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Momto2
11-02-2009, 08:21 PM
Hi Everyone,

I thought I would introduce myself. I have been lurking here for a week or two. I first heard about raw food back in September and did some green smoothies, which I really liked. I tried to go raw at that point but I wasn't doing something right and I was hungry all the time. So I went back to my SAD diet. I have been completely raw today and mostly raw a few days before that. My breakfast for these raw or almost raw days has been almond butter, ground flax and blueberries and that seems to keep me full feeling for quite a while.

Some background about me...I am a stay at home, homeschooling mom to two children. My family eats the SAD diet but they get quite a few good things thrown in there too. I preserve much of our garden food, grind my wheat to make my own whole wheat bread, etc. I have not even told my husband I am doing this but I am sure he knows as there are lots of books about raw food sitting around. At this point, he would never consider doing what I am doing. I did a diet similar to this a couple of years ago but I found it much more difficult as I had to cut out all sweets and all fruit. I do not have a big weight problem, but a few pounds would be a bonus. :) Mostly just trying to eat a little healthier.

I am so happy to have found this group. Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Amy

Veganforlife
11-02-2009, 08:53 PM
Hey Amy! Welcome! Is one of those books laying around Alissa's? Should be!

IamLoved
11-03-2009, 09:41 AM
Hi Amy,

We just recently moved to Southern Illinois from Maine. Welcome to the raw food lifestyle! :)

islesgirl
11-03-2009, 08:41 PM
Hello Amy. I just wanted to give you a welcome too. It sounds as if you are already well ahead of many in pursuing a healthy lifestyle. You are trying to set a good example for your children. You'll be fine here. I agree that it is great to have Alissa's book and DVD, if you haven't already got it. I just made her "Eggplant Parmesan" Page 402 today! Yippee! Many rave about it.

Sue.

spicyfull
11-04-2009, 12:20 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW........Welcome to MY World.

Frugal Raw
11-14-2009, 07:08 AM
Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!!