feeling lonely on raw- joining for support

[tashaleeministry]

hi, my name is tasha. i think it has been about a year and a half that i have been doing mostly raw vegan. i was introduced to this because i have type 1 diabetes and epilepsy and someone sent me newsletters about diabetes and raw foods healing.
i have tried many variations and found a way that works well for my diabetes/health/energy...lots of water for breakfast (i exercise in the morning so i don't have to deal with blood sugar issues from food consumed), dried fruit for lunch (because the package tells me exactly how many carb grams to do insulin for), and a pound of romaine lettuce for dinner. this way i get fruit, but only one blood sugar rise during the day.
i don't eat fats because they give me sustained blood sugar highs. also i like to snack on fats and tend to eat way too many of them so it is best to just stay away.
well...i have been really frustrated lately because i very much miss having hamburgers and pizza and such. maybe because it is the holidays and i feel like i don't even have "Substitution foods" that resemble my favorite memories for holiday get-togethers, etc. i feel lonely because nobody around me is eating raw/living foods. i just get so angry and "lash out" and buy junk. i have stopped for fast food twice this week!
i got out alissa's book again...i never really attempted the recipes because it was a lot of work; i just figured i would go simple. but i am wondering if perhaps that is what i am being "led" to do...make a recipe when i want a burger. i have really been trying to be perfect- just fruits and veggies, no fatty substitutions, no fatty dressings...but it doesn't seem to be working out so well for me.
so...i am here for some community. i would like to start the 30-day challenge but it is not the first of the month- can i do so anyway?
thanks for listening.
tash

[spicyfull]

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

[sport]

Hi Tasha. You are very welcome.
I understand how you feel and I know that it is hard. It is difficult to give you advise because of your circumstances.
Did you watch the movie "raw for 30 day" http://www.rawfor30days.com/index4.html
I think that if you could stay raw for long enough to heal then you may be free to indulge in more things afterwards.
Tell us what you are allowed to eat and we will all try and suggest nice ways to eat them.

[lovenlife]

Tasha, take it from me, being raw for over two years now, SIMPLE is where raw is at. This is my experience and my success. I have mostly only had the simple raw foods from the beginning.

When I began recipes and more elaborate things, not only was my kitchen a continual mess to cleanup, but my body as well. The foods were too complex, too heavy for my body.

That being said, if you feel you will be drawn to the morsles around at this time of year, you might seek to make some yummy stuff to take with you .

What would I make if this were my challenge?

yummy raw chocolate treats..simple to make and oh soooo good
nut nog (almond milk with bananas and nutmeg) here I made this on video, maybe this will help and give yo umore ideas too! http://simplerawjoy.blogspot.com/ It is the second video entry!

burgers I made there too, they are easy and so delish

Get committed to what YOU want for your health. When you stand where you stand, clear on what you want, it will all be ok...best to you!

[Dimond]

Welcome Tasha. You can join the challenge anytime. You'll just continue it a bit longer. There's tons of people here to support you. Just remember, you're doing so well! :) Make yourself some raw goodies. Lots of simple recipes and ways to be creative, even with just fruits & veggies. Fruit puddings are something good for you since it doesn't require fats.