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Jisreadyforthehealthy
06-08-2010, 01:56 AM
Hello folks!

My name is "J" (I am a female) and I have been looking at this forum for awhile now. I have read and believe it or not watched videos on youtube from folks who live the raw lifestyle. I have searched and searched for information on the internet. I watched a film titled "The beautiful truth" as related to Gerson. I enjoyed the information and looked further into it. I received the gift of a kidney 5 years ago and I just want to do right by it. I know it all sounds horrible,but I know that I shall live a long full life and this life style seems right for me. Putting toxic things into this body is not what I want to do.

I gained weight after surgery. That part was planned,but I never lost the weight. I lost 40 pds prior to surgery to be healthier. I guess the rude remarks from family somehow got me down,but I am up and ready! Family remarks are hard to shake for me.

I grew up eating fried everything(Southern diet) We weren't the wealthiest folks,so go figure being overweight. My brother lost his weight pretty much with help from his friend,but I gained and he is somewhat discouraging. I am in college,so we live together. He is a good brother,but he thinks he knows what I should do in order to lose weight.

folks think that my portion controls are off,but no. I never over eat. It was the things I ate with not much exercise that drove me to be overweight. I sort of hate the stereotype that every doctor and nutritionist told me. They probably thought I lied. I got full fairly fast and gave the rest to my brothers or parents. I know not everyone who eats raw is not overweight.

What is hard for me is when my parents bring something unhealthy home and I give in. I do good for 16 hours and fast food is here. In all I just want to be healthier and give my body the proper nourishment that it lacks. I am starting this in order to become healthier though weight loss and just an overall healthier diet. I would like to start juicing. I am a student,so I hope I can budget this. Thanks for reading folks.

NellieBelle
06-08-2010, 06:25 AM
Hello J! I'm so glad that you found this forum! The folks here are knowlegable and supportive, so visit here often.
I know it's difficult to diet when your friends and family are not supportive. That is why I haven't told anyone what I am doing. Luckily I live alone so I don't have the temptations of junk food in the house. Try your best to tune out the negativity around you and keep your eye on the prize. Better health! Good luck, Sweetie.
Nell

StarFire
06-09-2010, 12:14 AM
Aloha and Welcome to RFT!!! I am so impressed J that you are pushing ahead with your goal to become healthy ... even though you may not have a lot of support at home... I think the fact that you are making the effort to be healthy is so important! I think it's a beautiful thing that you appreicate the gift of you new kidney .... and 'to do right by it'... THAT J -- is so cool.

I'm glad you found this site -- you will find lots of ideas and recipes here along with support... keep on keepin on J... you will see the amazing changes that Living and Vibrant foods can do!

RAWk on!!

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lodestar
06-10-2010, 07:01 PM
you are most welcome here.

spicyfull
06-11-2010, 02:14 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW...............Welcome to MY World.

Jisreadyforthehealthy
06-13-2010, 12:08 PM
Thank you to all the well wishers. I appreciate it a lot.