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joyfulyogi
04-14-2011, 01:21 PM
Hi, there!

My name is Lori and I'm in Cleveland. I have tried many different ways of eating, but nothing makes me feel better that when I eat raw. The most dedicated I've been is about 90/10.

I don't remember how I stumbled upon a recommendation for Alissa's book, but I bought it and happily read through the first 140pgs the day it came in the mail. It was so inspiring! I'd been feeling so crummy for such a long time and it was hard to see past the exhaustion and mood swings to imagine that I had gone so far from what works for my mind and body. I had forgotten how fantastic I felt while eating raw, and Alissa's words reminded me right away!

Sure, I'd like to lose a little bit of weight (about 15-20lbs.), but mostly I want to reclaim the energy and the clear mind that a raw diet gives me. I want to be able to pop out of bed at 5:30a and meet the day head-on again, instead of rolling out at 7:04a and needing a cup of coffee to get through the morning routine with 4 kids and a husband who can't remember where he left his shoes.

So, I'm on Day 2 (my book arrived late afternoon 3 days ago :dance: ) of my challenge.

So nice to be here - I've never done raw with a community before! :) Exciting!

speltrong
04-14-2011, 04:44 PM
Welcome, and congrats on making the decision to go raw again! :-)

DawnD
04-14-2011, 08:52 PM
Hooray for you! Im in Cleveland too. Tennessee that is!

Lori welcome to RFT. I love this place and these people. I hope you will too. I have been raw for about 20 months and did the 30 Day Challenge just last month. It was a challenge at times but I did get to experience some additional healing that I did not think possible. I weeded some cheat foods out of my diet that month and I know that I don't need them plus I want to be health challenge free! (47 year old hormonal issues) I have gradually been improving my diet for the last 16 years but nothing tops raw. Nothing!

Glad you're here!

joyfulyogi
04-15-2011, 06:33 AM
Dawn, I got excited when I saw 'Cleveland' in your post! hehehe

Thanks for the nice welcomes! I'm really excited to be here. Already reaping the benefits of a really good decision.

Day 3...

Lady Green Jeans
04-15-2011, 10:55 PM
joyfulyogi,
Welcome back to raw. Wish you every success. I did part of the 30-day challenge last month and am in this month. It has really grounded and focused me this time. The support and ideas here are amazing.

joyfulyogi
04-16-2011, 04:16 PM
So nice to hear, Lady!