RawYorkCity
09-12-2008, 12:42 AM
Hi everybody!
I've been a member of this forum for a bit, but I failed to make an introduction. Well here goes! I'm 18, male, a freshman in college, and as you may tell from my username I'm from the mighty New York City! However, I currently reside in Canada where I am at university. I have been eating raw on and off for about a month, but starting this week I am 100% commited!
Prior to going raw I was eating a bit healthier than the SAD, but way too much protein rich foods. I started have extreme back aches, to which I figured was either a kidney or colon problem. I looked for books on detox diets, when I came across a book about raw foods. I purchased and read, cover to cover, this book (sorry it's not Alissa's book even though I read hers too I can assure you! :D) in the same day. Mind you I was not considered overweight, nor did I think I was, but in the month or so that I've introduced more and more raw foods into my diet, and by taking meat out of my diet, I lost 12 lbs, have an actual glow to my skin now, have more energy plus better sleeping habits, and best of all NO MORE BACK PAINS!
I believe this life style is the most wonderful lifestyle imaginable, and I feel so blessed to have learned of it at my age. I hope I can inspire all individuals seeking a beacon of hope regardless of age. By the way, going raw is the best way to beat the freshman 15 haha. All that's needed is a mini fridge, a juice bar, and a salad bar. I'm set here woot!
I've been a member of this forum for a bit, but I failed to make an introduction. Well here goes! I'm 18, male, a freshman in college, and as you may tell from my username I'm from the mighty New York City! However, I currently reside in Canada where I am at university. I have been eating raw on and off for about a month, but starting this week I am 100% commited!
Prior to going raw I was eating a bit healthier than the SAD, but way too much protein rich foods. I started have extreme back aches, to which I figured was either a kidney or colon problem. I looked for books on detox diets, when I came across a book about raw foods. I purchased and read, cover to cover, this book (sorry it's not Alissa's book even though I read hers too I can assure you! :D) in the same day. Mind you I was not considered overweight, nor did I think I was, but in the month or so that I've introduced more and more raw foods into my diet, and by taking meat out of my diet, I lost 12 lbs, have an actual glow to my skin now, have more energy plus better sleeping habits, and best of all NO MORE BACK PAINS!
I believe this life style is the most wonderful lifestyle imaginable, and I feel so blessed to have learned of it at my age. I hope I can inspire all individuals seeking a beacon of hope regardless of age. By the way, going raw is the best way to beat the freshman 15 haha. All that's needed is a mini fridge, a juice bar, and a salad bar. I'm set here woot!