Raw Food - Why Don't People Get It? - A Rant

[Mitch]

So, stop acting like a child. People only respond to how others do. Break the pattern. As long as you keep doing what you do, they'll keep doing what they do.

I agree with that totally and I am working on that.

[MysticTree]

I agree with that totally and I am working on that.

Hurrah
Go Mitch

[Gianni]

This is not a religious forum. Not everyone reads the bible or is even christian.

No but it is a food forum. My post was relevant.

[MysticTree]

It's not relevant if someone doesn't believe in God and most Christians don't follow biblical food laws in any case.

[Gianni]

I'm not here to argue or preach my religious beliefs or lack thereof.

[MysticTree]

I'm glad :)

[Mitch]

Hurrah
Go Mitch

Thank youuu

[Riansa]

lols, Dr was unaware of that :)

[TangerineCat]

If I didn't listen to them and ate this food I am sure they would send me to doctor and check my blood and of course wanted to see the results. And they would hold grudge against me (I tried that once. All discussions would be about my food till I would eat SAD food again).

hehe, Mitch- don't forget that perceptions of what a healthy body should look like have changed. Being heavier was considered beautiful and healthy. My grandparents (who are in Ukraine) are in no way annoying about diet (they're happy I take care of myself), but even in their opinion, I could be a bit bigger. Just different ideas about body size with generations :)

[PansyLo]

I hate how my family treat my diet, they're not as bad when I stick to it but they make fun of me completely if I struggle and have a day where I end up eating cooked food.

They say I'm inconsistant, or that I just like to pretend I have X diet, I'm not a proper vegan, that I just choose what suits me that day.

I just brush it off. NONE of them have ever tried to change anything with their diet. How would they know what it's like to try and be a raw food vegan when they've never even been on a diet or tried vegetarianism.

It is a little frustrating to be judged by people who have no idea. At least I'm trying to improve my health. I don't have to be 100% anything, I do get to choose what I eat from day to day as it's what I eat it doesn't effect them. I'll admit I'm having teething problems as I've just started raw again and I have VERY little time or money. I'm working towards my goals and I'm trying. That's good enough for me. :)