Reverse before and afters...

[kissum]

I really hope this is okay to post, but I think it might inspire some to stick with raw!


This is me after being raw for about 6 months:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Kissum/c0081b82-1.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Kissum/pat30th.jpg
(I know we're being silly- it was my SO's 30th!)

You can see how my skin is glowing, how healthy I look.

And this is me after returning to SAD for the last 2 months.

(same outfit as first picture)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Kissum/thanks065.jpg

And then Thanksgiving- notice how exhausted I look- my skin is dull, and I look no where near as healthy.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Kissum/thanks.jpg


What I think is more important than the fact that I've obviously gained weight (about 10 lbs) is the health! I look ill!

Anyway, so I've been easing myself back into raw and am back on 100%! I just thought some might benefit from seeing what happens when you abandon the raw lifestyle.

[Veganforlife]

GR8 post! I'm sure the visual will help others "stick" with the program.
But it's how we learn. From our mistakes...
You're still a cutie!!!;)

[rawchic]

You can definitely see a big difference. Luckily, the transformation happens quickly when you go back to raw! It's completely normal to bounce back and forth at the beginning. Now that you've realized how much better raw is, I'm sure it will be easier to stick with it this time :)

[RawMommy08]

Wow what a big difference! I have noticed the same thing happen with myself after going back to SAD. I can't wait to look vibrant and healthy again. You can do this! (and so can I lol)

[curlygirl82]

Hey, I really commend you for sharing this with us. You're gorgeous in all the pics, but you definitely have the glow in the raw ones. Thanks for the inspiration, and best to you in your transition back to raw.

[spicyfull]

Thanks for Sharing..Great Photos.

[RawHeaven]

You're still beautiful. I completely understand what you share about looking ill. It is easy to fall, but just as easy to get back on. Especially when you see the visuals which makes it more evident what is really going on. I didn't take pictures when I digressed in the summer for a bit, but I felt similarly. I felt terrible and looked dull. It probably was not so much noticeable with my SAD friends and family, but I'm sure my RAW friends would've picked it up. Maybe it has to do with losing & regaining the coveted "glow". :)

Thank you so much for sharing. It's certainly something to think about. Sometimes the slips are critical to the process. Now you know the difference. And you can see it.

I wish you the best success as you embrace RAW again.

[freshlight]

you are gorgeous! Thank you for the lovely pictures :)