we take the easy way out by always eating fast food. Although it hasn't done much to his figure, it certainly has mine.
I have spent years trying different diets and promising myself that I will start eating better. However, I always seem to fail. I can never fully make it through an entire week without wanting a single sip of coca cola which then leads to the breaking of a spiraling crap food cycle. Once the cycle goes into action, I then fall off my wagon and continue back with my crappy lifestyle. I, of course, feel depressed and helpless once again which then leads me to another fad diet to try. It's literally gotten to the point where my husband doesn't "hear" me anymore. I no longer have that at home support system due to previously failed missions.
I know deep down that I need to look beyond all of the failure and to try to make a commitment to myself. I don't need to do this diet for anyone but myself so for that very reason, there is no reason as to why I can't stay strong and to follow through with something. I know that the ending result will not only give me my self confidence and happiness back, but it will also give me my health back.
This very reason is what has led me to want to start the Raw Food journey. Honestly, it's not just about losing weight. It is more about my inner and outer self of health. My given challenge will first be to make it through the week. If I can get through the very first week, I will definitely be proud of myself and will then continue to set higher standards for myself. :)
I have always been a little tubbier than most girls. However, weight really wasn't a huge problem for me until I moved out into the real world, away from my then sheltered life. The taste of food and the freedom of being able to eat what I wanted really did become an addiction for me. My husband and I don't really cook so we take the easy way out by always eating fast food. Although it hasn't done much to his figure, it certainly has mine.
I have spent years trying different diets and promising myself that I will start eating better. However, I always seem to fail. I can never fully make it through an entire week without wanting a single sip of coca cola which then leads to the breaking of a spiraling crap food cycle. Once the cycle goes into action, I then fall off my wagon and continue back with my crappy lifestyle. I, of course, feel depressed and helpless once again which then leads me to another fad diet to try. It's literally gotten to the point where my husband doesn't "hear" me anymore. I no longer have that at home support system due to previously failed missions.
I know deep down that I need to look beyond all of the failure and to try to make a commitment to myself. I don't need to do this diet for anyone but myself so for that very reason, there is no reason as to why I can't stay strong and to follow through with something. I know that the ending result will not only give me my self confidence and happiness back, but it will also give me my health back.
This very reason is what has led me to want to start the Raw Food journey. Honestly, it's not just about losing weight. It is more about my inner and outer self of health. My given challenge will first be to make it through the week. If I can get through the very first week, I will definitely be proud of myself and will then continue to set higher standards for myself. :)