new & don't know where to begin

[iceshadow]

Hi, I'm from West Sussex here in the UK. I'm turning to raw because my body needs a radical overhaul - i've just been diagnosed with diabetes type II and after years taking medication for depression, I am seriously obese. I was heading for a gastric bypass or gastric band, but became worried about stories of vitamin deficiencies afterwards and hairloss (my hair's already thinned out due to side-effects of medication).

I don't really know where to start - although I've just recently cut out processed foods. I guess I have a long way to go!!

[Frugal Raw]

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

[bellamausi]

I really hope you'll stay around! There is much information to be found about raw foods on the internet.

If you can afford it, going to a raw retreat for a couple of weeks will help you learn the basics of raw foods, and make you more comfortable applying it in your life.

You are welcome to message me, if you want to talk. :)

[Infinitus]

Get hold of a copy of Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days

http://www.rawfor30days.com/index4.html

Diabetes is easily dealt with.

[spicyfull]

Well you made the RIGHT Start by stopping by here. I Thank you for NOT getting a by-pass. You can EAT your way out of this. First I would order Alissa's Book Living on Live Food, I would get the Green Smoothie Book by Victoria B.

Green Smoothies are the Answer to your Prayers. You will find ALL the Support you need on this Forum. Start WALKING, MOVE, and MOVE some More.

READ and READ everything you can about RAW.

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

[spicyfull]

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=42834&referrerid=4614

[iceshadow]

Thanks so much for all your replies. I'm really excited to be doing this. I've just had a large green salad with vittoria tomatoes and basil drizzled with oil - delish! I don't know anything about how to combine foods so I finished off with a banana as I was still peckish.

Thanks for the advice posted.

God bless, :)

[jacsam]

Get Alissa's book and dvd. You can order them on her website together. After watching and reading you'll know exactly what you need to do. Good luck.

[Moretta]

Welcome and good luck on your RAWNESS journey.