I sure hope this works

[dacyisme]

Hello, everyone! I'm a Jacksonville, FL resident, and found out about the raw diet from picking up a book by another raw author in books-a-million. It wasn't until I went searching online and stumbled across Alissa's Tyra Banks appearance on youtube that I found this site. I have been dieting for a long time, and nothing seems to work for me. I'm 5'2" and currently at 128. Some may think I'm "skinny", but actually, I'm on the borderline for overweight for my height; especially since I'm small-boned. I'm not as big as I once was, but I still have a large layer of fat to get rid of. According to Weight Watchers and Nutrisystem (I tried both and failed miserably), I should weigh between 101-109.

I've been eating probably 80-90% raw for the last seven days, but am hoping to go completely raw from here on out. I'm just taking it one day at a time and praying for the best!

[Veganforlife]

Welcome! Losing weight is a perk compared to how well one feels when eating raw. I did it because I had no other choice. Well I DID, but I wouldn't be sitting here typing if I went w/the other choice!

[Eva]

Hey there -- you're in my very old neck of the woods! I went to high school in St. Augustine and lived in the Ponte Vedra/Jax Beach area. Where in Jax are you? There is a raw restaurant in St. Augustine for when you want more gourmet (although the prices are reasonable) called Present Moment. I think the web site is www.presentmomentcafe.com... I think I heard another place would be opening in the area too.

There is also a meetup in Jax for raw foodies. (www.meetup.com)

I realize you're looking for weight loss. If you are patient, raw will help -- but the really neat things you'll discover are the clarity and energy, etc. that will come your way. You've got a great start. :)

Welcome!

[Frugal Raw]

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

[spicyfull]

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