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  1. 07-11-2007 06:28 PM #1
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    Hello All. I'm new to the forum and fairly new to raw eating, as well. It was quite by accident that I discovered the benefits of eating raw. My 11-year-old daughter, Hunter, is a vegetarian (by choice) going on two years. In an effort to support her and out of sheer laziness because I did not feel like coming up with interesting vegetarian dishes to cook, I just started eating raw fruits and vegetables (most of the time).

    It is as if my skin had traveled back in time. I don't even wear makeup anymore, and I am constantly getting comments about my skin. Also, my pants have been feeling looser and looser. (I have been struggling with my weight for five years now, and am almost 100 lbs over weight).

    While I am, at this time, approximately 60 percent raw, I want to go all the way and I am currently away on a private vacation, where I have spent the past four days eating only raw fruits, vegetables and nuts that I have purchased at the local farmer's market. Additionally, I just found out that I am pregnant again, and would like to continue feeling motivated and put to rest all of the myths about how bad losing weight is for pregnant women.

    I know that being as overweight as I am is far worse for an unborn baby than regular exercise and healthy, nutrient-rich raw foods.

    I'm here looking for motivation and support and I hope to be able to provide the same for others who come searching.
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  2. 07-11-2007 11:15 PM #2
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    Aloha and Welcome to RFT! There is a lot of support here for pregnant, nursing, Mommies in General and raw kids too! I so glad you found your way to Alissas forum, it's amazing and I know you will find a lot of information here! There is a banana at the top of the page, maybe do a search on pregnancy and raw.

    If you haven't gotten Alissas book yet, it is a wealth of information! blessings on your journey -- AND CONGRATULATIONS on your preganancy!

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  3. 07-12-2007 12:37 AM #3
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    Welcome to RFT! I am so proud of you for making a decision to want a healthier you - for you and the baby! You are right pregnancies and being overweight don't mix well so this will be a good change for you to make now. Everyone here is pretty encouraging and helpful so you found a good community of people. Congrats on the new little one!
    Mays goals to exercise at least 5 days a week and have fun doing so.
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  4. 07-12-2007 06:33 AM #4
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    I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW.........Welcome to MY World.
    Certified LIVING ON LIVE ,RAW FOOD Chef...........
    Our PLANET is so Precious. God created this and its up to us to respect it. Did you know the Water we use today is the same water Moses used? RECYCLE everything you can at least once.... Let's keep this going...........
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  5. 07-12-2007 08:34 AM #5
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    Welcome to you!!!
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  6. 07-12-2007 08:04 PM #6
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    ...for being so supportive! I think I just convinced my husband to join me in my Raw journey. I'm excited.
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