I use to have an extremely social schedule, out and about hanging with friends, usually at pubs.
When i started eating to be well, my whole life changed 180' ... slowly all my past habits were questioned, and i started to want other things., hence started attracting different people (its the vibrations!) I share a big pad with 3 others, new flatmates who jumped at the opportunity to learn about eating well -its not a suprise to see a queue for the juicer here.... and everyone knows about the magic of greensmoothies ... how lucky am i? we are very busy people, with projects, dreams and ambitions... and what we eat seems to propel it - its true!

My parents have jumped on the wagon too (we use to be high raw when i was growing up) My sister is loving the discovery too, she's just returned from NY -  with delectable stories from the Pure Restaurant http://www.purefoodandwine.com/
I think in general ive had a great deal of influence over friends, (ie social circle) and people I meet ... So this part is easy – be the change you want to see the world… and the world starts changing around you  for me the social scene has changed accordingly

I randomly eat cooked dishes... this doesnt bother me at all, and if i dont have a choice i choose not to fuss and will order from the menu. there is no guilt ... its just the world i live in. i dont want to make it hard. Like star1919, I too usually jump the gun and offer to whip up a salad for groups ….i always try to out-time everyone elses food thoughts   … a big salad always buys time   its also about sharing too.
Im still working out how I inform people of my eating choices, and learning how to honour others as star1919 also mentioned .. I think this is important. Its about acceptance too, and not about being opinionated. I think slowly my friends are coming to terms to the fact that this isn’t just another oksy-fad … this is the real thing, and this makes it so much easier. How lucky is that!?!?!

If its Green, its got to be serious business!!

another super foliage smoothy to the rescue:
spinich
handful of wheatgrass
oranges
goji berries
and sweet pineapple

Miss G, see you out in the surf .. Ill be wearing a purple bikini top with matching tail

swamp power .. pond slime ... you guys make me laugh!!!!! LOL
now back to the serious stuff.....

Sunflower Pesto:  a dip, a spread or dressing, an all round favourite - especially if people are coming over!

soak sunflowers
blend with garlic, lotsand lots of basil leaves, squeeze lemon juice, pinch some salt, then pour a little sunflower oil as its all blending to get a really smooth consistency. Too easy

ps. stuff small mushrooms with this for a great appetiser

could somebody please remind me why maca is so highly regarded?
Ive got a bit stashed away somewhere .... might have to add it to my gs tomorrow and see what happens

thankyou so much Harley for all your amazing insights and sharing them with us. im in total awe with your honesty, intelligence and passion (and everyone else here too ) ((and8 still am )

Im looking forward to hearing more of your amazing adventures and discoveries
thanks for sharing, you inspire me

Arwen what amazing positive results! ... thanks for sharing.

Joss ... happy speedy recovery vibes coming your way!!
big hugs oksy

just for the record: i am not struggling with an eating disorder and my body weight is normal

anyone for more pudding?
 

I too have not had any bleeding now for 5-6 months ... Ive been high raw for 1 1/2yrs, some months higher than others I was always a light bleeder and could tell before my period was coming; a pinching/pulsating feeling around ovary area ... now this is gone too. smooth operations this is great!!!

1) Take knife and go to fridge

2) Open door & cut off slab of cabbage, take a cucumber, handful of dill and shallots (go to garden to take latter if applicable)

3) return to bench - chop like mad ... throw everything in a bowl, crunch cabbage with hands (it becomes softer) season and eat.

**special treat: add dollop of any dip, pesto etc

Ive just been catching up on recent threads .... i got a little teary reading all the beautiful words written.
Thanks guys for making my day.

Our outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much we like ourselves.
Warm fuzzies to all

Fade away? heheheh
I dont think so .....
You will glow, and bounce with energy and be bigger than life with happy and positive vibes..... fading away is when you numb your body, your mind & your soul with crap, so no need to worry about that

Reading Joss's message reminded me of a photograph of me making smiley faces out of my salads when i was ~7 ... I will have to find and post it!!
happy days

Joss - I have Collapse by J Diamond, he also wrote a great book called Guns, Germs and Steal
Let me send it to you!

wishes do come true

raw honey is also a great antiseptic ...
"Honey is a traditional topical treatment for infected wounds. It can be effective on antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria"
jars of honey have been found in 3,000++ year old ejyptian tombs ... with all the properties still in tact
the real nectar of the gods!

media is a dangerous tool - The majority are watching the wrong station!

.. but times are changing.....