i know ive posted on here about detoxing out birth control i had been on for 5 years, and id just like to say that after a WHOLE YEAR of struggling with bad acne, mood swings, depression, etc after going OFF of birth control, and after my emotional detox (hardcore) last weekend, i feel as though im FINALLY coming into balance..holistically!!
AND..no more acne!!
i have to share the difference..i was comparing pics earlier and i was just amazed at what SAD and medication WAS doing to me, and how much healthier i look RAW and without artificial hormones!
Before raw (im the chick heheh):
After raw:
:) :) :)
im so super happy!! about the changes AND just in general bc raw balances my moods
i had to share..im just excited
stick with it everyone, its worth it!
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09-07-2006 03:27 PM #1
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Finally finally finally!!! (w pics :) )
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09-07-2006 03:31 PM #2
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wow! I can't see any acne on the first picture, but you don't look tired anymore! Your complexion is so much smoother and you just look perky!! You're eyes have seemed to lighten, unless that's just the lighting. Perty!
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09-07-2006 03:36 PM #3
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I'm very happy for you and it really am worth it! I do not see any acne though but you look generally more radiant!
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09-07-2006 03:40 PM #4
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I showed my mom the difference and she said "she looks better in the first one. She's too skinny!"
Uhh, no mom, sorry haha. Don't listen to my mom, what does she know?
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09-07-2006 03:43 PM #5
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my eyes have gotten a little bit lighter, and my hair has gotten darker. these arent two good pictures to use to demonstrate that though lol..my roots used to grow in a dirty darkish brown and i would dye it all dark..now they grow in the daaaaaaaark brown/black color of the second pic and i havent needed a touch-up in color in..i cant even remember how long. i was born with rich, black hair..so maybe its comin back!
and the acne i had was all around the lower parts of my cheeks, and though its there in the first pic (but not too visible) it REALLY started showing up about a month and a halfish after the first pic was taken, around last september (the pic is from last julyish)
dreamraw..i think you and i are ALWAYS on this forum lol
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09-07-2006 03:45 PM #6
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yeeea..my mom/boyfriend tell me im too skinny. but whateverrr..im happy!
Originally Posted by dreamrawalwz
I showed my mom the difference and she said "she looks better in the first one. She's too skinny!" Uhh, no mom, sorry haha. Don't listen to my mom, what does she know?
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09-07-2006 03:46 PM #7
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You look amazingly , already in the before pictures, but I see there
some "obstacles" in your way.
But in the "after" pictures, well you shine like a light-conductor.
If happiness is free flow of energy, you make us happy, please look at yourselve with our eyes
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09-07-2006 04:07 PM #8
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Both your pictures look great - gorgeous eyelashes! - would be nice to see a full face shot of the second one too, as it is hard for me to see a difference, however I'm sure you could tell.
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09-07-2006 04:11 PM #9
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Yup. I'm ALWAYS on here. I obsess haha. I'm really dissapointed if I don't see new updates lol. Originally Posted by eatyourbroccoli
yeeea..my mom/boyfriend tell me im too skinny. but whateverrr..im happy!
Hey, as long as you feel good then that's all that matters! A little off topic and I don't want this to take over the thread, but those that are cooked see "too skinny" as something different. I could go on, but i don't want to overtake your inspiring thread!
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09-07-2006 04:36 PM #10
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Well, I didn't think you could look any better than you do in your before picture, but that after picture is really amazing!!
So, the acne started when you went off the Pill right? And now you say it has cleared up after about a year and how long raw? For me, one of the Pill's main benefits is the clear skin. (Well, that and not getting pregnant ;) ).I worry what will happen to my face when I go off of them. Good to hear it doesn't have to be bad.
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09-07-2006 04:53 PM #11
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You shine! You look gorgeous.
Doesn't being raw rock???~Nini~
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09-07-2006 05:51 PM #12
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Yay! You're beautiful! Isn't it wonderful to be off the stupid birth control. It is so much better to chart your cycles naturally. I went through the same thing. I quit birth control a while before going raw so it was a little easier but it was still hell. the detox was terrible. I have been off the horrible pill for about 10 months now and I feel better than ever! Congrats!
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09-07-2006 06:09 PM #13
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NO these pictures are not good at all. How can you improve upon perfection? ha ha Oh well - if you feel good that is what counts.
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09-07-2006 07:01 PM #14
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You look great, and sounds like you feel great as well! High Five!
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Gorgeous!!!
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