OnMyJourney
12-01-2009, 07:58 AM
Hello everyone!! *waves* :)
As the name implies, I am OnMyJourney...figuratively and literally. I've been making changes in regard to the health of my and my daughter's life over the past several years and I am now a vegetarian (after a 5 month run with Pesceterianism). In early October I decided to do the Master Cleanse to rid myself of as many toxins as possible and to use it as a platform to begin my life as a vegetarian, with the goal of 100% raw. I have never felt better in all my life. I am resting better than I ever have (which has always been a major problem for me, thus my previous addiction to caffeine). Speaking of such I haven't had a Diet Coke OR cup of coffee since Oct 16, which is a HUGE deal for me. Despite such, I am so much more mentally clear, alert and energetic. I found that upon completing the cleanse (I did 12 days) that I lost all desire for meat and caffeinated drinks. It's as if my taste buds have no point of reference for it. I still enjoy the smells of the meats and coffee when it is around me, but I don't desire to have it. Weird, huh?
My 10 year old who still eats some meat (organic) is requesting less and less as the days pass and is very much enjoying the vegetarian and raw food dishes and snacks that I buy/prepare for her. I am BEYOND ESTATIC about the changes in our lives and the health benefits we now experience and will continue to experience. I was so out of my mind excited last night as she and I talked about it that she told me I should be a "health food preacher." I burst into laughter! ...gotta love kids! :D
I've lurked here for a long time before joining...and then being a bit nervous continued to lurk until last night. I have learned so much from you all as I read day in and day out. I thank you so much for your insight and wisdom and for sharing your experiences! They have touched my life and that of my daughter in an immeasurable way and we are grateful.
Right now, I am saving for Vita Mix and Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator! I can't wait to MAKE, in my own kitchen, some of the wonderful treats and meals for my daughter that I have read. I have wandered the cyberworld collecting raw food recipes and memorizing them so when the day comes she and I can go "bananas" (hehe) in the kitchen! The thought of KNOWING that every morsel put into her mouth will be wholesome and amazing fuel for her body and brain excites me to the point of tears!
I am loving this journey thus far and can't wait to learn more from you all, get to know you on a more personal level and get my dream raw kitchen tools!!!
Have a wonderful day everyone and thank you Alissa, for the vision to create this space for us all.
As the name implies, I am OnMyJourney...figuratively and literally. I've been making changes in regard to the health of my and my daughter's life over the past several years and I am now a vegetarian (after a 5 month run with Pesceterianism). In early October I decided to do the Master Cleanse to rid myself of as many toxins as possible and to use it as a platform to begin my life as a vegetarian, with the goal of 100% raw. I have never felt better in all my life. I am resting better than I ever have (which has always been a major problem for me, thus my previous addiction to caffeine). Speaking of such I haven't had a Diet Coke OR cup of coffee since Oct 16, which is a HUGE deal for me. Despite such, I am so much more mentally clear, alert and energetic. I found that upon completing the cleanse (I did 12 days) that I lost all desire for meat and caffeinated drinks. It's as if my taste buds have no point of reference for it. I still enjoy the smells of the meats and coffee when it is around me, but I don't desire to have it. Weird, huh?
My 10 year old who still eats some meat (organic) is requesting less and less as the days pass and is very much enjoying the vegetarian and raw food dishes and snacks that I buy/prepare for her. I am BEYOND ESTATIC about the changes in our lives and the health benefits we now experience and will continue to experience. I was so out of my mind excited last night as she and I talked about it that she told me I should be a "health food preacher." I burst into laughter! ...gotta love kids! :D
I've lurked here for a long time before joining...and then being a bit nervous continued to lurk until last night. I have learned so much from you all as I read day in and day out. I thank you so much for your insight and wisdom and for sharing your experiences! They have touched my life and that of my daughter in an immeasurable way and we are grateful.
Right now, I am saving for Vita Mix and Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator! I can't wait to MAKE, in my own kitchen, some of the wonderful treats and meals for my daughter that I have read. I have wandered the cyberworld collecting raw food recipes and memorizing them so when the day comes she and I can go "bananas" (hehe) in the kitchen! The thought of KNOWING that every morsel put into her mouth will be wholesome and amazing fuel for her body and brain excites me to the point of tears!
I am loving this journey thus far and can't wait to learn more from you all, get to know you on a more personal level and get my dream raw kitchen tools!!!
Have a wonderful day everyone and thank you Alissa, for the vision to create this space for us all.