Hi! I'm Emily, moving to Maine...

[rawemily]

Hello, all.
My name is Emily, I am 23, and I'm currently in Florida visiting family before I head up to live in Maine.
I most recently resided in Chicago where I went to school for fine arts and sound. I have been interested in a healthy
lifestyle for a number of years, and have been a vegetarian for ten years, but this is my first time attempting
to adopt a raw food lifestyle. I have never been vegan and am anticipating cravings for things like cheese, eggs, and
hot foods such as soup. I am looking forward to the support this forum seems to be willing to offer, and I hope
to make friends through this site!
Nice to meet you!

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E

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[trenchchic]

Hi Emily,

Welcome! You'll find a lot of support and help here on this board.

I'm so glad you are choosing a raw food lifestyle. I too was vegetarian (since 2006) and made the transition into raw food (about 13 months ago). I will tell you that, it has changed more than just my waistline (I've lost 10 pounds without effort, or feeling hungry); it's changed the way I feel phyiscally and emotionally.

...and don't worry about food or food choices. As you switch to raw and start reaping the benefits (the major one, for me, is increased awareness), the food will take care of itself. For example, I had to make a long drive today and so I thought, "What can I bring with me to snack on?" I grabbed some tamari almonds I make a few months ago and hit the road.

Again, welcome. (and BTW, I envy you about moving to Maine, it seems so wonderful up there!)