paperdoll08
08-07-2009, 10:02 AM
I just wanted to make a quick intro...I've been lurking on the board for about a week now, and I'm really impressed by the passion, dedication and insight that seems to flood the boards from all the awesome members!
Firstly, I'm brand spankin' new to raw! Even the idea of raw, raw foodism, and what it entails. Since the beginning of the year, I've been working for a woman who is a dedicated vegan, raw foodie, and advocate for change as far as the food industry goes. I think slowly but surely, I've really learned a lot from being in that envirnment, and while I wasn't completely nieve to the health benefits related to food and diet, I guess only recently did I realize how encompassing it is. So, here I am!
I've always been "food concious", and have always watched my diet (for better or for worse). Years of eating disorders, I think have contributed largely to wanting to find a better way to live and eat. While I am "better" in some terms, I still live in this mutually antagonistic state, where food is a fight for me, and I'd really like to treat my body better, repair a lot of the damage I've done--and hopefully find a happy place with food. I realize there is no cure-all. I've done all of the emotional, and psychological work it takes to really sustain a healthy lifestyle, away from my eating disorders...but, I think old habits die hard, and the way I interact with food is not ideal for me at this point in my life. I've heard amazing stories, of all kinds on this board concerning the life changing affects converting to raw foodism has made for many people. I'm hoping to learn a lot on my journey. Become a healthier, happier, stronger, cleaner me. I'm sure I'll have plently of questions along the way!
I'm sure you'll be hearing from me soon, on the boards!
Thanks!
Firstly, I'm brand spankin' new to raw! Even the idea of raw, raw foodism, and what it entails. Since the beginning of the year, I've been working for a woman who is a dedicated vegan, raw foodie, and advocate for change as far as the food industry goes. I think slowly but surely, I've really learned a lot from being in that envirnment, and while I wasn't completely nieve to the health benefits related to food and diet, I guess only recently did I realize how encompassing it is. So, here I am!
I've always been "food concious", and have always watched my diet (for better or for worse). Years of eating disorders, I think have contributed largely to wanting to find a better way to live and eat. While I am "better" in some terms, I still live in this mutually antagonistic state, where food is a fight for me, and I'd really like to treat my body better, repair a lot of the damage I've done--and hopefully find a happy place with food. I realize there is no cure-all. I've done all of the emotional, and psychological work it takes to really sustain a healthy lifestyle, away from my eating disorders...but, I think old habits die hard, and the way I interact with food is not ideal for me at this point in my life. I've heard amazing stories, of all kinds on this board concerning the life changing affects converting to raw foodism has made for many people. I'm hoping to learn a lot on my journey. Become a healthier, happier, stronger, cleaner me. I'm sure I'll have plently of questions along the way!
I'm sure you'll be hearing from me soon, on the boards!
Thanks!