Encouragement

[Ireland]

I wrote this in my journal today and hope I can encourage even one person today, to stick with raw.

"Chugga Chugga...once again, I am the little engine that could.

It is becomming effortless. I cook for my family daily, I am surrounded by wonderful food smells, yet I am a woman on a mission. Of course I still have to be careful, I know my history and the pitfalls that get me.

My motto is taken from a phrase Carlene once used "Not one bite." There is no room for cooked food in my life at this time. I am going to rid myself of this obesity burden once and for all.

I am down 64 pounds from my all time high and it feels so good! I have 60 pounds to get to goal. Maybe more, we'll see where my body wants to be.

Do you know how GOOD it feels to no longer be over 100 pounds overweight? Like a breath of fresh air, each time I step on scale, it rewards me for my good behaviour. Each time I go for a walk, I am able to breath a little easier, step a little lighter, walk a little farther.

Don't give up! If you do raw for any length of time and then walk away, just like Alissa said, it will always call you back. She's right.

Blessings on your journey."

[Dandelion Girl]

Thank you so much for this inspiring post. It is really helpful and encouraging to see. I'm going to be following in your footsteps being the little engine that could, but instead of saying "I think I can", we will be saying "I know I can". Keep up the great work and thanks again for the encouraging words.

Pam

[English Tracy]

I'm also on a journey to rid myself of my 'fat past'. I've tried every standard UK diet going, plus Atkins as well (!!!) and they all work when you are on them except you are always conscious of what you CAN'T eat, and then constantly crave what is forbidden. Then, once you have lost the weight, you go back to the bad habits that made you fat in the first place, and pile all the weight back on - plus a few lbs more. It's always happened to me, without fail.

I do believe that raw is something I can stick with. I feel very healthy and I'm certainly sleeping better. I think my skin is improving but it was never that bad in the first place.

This forum is full of people with the same issues as me - some are at the same stage and some have moved beyond. All their stories and support are so encouraging.

I do feel a bit peeved by the fact that the only two outlets in England for raw stuff are quite costly but I do realise that it probably because they have to import it - most likely from the USA! I'm just sticking to my fruit, veg, nuts etc which are fairly basic but doing the job for e.

Tracy