I'm new too -- Earthy Eater

[earthyeater]

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking for a while. I tried raw last year, but slipped back to SAD and over ate.

I am back now. I went raw 3 weeks ago at the heaviest that I've ever been (262.5 lbs). I cannot believe that I made it to that weight. AND, if I had continued to eat SAD food, my weight would have continued to climb.

So far, I've lost 13.5 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I know I can make this happen with a support group.

I've also created a blog to keep me accountable weight-wise. I've given the address to my family and friends and promised that no matter what I will post my weight each week.

My goal is to be a 100% raw vegan. right now, I'm all raw, but incorporate some fish here and there. I hope to move away from fish.

This post feels like it is getting too long.

Thanks for listening/reading to this point.

[laura-jane]

Yahoo! Good for you! Already seeing great results, I see. Keep us posted on your prorgress.

[LaniB]

Hi and welcome!! I'm a newbie too as you probably know. :-)

Congrats on your progress so far. I love the idea of the blog - your blog is great!! You're really taking this on and I'm sure you'll meet your goal.

[Lesla]

Welcome! I'm new, too, and am enjoying the raw life! You can do it, and you will be so much healthier in the process! We are all here to support each other. I've haven't felt this good in a long, long time. There really is something to this! :excited:

[earthyeater]

Hi again Laura-Jane and LaniB!

Hi Lesla! Lesla, it's crazy isn't it. Weight wise, I've lost 16 pounds and that's great, but for me being raw hasn't been the amount of weight I've lost. (Weight loss is a great side effect, don't get me wrong, I have a lot of pounds to release.) But, I've lost weight before. Being raw just makes me feel alive! I feel healthy. By EVERYONE'S standards I am ridiculously obese. But inside -- just 3.5 week raw -- I feel like I am that skinny chick who is in great health with glowing skin.

Raw really is great! And, we've only just scratched the surface. I'm imagining my health gains a year from now continuing on the raw path.

[Christy]

Hi Earthy. I'm new too!! Doesn't it feel great?!! :) We are all in this together. I love this forum. Everyone is so helpful and friendly.

[earthyeater]

It's nice to meet you Christy and to have some company on this journey. I'm learning so much and already seeing changes in my body. I'm down 16 pounds so far. I have a long way to go and know that the weight loss may slow down, but OH MY I feel sooo amazing. I have energy for days. Why isn't everyone on this path?

I'll keep an eye out for you on the board. Good luck!