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Cottonball McFluffy
09-06-2010, 01:58 PM
So yes, I've been lurking here for a few months now and finally decided to sign up officially and say hi. Hi.
Um, just noticed that my avatar gif isn't quite working the way I hoped it would.. of well.
Right, back to the introductions; I've been high raw for 2 and half months now, and after a wonderfull start I feel like I could use some more support. This is definitely a lifestyle that I want to embrace for the rest of my life and aside from my teeth getting sensitive I feel absolutely phenomenol on it, only.. yeah, the place I live, the point in my life and relatives are making my resolve falter. The place I live has very limited options as far as purchasing raw goods goes. There'sa single raw food restaurant in the entire country and it's not in my city. Grocery store offerings are surprisingly limited. There's no marketplace for buying fresh produce. You get the idea. I'm currently unemployed and the lack of money is stressing me out which usually means self-medicating with food which I'm determined to avoid this time. And in the past week things have come to a head with my dad's GF to such extent that I'm very much affraid I wont be spending my upcoming birthday with them. I'm just tired of having to defend every single lifestyle choice to her and have her give me the silent treatment just because I don't think going to the doctor and eating heaps of pills just so I can eat some bagels and sweets is the right way to go.
Sorry about complaining. But yeah, I'm a bit stressed out at the moment and it's starting to affect my mood and cravings and I'm hoping to find inspiration here to get past that.

:D see, I'm smiling already.

sport
09-06-2010, 02:35 PM
It is your life and your body and do not let anybody talk you into doing something that only you will have to pay the price for later.

Welcome and I hope that we can help you along.

Tru
09-06-2010, 03:48 PM
Hi Cottonball McFluffy,

I want to encourage you that you know what makes your body feel the best and the healthiest and you've discovered something wonderful for you! It's your present to take care of your own body in the way that makes you feel the best! Not only that, but when you feel your best you'll be able to respond better to others and all the other great things that come with feeling great! And... (there's so much more...) And if this way of eating raw keeps you from needing pills and such, it sounds like...

you're lending to the future health of your body in a long term way --
like helping you now for when you're older and grey... :D

So I'm sure there are some markets that sell salad ingredients and fruit... What's your favorite fruit? Enjoy one of your favorite fruits each day for your desert.

Raw food restaurant? I'm actually finding some recipes online that are definitely comparable to a raw food restaurant... I ate some food from Thrive Restaurant, and honestly - the caulifower rice (spanish) that I made is definitely just as good or better!

If you like avacados, treat yourself to some delicious guacamole wrapped in lettuce or on a flax cracker and smile... These little things can help you get by when it's tough.

I'm new at all this --but I'm finding that these little kinds of healthy favorites really reallly help me!

Oh and here's a totally mega yummy treat! It's like cereal but all raw! It's some raw nuts chopped, raw pumpkin seeds, some raw fruit leather *you could even add bananas or apples cut up -- all ingredients mentioned so far only = about 1/2 cup. Add some awesome almond milk to this -- and you have got a delicious wonderful breakfast cereal treat! :)

Hope this helps! Don't lose heart now, you know what you need.;)








So yes, I've been lurking here for a few months now and finally decided to sign up officially and say hi. Hi.
Um, just noticed that my avatar gif isn't quite working the way I hoped it would.. of well.
Right, back to the introductions; I've been high raw for 2 and half months now, and after a wonderfull start I feel like I could use some more support. This is definitely a lifestyle that I want to embrace for the rest of my life and aside from my teeth getting sensitive I feel absolutely phenomenol on it, only.. yeah, the place I live, the point in my life and relatives are making my resolve falter. The place I live has very limited options as far as purchasing raw goods goes. There'sa single raw food restaurant in the entire country and it's not in my city. Grocery store offerings are surprisingly limited. There's no marketplace for buying fresh produce. You get the idea. I'm currently unemployed and the lack of money is stressing me out which usually means self-medicating with food which I'm determined to avoid this time. And in the past week things have come to a head with my dad's GF to such extent that I'm very much affraid I wont be spending my upcoming birthday with them. I'm just tired of having to defend every single lifestyle choice to her and have her give me the silent treatment just because I don't think going to the doctor and eating heaps of pills just so I can eat some bagels and sweets is the right way to go.
Sorry about complaining. But yeah, I'm a bit stressed out at the moment and it's starting to affect my mood and cravings and I'm hoping to find inspiration here to get past that.

:D see, I'm smiling already.

blizzardfrisbee
09-06-2010, 05:47 PM
Welcome welcome! The support is wonderful on this forum!!

Cottonball McFluffy
09-09-2010, 01:07 AM
Thanks guys. It's lovely to know there's a forum like this where asking and recieving help is made so easy.
Now I feel all warm and fuzzy. ^_^

spicyfull
09-09-2010, 10:20 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW..............Welcome to MY World.

revdrcyn
09-09-2010, 06:47 PM
Welcome!

There are quite a few threads about tooth sensitivity - try a banana search and see what you find. I have that issue as well. Switching from toothpaste to ToothSoap has helped a lot.

When the going gets tough, hang out with us. I find so much support and inspiration here -- it's really wonderful!