I want to thank everyone who has participated in this RawFoodTalk.com forum. There have been some amazing exchanges here and so many words of wisdom spoken. But its time for me to close this board. I am moving on to new ventures and feel that its time for me to let this go. A forum of this size takes loads of money, time and energy. I have not been keeping up with the forum upgrades, the spam problems, etc…. which is resulting in many disgruntled emails and people calling the office daily. I’m sorry to disappoint the many of you who have spent your time and wonderful words of help and inspiration here. I hope that you have all benefited from this board and that it has helped you on your path to optimal health. I know many of you have made lasting friendships here as well. I will leave this board up for a month of so, so that you may copy what you need and any information you would like to save.

Thank you for being part of the RawFoodTalk.com community! It’s been a wonderful ride! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next for all of you and of course, you can keep up with my adventures through my blog, Facebook and twitter. I am continuing my certification trainings and there will be some exciting new classes, events and projects coming into fruition in the near future!

All my best,
Alissa

Blog Comments

PammieTaj - 11-04-2009 06:44 AM
My husband is a terrible eater and it shows. But guess who is the biggest proponent of my being raw? My husband. He says I'm a different person when I'm raw and he's right. I'm much more happy and relaxed.

Think about everyone else? Do you really want to be that way? I cannot think of one of my peers that is vibrant and healthy the way I want to be vibrant and healthy. That is why I've got myself signed up for local raw meetups. I need to make some new friends and build up a support system here. Maybe that would help you?
katchmoleen - 11-03-2009 10:33 PM
Don't concentrate on what you can't have. That is a recipe for failure. There is so much great raw stuff!

And believe me, it all will catch up with your junk-eating dh and everyone else who eats junk. While they are all going down-hill, you and I will be getting younger and younger!
Jewels - 11-03-2009 10:15 PM
I feel the same way. Why can't I eat like everyone else? I end up feeling depressed, achy, and uncomfortable. I wish you the best and hope you enjoy raw today!
Raw Yogini - 10-31-2009 08:59 PM
go for it! Just keep going back, huh?
katchmoleen - 10-25-2009 05:36 PM
I'd really loe to get your recipe for raw carrot cake!
ShelShel - 10-19-2009 05:29 PM
LOL...sorry I didn't see this question before. :) Pineapple cream is simply Pineapple and soaked Cashews blended together smooth. Let it set over night and it will thicken quite a bit. Delish!!!!
tiggerbounce - 10-06-2009 06:23 PM
About that pineapple cream......what is it? I am so curious. Is it something I MUST have??? Share details! LOL
ShelShel - 10-06-2009 07:36 AM
I totally agree!:)
tiggerbounce - 10-05-2009 08:24 PM
Pineapple cream? Hmmmm......drool. heh. Pancakes? ergh! Making me hungry. I forgot to eat tonight!!! Must....have.........LOL! I have a raw cheese being pressed in the fridge as we speak. And flax crackers in my homemade dehydrator as well. I love simple raw, but sometimes...ya know? Gotta have something more. Fresh bananas are a life saver!
RawKnitster - 09-27-2009 02:25 PM
Good for you! Determination and persistence will become consistency. You can do it! You ARE doing it! :)
FreedomSeeker - 09-11-2009 11:07 AM
I like the way you think! It is too easy to let not being able to be "perfect" be an excuse for going back to old eating patterns. I had a similar epiphany when I went raw this time. The first time, I tried to go 100% hardcore, and only lasted a week or two. This time, I decided to go a little easier on myself. Net result: I am eating much better now than I was last time, by this time! So I say, you go, girl! :-)
ShelShel - 09-08-2009 06:17 PM
Thank you so much. :) Teehee. Yes, it's so good to be back. I'm really feeling great now!
Thick - 09-08-2009 12:13 AM
ShelShel, that brownie looks so good=) I was so inspired by you in trhe beginning of my raw journey and I am so glad that you are back 100% raw and back to ShelShel instead of Shel's hel !!=)
ShelShel - 09-05-2009 02:43 PM
Thank you!:)
FreedomSeeker - 09-05-2009 02:27 PM
Congratulations!! That's fantastic. Keep up the good work!
ShelShel - 08-28-2009 07:37 PM
Thank you Starfire! Yes, let's do this! :)
StarFire - 08-27-2009 07:46 PM
It's time ShelShel... and yes.. I will definitely be praying with you and for you. I am coming back from an Up and doWn roller coaster of wrong food choices... so once again sweetie... we're on this path together! You're a good travel buddy... and we will do this. ;)

right now - I'm not doing a lot of food prep. I made some onion bread, flax crackers.. you know - the staples. Mostly I've been needing vibrant foods - crispy crunchy salads ... mono foods - not by choice really - but it seems it's what my body wants.

ReneeH has been doing Alissa's 30 day meal plan and posting pics... I'm drooling over them! and it's starting to wake up my taste buds to start wanting marinara - and some other yummy stuff...
LET's DO THIS GIRL!!!
RAWk on!
FreedomSeeker - 08-11-2009 09:42 PM
A very positive outlook!! Way to go!
ShelShel - 08-10-2009 07:10 AM
Kombucha is a raw tea. :) It's tea that has been cultured for 30 days. Active Enzymes are produced and it is very good for you! You can purchase it in bottles at your local health food store. ;)
FreedomSeeker - 08-08-2009 02:47 PM
I am starting to love eating raw too. Sometimes I miss the other stuff, though.

What is Kombucha?