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terry brown
10-25-2010, 12:14 PM
Hi Raw Friends,

Today it has been one year since I changed my diet and lifestyle to the raw way.

Alissa's book gave me the final push, I had contemplated going raw for YEARS. Reading her book gave me the confidence to GO FOR IT!
What a year it has been!!

I want to share a few of the highlights in hopes to encourage others that may be struggling.
~ I feel very good!
~I have more energy than ever before
~ I have clarity of thought
~ I have more stamina
~ I am at my perfect weight of 125
~All of my clothes fit so well!
~My skin is clear and I look younger than before I started
~Food does not have the same addictive grip it had on me before, I eat to live, not live to eat
~I have learned so much, what foods are good for us, how to detox and so on, I had my first fast and colon cleanses, very beneficial!!
~ Food makes me feel GOOD, not bloated and stuffed.
~Several rather serious health issues have cleared up

The challenges have been.... in the beginning it was tough. It took me about 6 months to stop feeling deprived and stop craving cooked food. Now I look at it and have no desire what so ever.
I also felt lonely as there are not too many people that "get" this lifestyle. I am forever grateful to this board and my new raw friend Bette, lovenlife!!
What a great support she has been. Every one on this board is so willing to lend a helping hand and support when needed.

Now I am quite comfortable with this way of life and like it very much.
Is life perfect now that I am raw? NO. Do I feel wonderful all of the time? NO Do I still have a few health issure? YES, but life seems so much better these days, and I am grateful.

I wish everyone success and joy on their own personal journey.

Namaste.

With Love and Gratitude,
Terry

Shine
10-25-2010, 12:32 PM
Terry!! ((HUGS))) I am SO PROUD OF YOU! Way to go, what an inspiration :) I remember starting on Day One with you last year....you give me hope that with more determination I can get there too. Thank you for sharing :D

~Many Blessings~

Aleesha Sattva
10-25-2010, 12:52 PM
congrats!!! here's to many more years to come!

GreenT
10-25-2010, 01:00 PM
That is TERRIFIC!! Congratulations...

Raw,Raw,RawGal
10-25-2010, 02:06 PM
Way to go Terry! If I could have it my way the entire world would live the Raw way! It makes sense. ;)

lovenlife
10-25-2010, 02:10 PM
Awesome Terry...YOU are the one who did it and we all helped!
It has been such a blessing to support you. You are one special lady! You deserve the most amaZING life!



Hoooray Hoot Hoot Yipeeeeee Happy one year anniversary to you!

RawKnitster
10-25-2010, 02:33 PM
Congratulations!!! Well done!!! It is wonderful to have the support of rawfoodtalkers. So many of us share the same story. Alissa's book and finding this website was the final push for me, too. :D

Healthy regards for the future ~ RK

LisaCorine
10-25-2010, 02:42 PM
WOW!!! Thanks for sharing & congratulations! :)

valkyriesmyst
10-25-2010, 02:59 PM
Terry, congratulations. You are an inspiration!

revdrcyn
10-25-2010, 03:16 PM
Congratulations! You are awesome and I know life it good for you as a result!!!

klomasius
10-25-2010, 05:46 PM
Great stuff Terry! Sounds familiar. ;)

JCB44
10-25-2010, 06:06 PM
Congrats!!! thanks for the post and encouragement.

terry brown
10-25-2010, 06:41 PM
Thanks all for the kind replies and in sharing this special day with me.
Hi Shine, I was thinking of you, thanks for commenting... seems like just yesterday we were entering " the raw world" at the same time!

blizzardfrisbee
10-25-2010, 06:47 PM
Thank you for posting --- what an inspiration to me!

LNdolls
10-26-2010, 03:01 AM
Great post! Congratulations on your freedom and good health!

RawkinM
10-26-2010, 03:13 AM
Thank you for sharing your year of discovery with us! And for helping to inspire us newer rawbies!

January Noir
10-26-2010, 10:32 PM
What an achievement! Congrats!

Basenjimamma
10-27-2010, 07:03 AM
Terry, congratulations..I am so happy to hear of your health and pleasure achieved. Your story rings very true to my daily challenges as well. I too, hope to be able to say..yeah, I've been RAW for a year..2, 3 or forever..one day at a time..

Me getting Alissa's book back in Feb-10 helped me tremendously as well in my journey..not to mention this wonderful forum.

Tulips
10-27-2010, 06:39 PM
hi terry

congrats

can you tell me what kind of health problems you had that this helpsd

vitara
10-28-2010, 01:08 AM
can you tell me more about colon clean ?

Eva
10-28-2010, 06:58 AM
FABULOUS! Well you have been soooo very positive the whole time, from what I have seen... you have been shining all the way... but it is great to just see it, straight up, list format. *POW* *BOOM* Good stuff!

:)