Pre-Raw... April 2006... I would go mostly-Raw two months after this photo was taken. I was depressed, short, overweight and hated myself and my Life... it all showed on my face. Hard to find pics of me from my pre-Raw years, as I avoided cameras! Btw, in this photo, I'm a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding - I was literally all dolled up, at least... for me pre-Raw, I was. ;)
I experimented with 100% Raw in 2006 for a few months, then went back to SAD. When this photo was taken (Spring 2008 - campaign ad for a friend) I had recently gone back on 100% Raw in a desperate attempt to beat my mental battle with Anorexia (the Diva's untold story... ha!) and to find a "cure" for Endometriosis.
My 100% stretch in 2008 lasted for over half the year, but I was not totally consistent, and ended up hospitalized for the Endo multiple times. I also had not yet grasped that I COULD HEAL my LIFE, inside-out, if I changed my THOUGHTS...
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The Diva's Before vs. Current
Last edited by Green_Woman; 02-28-2010 at 05:09 PM.
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DAY #90... experiencing detox trials, skin issues, and still uncertain if I could be victorious over the Endometriosis pain... but determined to heal my LIFE.
Day #125... skin beginning to clear, and rapidly winning the battle against Endometriosis! This photo taken yesterday, day #125 of my 100% Raw and Living Foods, doin' it Alissa Cohen's way...which is really just my way! ;)
I am LOVING Life, HEALING my Life, and living to the FULLEST every day.... for every bad day, I have 30 good days. This is such a turn around in my Life, a revolution at the CORE... and I am loving my journey.
And now.... July 9, 2010 -- My NINE-MONTH Anniversary of 100% Raw Vegan....
Last edited by Green_Woman; 07-09-2010 at 07:36 PM.
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Wow! What an amazing difference! LOVE the corset!
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You look AMAZING!!
Thank you for sharing~
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02-15-2010 09:08 AM #5
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wow, that's inspiring!!! Thank you so much for posting these, you have a strong glow now, congratulations. Keep enjoying this wonderful life :)
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Wow - what perseverance. It shows in your photos and your posts how good you feel. Thanks for posting those.
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02-15-2010 10:36 AM #7
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Wow!
You have a total body glow going on! Thanks for sharing G_W. You are an inspiration.;)
Dave
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02-15-2010 11:57 AM #8
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oh ya girlfriend... you are doing it!!! you are you are you are.
so how does it feel to be a whole new person?Timeless Spirit Magazine
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Way to go!
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Thank you everyone! I couldn't ever find a "Before" picture to post in the past, because I really WAS super camera shy prior to Raw.... after going Raw that first time several years ago, I began to slowly develop confidence and to take delight in my own appearance.
Now, I'm working on doing what Louise Hay recommends: looking in the mirror and saying (and MEANING): "I LOVE you, Martine. I LOVE YOU!"
Try it... it's really a fascinating exercise!!You are not responsible for others reactions to you or assumptions about you. You are only responsible for your response to others.
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You are an inspiration! Thanks...
Peacefully,
Allison
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Great story, lovely photos. Truly an inspiration!
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'Cause every little thing gonna be all right
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02-16-2010 11:24 AM #13
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You looking amazing.
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02-16-2010 04:28 PM #14
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You are beautiful, through and through..I am so happy for you..
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02-17-2010 11:24 AM #15
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I always love your photos, Miss Martine the Diva... Hot stuff I tell you! You are such a poster child for this lifestyle. :)
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