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  1. 07-10-2007 09:42 AM #1
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    Hi! I'm Kristi. I live in the Tampa area of Florida, only about a mile from the beach, but I don't go there nearly enough. I am married, 22 years and have six children and am expecting my first grandchild in November. I have been a natural health enthusiast and enjoyed "healthy" food since I was a child. Although I thought I was eating well, I found myself struggling with very dry itchy skin, extra weight, and fatigue. So.... I began to research and came across the raw food diet. That was about 6 months ago. My church hosts a raw food potluck and I began to attend. I actually spoke at the last one... it was fun! This has been an exciting adventure for me. I have always enjoyed "playing" with food and for me raw is a new way to play! And.... on top of that I get all the benefits of eating raw! I am not 100% but aspire to be someday! I went 100% percent for 2 weeks and lost 9 pounds and was feeling great, so energized and clear! But then I went on vacation... and have been struggling with 100% since. I am looking forward to the journey ahead and know that I will have a lot of fun playing and creating with raw food!:)
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  2. 07-10-2007 09:56 AM #2
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    Welcome! Very cool! Sounds like you are 'there' already. Do yourself a big favor - buy Alissa's book and DVD - it's the best tool out there to help you w/your journey!
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    Welcome and enjoy this wonderful journey. I too am living in Florida, Miami area. I look forward to hearing about your raw experiences along the way.
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    Thanks for the welcome and the encouragement!:)
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    Hi and welcome, we're in fort lauderdale! Sounds like you're on the right track!
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    Hi Kristi and welcome.
    If the family want to go to a restaurant then I reccomend Grass Roots
    Shortcut to: http://www.thegrassrootlife.com/
    Where exactly are you located. Are you in the direction of St Pete's
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    We have visited Grass Roots and thoroughly enjoyed it,but it is about an hour or so drive for us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kristi7mark View Post
    Hi! I'm Kristi. I live in the Tampa area of Florida, only about a mile from the beach, but I don't go there nearly enough. I am married, 22 years and have six children and am expecting my first grandchild in November.

    woOooo Girl. - I read that wrong and you can bet I looked like this Ahahhaaaa!! Oh myyy goodness! I thought Lordie - she either started really young or she's got sixtuplets... at 22 years old???

    Aloha and Welcome to RFT!! You're gunna love the ride!!

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    That would be quite an accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ROTFL!

    I am lovin' the ride so far! There are some really great people here!

    Thanks for the welcome!
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  10. 07-10-2007 07:30 PM #10
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    Hello Floridians.

    I live in Sarasota....

    We have a wonderful raw food meetup group. If you are in the area, check us out.

    http://rawfood.meetup.com/11/

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    I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW........Welcome to MY World.
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    Quote Originally Posted by farong suay mak View Post
    Hello Floridians.

    I live in Sarasota....

    We have a wonderful raw food meetup group. If you are in the area, check us out.

    http://rawfood.meetup.com/11/

    Tried to send you an email but you are not listed. I will be in the area soon so am wondering when the next meeting is. I may just drop by.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sport View Post
    Tried to send you an email but you are not listed. I will be in the area soon so am wondering when the next meeting is. I may just drop by.
    um.... email not listed.

    should i post it here?

    also, on fridays some of us meet up at a local coffee shop where the chef does a raw dish (fridays only!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by farong suay mak View Post
    um.... email not listed.

    should i post it here?

    also, on fridays some of us meet up at a local coffee shop where the chef does a raw dish (fridays only!)
    You have the option to receive emails from other members. You can click on my name and choose to send me one.
    You can set your's up the same way if you want to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sport View Post
    You have the option to receive emails from other members. You can click on my name and choose to send me one.
    You can set your's up the same way if you want to.
    okay you can all send me emails now. if you want. ;)
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