Why do you want to stay raw??

[tinystrawberry]

I always seem to forget about why i want to stay raw when i see a pizza...

1. because I want to be as healthy as all of you.
2. So I can be lean and run as fast as I want to
3. because I feel good!!
4. So i can live longer

There is more reasons, of course. what are yours??

:)

[Morn]

I too need this reminder when I see pizza. I think it is one of the the things I miss the most!

I would say because I want to get down to my ideal weight (whatever that is) and want to be fit and strong.

I have more energy eating this way.

For the first time in my life I actually visit the bathroom daily (instead of waiting all week to go like before). My body before was storing up so many toxins.

Even though my husband and kids eat SAD, having more fruit and vegatables in the house encourages them to eat better as well!

[Trinity]

Yes, Pizza is awesome and it tastes great as does crusty bread and butter:) Having said that: I stay raw because I don't want to have cancer again. I am only 40 with a 12 yr. old daughter and a fantastic husband and I want to be as vibrant and healthy as I can be. I also LOVE being a "0" jeans, never in my life has that happened, so I think of those things when I come in contact with pizza or b & b. Sometimes the cooked wins and I take a bite, and invariably it doesn't taste nearly as good as I had imagined it to be:)

[Blu]

so i can live disease free is basically my answer...

there are other more cosmetic reasons like to look younger & better longer

but mostly its the health, mind & body.

[ShelShel]

Wow...good thread.

1)So, I never have to have another cup of coffee to make it through a day.
2)So, I can smile when I see that my acne is almost gone. (Haven't worn foundation in a month!)
3)So, I can be my new size 3 body and stay that way forever. There is no reason to hide myself away.
4)I want to use this life of mine to make a difference. (Before it was all I could do to stay awake all day.)
5) To be an example to my children. That they will always live healthy because it's what I have taught them from birth! They too will make a difference!
6) To bring Glory to my Father in Heaven who created me!

[vgloveforlife]

This is a great thread!

My reasons for staying raw are:

So I can always be slim and have energy and feel good! And so that I can live life to the fullest and live long and happy.

I am so much HAPPIER on raw foods!

[Eveleaf]

Happiness and joy! No more depression sinking down on me every single day! And all my glorious energy. Oh and yes the weight loss is lovely too. :)

[ReneL]

My wife and I decided that it was just too importnat not to do. We have done the cut out pork thing, the no red meat thing, high protein-low carb, I was vegetarian for almost a year, and nothing really seemed to fit nicely into what we really were happy to do. We have primarily eaten organic food as much as we can. When my wife heard about this, we both just felt like it would be a good "lifestyle" fit for us, not just a diet. We have 2 1/2 year old twin girls who have eaten almost exclusively organic food since birth, with little to no meat or dairy(only goat cheese) in their diet and they have bever been sick, to the hospital or anything (knock on wood). I think that the more research you do, the more you come to realize that healthy eating (ie. the raw food diet) is just the way to live a long, happy, healthy life. Why wouldn't anyone want that?

[Morn]

4)I want to use this life of mine to make a difference. (Before it was all I could do to stay awake all day.)
5) To be an example to my children. That they will always live healthy because it's what I have taught them from birth! They too will make a difference!
6) To bring Glory to my Father in Heaven who created me!

Wow Shel Shel - You said it better than I ever could! I totally agree with you. I wish I could own the size 3 thing instead of the size 16 thing. But hey maybe a 5-6/7-8 someday!

I know god gave me this way of eating cause I was in total despair about my weight and eating before raw.

Also may I add that eating Raw gives me hope again.

[solarliving]

I have energy
I think clearer
I feel more relaxed
Free of intestinal pain and cramping
No headaches
2-3 Bm's/day, feel lighter
Feel like I'm taking care of my health

[ShelShel]

Morn, you can totally do this! I was a size 16-18 when I started. Seriously. I have lost a total of 60 pounds since February of this year. It took all year, but I'm here. ;) Be forwarned...there is a reason we let ourselves get like this and that needs to be dealt with. I am just discovering all these hidden issues in my heart and mind that must be dealt with, so, I can move on. The weight will come off! Stay 100% raw if you can...it really really makes a difference! Good Luck and God Bless your journey! :)

[Imani]

I was not interested in tasting pizza today. I am not the worlds pizza lover, but I am a big taster. I love tasting food, I did not taste my daughters pizza today. I was not interested, at all....... Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do this to experience good choices and good will.

[being]

Why do you want to stay raw??

I want to see what happens I imagine the longer you are raw the closer and closer you get to truly embodying the full potential of being human...

[chilove]

To maintain all of the awesome health and emotional benefits I've gained since I've been raw: no more chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, depression, anxiety, bladder infections, candida, hormonal imbalances, losing 60+ lbs

And to keep the wonderful feelings of peace, happiness, enthusiasm, and joy.

I love Raw!!!

Audrey
www.rawhealing.com

[Eilene]

1. To be healthy and disease free
2. To feel fabulous
3. To know that it's doing my body good
4. Love the weight loss. I've always been slim. I only lost 5lb...but went down a pants size to a size 2 or size 27 and I love it!!!