New, Inspired & a bit concerned

[twinyoga]

Thanks LindyLoo. I don't know when I'll see the nutritionist, but it will probably be soon. I have 9 month old twins and I've seen a psychologist a few times because I went through a period of post partum and I was getting really emotional. Anyway, he thinks I do better on strict diets because I like routine but does not want me to cause any health problems with a radical diet so he wants me to see a nutritionist (that he'll recommend) for some structure. He knows I like raw food.

Right now I'm letting myself eat anything (well, anything that's a whole food). I'm taking a few day break from raw and just letting myself relax and start fresh. I am planning on making a raw dinner for myself tonight which my husband can have as a side dish. I hope we like it.

My husband is very, very supportive and I don't plan on discussing it with anyone else. I think I'm just worried about the long term plan of being raw.

Oh, and I like saying "natural foods", I also like saying "whole foods".

Gotta go make dinner now.
Debbie

p.s., it's nice to know you're both a nutritionist and eating raw foods. I would think most nutritionists wouldn't even attempt it. I don't know why, but I don't even know any vegetarian nutritionists!

[VeggieGirl]

...this is a good discussion!

As for other 'words' for raw - I saw an ad at Wild Oats for a class on "Natural, Unprocessed (Raw) Foods Preparation". I like that.

The other thing is... that pesky word 'diet'. As Alissa says in her book/dvd, it's hard to use the word 'diet' because most people relate to it as something you're doing and will quit someday. I try to avoid using that word because of the negative connotation.

And now for my final thought of the day...regarding 'socializing' - I never, EVER apologize for my diet or lead anyone to think I am deprived in any way. In *being* proud and inspired about it, I find that people are actually inspired if not amazed that people actually can eat that way! So this includes taking phrases out of my vocabulary like "I can't have that..." and switching to "I won't eat that"/"I don't eat that". Shifting your speaking leaves you empowered and 'at choice' in the matter vs. a victim of something outside of you. Do you see the difference?

And then you can take that one step further, clearly stating what you DO eat and CAN eat ie: I read a book by the Boutenko family that made me laugh - they said to a neighbor: "We are on a great diet. We eat cookies, cakes, and pie all the time!" (all raw, of course!)
So, find what inspires you about your diet and share that with people. Be Raw! Be Proud!

Cheers,
VeggieGirl

[SimplyRawesome]

Well said, Veggie Girl. I agree wholeheartedly. Thanks for sharing your thoughts for the day. :)

[twinyoga]

Well said Veggie Girl.

I agree that I've been focusing on what I can eat and not what I can't. And that goes for when I'm with other people and eating meals. I also realized that I never ask my family or friends what they are eating for their meals, so why do I need to share what I eat with them? They don't ask me.

I also agree that the word diet is not appropriate. I do not say raw "diet". I also don't use the word vegan or vegetarian much anymore. Too many people are scared by it. Instead, I just eat my meal and feel good about it.

Phew!

Debbie