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Gaius
03-18-2009, 08:59 PM
Hello, I've joined up quite a while ago and I've always been interested in the lifestyle but I've never given any kind of commitment. I've mostly signed up to find out about healthy foods I can put in my diet, as well as other healthy alternatives to toxic products around the house. I've switched to Dr. Bronners, Crystal Deodorant and Xyliwhite toothpaste thanks to reading this forum and other places.

Now, I've decided to go 100% raw. I'm in my early 20's and I have a high-stress job coupled with an increased weight gain and a further spreading of psoriasis that has gone from being small patches here and there to covering nearly 25% of my body. Rather than seek traditional treatment, I've decided that I'm just too young and in the prime of my life to live as an overweight, psoriasis-riddled man, so I've been inspired by reviewing all the Angela Stokes videos on the web and in the filesharing networks to just go cold cucumber as she'd say.

I'm armed with a Family-Sized jug of Boku Superfood and since I live in the SF Bay Area near a Co-Op, Trader Joes and Costco, I should have no trouble finding something raw to eat throughout my day. It's begun as of this morning before work!

Wish me luck, and I hope to finally be a regular poster as I go on this little journey of mine.
spicyfull
03-19-2009, 04:54 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW...........Welcome to MY World.
gs4life
03-19-2009, 05:58 AM
welcome! you will find lots of support and inspiration here :)
Dimond
03-19-2009, 09:05 AM
Welcome Gaius. Angela is great inspiration. I started using natural products before raw and it's an excellent way to go.
Veganforlife
03-19-2009, 09:45 AM
Welcome to this healing journey! You will do fine! Get Alissa's book and DVDs - so worth it. Alissa is pretty amazing too! ;)
rayofsunshine
03-19-2009, 11:31 AM
Congratulation on making a commitment to raw! You won't be dissappointed. You seem to have a great attitude that you will easily be able to find ways to eat raw with your lifestyle.
Frugal Raw
03-19-2009, 08:24 PM
Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!
mattshor
03-19-2009, 08:46 PM
Hi, Gaius! Welcome to the board. Looking forward to hearing more from you and sharing your journey. All the best!
estiva
03-19-2009, 10:41 PM
Congratulations and best of luck with your new journey!

I'm like you, got started into this raw food's world thanks to the RevitaLive plan by Angela Stokes. I'm not 100% raw yet but during the 7 weeks that I have been following it, I have made a lof of changes into my lifestyle and feel proud about myself. I'm very exciting with all the new changes and just hoping to keep up! :)
Gaius
03-19-2009, 11:03 PM
Thanks guys. I'm trying my best. Day 2 was tough but I was (wisely) told that it's easier to ease into raw if you make sure to bombard your body with nutrients to stave off the cravings. The Boku Superfood I got is really making a difference, I think because I really don't feel like eating any bad food. Plus, I got rid of all the bread and meat products in the house as those are the most tempting of all.
freshlight
03-20-2009, 04:13 PM
Welcome! Enjoy the raw bliss :)
Cheers from Eva
klomasius
03-20-2009, 07:01 PM
Welcome, hope it's an exciting journey for you!