Certification Class Experience

[ReneeH]

. Hey Fellow RAWBIES!!!!

All I can say is WOW!!!! I have just completed Alissa's Level 1 Certification Class!!!!! (Day 1 of 4). You GUYS, it was incredible!!!! Just seeing Alissa again was absolutely wonderful, but being able to attend the class was totally surreal...!!!!

I had such an adventure getting here!!! I've met some wonderful people!!! The stories were just amazing!!!! I can definitely see how missing Day 1 would have been a tragedy because of the bonding that all of the students did. Not just sharing stories, but helping each other to get to class from the hotel, and participating in the activities!!! It really helped everyone to connect with one another...to develop a foundation for lasting friendships!

Today Alissa focused on "The FOOD". She DEFINITELY teaches from her heart. You can really see her sincerity and feel how much she LOVES what she does! Even though I have made all of the dishes she made today, I appreciated her style and technique. Everything was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!! What really stood out to me was her Collard Wrap and Broccoli Soup.

I want to download some photos, but I'm on my phone and I'm not sure how to do that from here, so bear with me! I also wanna just check to make sure it's ok with her before I do....

It's been a REALLY GREAT DAY!!!! My excitement is STILL through the ROOF!!!! I can't WAIT to get back home in the Kitchen and practice what I've learned today!!!!!

My goodness!!!! How am I gonna get ANY sleep tonight!!!! LOL!!!!

[T-Bird]

Glad you made it Renee! Looking forward to more updates!

Did you notice any difference in the taste of the foods?

Continue to have fun!

[DebB]

Wow Renee ~ It's so good to hear from you. Congratulations on your Certification, this is so exciting! *Ü*

(Earth to Renee - Earth to Renee)

[RawKnitster]

That is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Raw Angel Mom]

I am taking the class too and i was so happy to meet YOU Renee in person. This course is totally amazing and so much more then i was expected. I can't believe i took so long to register. Hopefully, Alissa, will offer these class again down the road because they are so worth it.

So far everything that i tasted is so good.

[ReneeH]

Day 2 Certification didn't focus so much on the Food as Level one did....but, let me tell you, the food was GOOOOOD!!! Today Our Beautiful Alissa became "Alissa Wa Wa"!!!!! :). Yep, she opened the floodgates and the tears began to flow like a river!!!

Everyone really connected with their inner self and discovered that through healing and eating Raw Food, you can really began peeling the layers back and actually see your true self! We learned how important it is to connect and see how important Raw Emotion is. I will sum it up this way:

Through cleansing and tears there is:

Peace

Joy

Understanding

Connection

Beauty

Dreams

Sharing

Passion

And, A Letting Go Of Fear.....

I'm gonna continue to dream BIG and hold on to my VISION. It really is so much more than Raw Food. It's seeing what your passionate about and following your dream. Yea, today was a really good day... :)



NOTE: I will upload photos when I get home because it's too much to do it by phone....

[spicyfull]

I am Happy you are having a RAWonderful time with this Life's Experience. Give Alissa My Love........

[Lara]

Thanks for your update- wow- RAW emotions- powerful stuff. Can't wait to see pictures!

[Green_Woman]

POIDH, POIDH!!!

Keep the updates coming, 'Nee... some of us here are eagerly anticipating the Day we can take that Class too, and I'll bet your post motivates some Newbies to want to try it. ;)

[ReneeH]

Day 3 Certification was equally WONDERFUL!!! Very emotional for me!!! Today Alissa focused on developing our Teaching Skills as well as other aspects of the Raw lifestyle such as Fasting and cleansing. We learned different teaching techniques and how to run a successful Raw business.

What was also GREAT was getting to spend time with Alissa's Sister Stacy!!! She helped me discover YOGA!!! And....the "DREADED" Neti Pot!!!! I still can't believe how scared I was to do it!!!! LOL!!!! She was so kind in guiding me through it. Will I do it again? Yea, I honestly would!!! Hearing about Stacy's journey and Alissa's hubby's journey touched my heart!!! WOW!!! You can read Stacy's story in Alissa's book!!! If you haven't read it, you MUST read it!!! Believe me, it WILL inspire you!!!

You know, I have the food down--I can make any dish in Alissa's Book Successfully, but this class has given me the tools and confidence that I can REALLY run a successful business! I ***CAN*** do this, yau'll!!! It's not as complicated as I was making it out to be. All I need to do is focus on the positive energy and believe in myself!!!

Alissa has been truly wonderful...a real friend to me. I'll never forget her kindness. She has made this experience one I will never forget.

Well, tomorrow is my Final day... I'm so excited to spend the entire day with Chef Lea!!!! She makes incredible dishes @ Grezzo!!!! I will get to see the behind the scenes things only Chefs get to see!!!! I'm so EXCITED!!!! I can't WAIT!!!! Another night with NO SLEEP!!!!!! LOL!!!! :)

[Green_Woman]

I really, really.... really... REALLY gotta take this Class.

Now.

[Shine]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! What an amazing experience!! :)

[RawTrucker]

Do men take her class? I don't know if I can stand being the only guy in room full of sobbing women. I'm afraid I would break down too

Jake

[lovenlife]

Nuttin wrong wit dat Jake, is theyah????

[Green_Woman]

Aww, Jake. It was two men who taught me how healthy it is to cry.... the first, a manly-man Cowboy. The second, my dear one -- a manly-man Sustainable material designer, business-owner, Property-manager, etc.