thanks for the book mentions....some of these have been reviewed in the Vegan Voice. Need to get some!

Raw connection I have heard a lot about that book....I think my friend has it. I might have a look. Thankyou for sharing that with me. I like the way you see it, as 'conversations with self'. I do believe in God, but as 'The Great Spirit' that we are all connected to and part of.

and Raw sensation thanks for those tips,...that is what I have been saying to my friends and family, just that I am on a raw hit at the moment, haven't told them my intention of staying as raw as I can for as long as I feel.

I really love the support here....its a great place 

Sanghama, you really know how to ask the big questions don't you?!!! I respect that, and thankyou. Think you may have hit a sore point there....I will sit with this and work on it.

Dani, its really great to hear other Mumma's have been through all this and have support with it. I know I will grow from this, and seeing that you obviously have helps too. Sometimes just feels a wee bit overwhelming though huh?
I have seen the secret, and I hear you on that one!
I saw a dvd with an older man (73!!!) who looked so amazing, he was glowing! He said that it wasn't just because of being a raw eater, but also because of his thoughts.
Thankyou ....

Hey Glow...nice to meet you

And Thankyou Rudolph, I appreciate what you have said....it really is just a personal journey as life is hey!

I understand what you mean about food going into the unhealthy category, I have seen that a lot with vegans with cooking 'fake meats' etc...I never got into it...was quite against the point if you ask me. And I guess the same with raw too hey? I have an addiction to slices, cakes etc...but I don't want to go over into the overboard almost unhealthy side. I know what my body needs and I just have to adapt to it.

Thanks for your input

ok...thanks Dani!

Can I ask what GS is?

please bear with me.....

Have been very raw (for me anyway) for three days now, and just want to write out my food and see whats what.

This morning I had some watermelon and some rockmelon. Then a bowl of banana, peach, sprinkling of bircher muesli ( raw oats, dried peach and sultanas) with linseed and a drizzle of honey.

Last night had vege nori (nori seaweed with avo, sprouts, cucumber, capsicum, rocket, carrot sunflower sprouts.) with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy.

Yesterday made a lemon slice....ground almonds, brazil nuts as base, lemon zest and juice, desiccated coconut, vanilla essence, and dates (soaked in cold water in fridge for a couple of hours) all mixed together as topping. Refrigerate for a couple of hours and then its set.) I realise that this is not raw due to coconut and vanilla. But for me, better than a slice from the bakery with eggs, sugar and all the other crap. ( Am I still self medicating???)

Had a green juice too. Spinach, kale, rocket, apple, carrot, sprouts.......YUM. Though it would taste gross but it was so divine!

For breakfast had an almond milk smoothie with banana, blueberries and linseeds and a bit of honey.

Night before had raw lasagne. Was a bit out there for this stage of my raw journey! Didn't make nut cheese as I dont have a processor.

Can't remember the rest.....

For my first try of all this I am quite happy with it. I am a person who likes to have a full belly...but over the three days I feel that a bit of emptiness actually feels good....why is that? Maybe I am unmedicating myself slowly! That is an exciting thought!!!!


How can anyone afford that awesome blender??? I want one but dont know how I will ever afford it!
I have a juicer, need a processor though.....

I notice that some of you eat only fruit? Fruitarians I take it? I don't really understand this? What about vegies? Can someone explain it to me?

I know that everyone does it differently, like some vegans eat seitan and other processed gross meat like substitutes and some don't. I guess it really is just about individuality.

Like, I still drink my herbal teas and I won't stop that. I am not strictly vegan as I have honey, I may stop that though if I try agave and like it.

I cannot eat raw eggplant of pumpkin I dont think.....? I need recipes for this!

I'm going to shut-up now...any replies will be gladly read!
Beau xoxo

Right, so here I am, somewhere I thought I would never be....

I have seen raw vegans around different forums, and admired it, but thought it was a bit extreme, and with the general thought...'Don't we need to cook our food so we can digest it better?'.  I'm still not sure what I feel about this statement? Can someone please enlighten me? I don't 'feel' that that statement is right, but I need to know why?

I became vegetarian a year ago after finally subjecting myself to the truth about how animals are treated. Two of my daughters and I have not eaten meat since we made the decision, and I know that I won't ever again. Then came across Vegan Voice, and decided vegan was the way to go. Fell back into vegetariansim as I was missing cheese and chocolate. A stupid weakness that really does nothing for me, but to cause me to self medicate. I realise that, some people self medicate through alcohol, some drugs, and some food, and I am one of those. It started when my life changed in a big way when I was 12. I remember the moment.

Now I need to start looking after myself. And loving myself. I am so excited about this, but also feeling a bit daunted too. That comes from peoples opinions. I worry that I am going to be hassled, and ridiculed for my choices. I am strong enough to do this, I know that, but as a homebirthing, homeschooling, not immunising, lay midwife, vegan mother of 4 you would think I am used to it, and fine with people scowling at me by now. But I am not. I have a need to feel accepted and respected. I don't like being challenged on my views either. I just want to be left alone to do what I feel is right for me.

I sometimes wonder what I am doing on this earth at this time. Why am I here now? Why does it have to feel so difficult?

Anyway...I just needed to get that off my chest....sorry for the rambling, if you got through it thankyou, if you didn't I dont blame ya!

I am going to ask my long list of questions in another thread...as this may just take up too much space!

Thanks for listening...
Beau xo

Thankyou for the lovely welcome everyone, I am really excited to be here!

Yes Raw Sensation, I hear you, the path is being paved......

Hey Michelle, lovely to see a familiar face!

I'm going to search the fourms, now, and ask a few questions.....talk to you all again soon.....xoxoxo

Hello people,

I am Beau (female  ), needing to meet new people who are into the apparent 'CRAZY' things I am! Have been vegetarian for a year, vegan for 4 months and raw for 3 days!

Have some health issues, just feel unhealthy and need to pick myself up. So, watched a DVD that a friend lent me called 'The NOT Cooking show' with *. Then went online watched some youtube stuff and saw 'Shazzie', and have decided that I need to be raw. (In sooo many ways!)

Found this site through my friends at the vegan and vege society in Qld. And am very happy to be here!

I am a mum of 4 daughters and married to a very supportive man. Live in a most beautiful community and feel that I am awakening at a rapidly alarming rate.

I do have some questions...and need a ton of recipes, best book suggestions and stuff like that. I cannot afford to get that most impressive blender, although WOW would I love it!

Anyway...I'll leave it at that for the moment and look forward to chatting with you all!
Beau xo