Hi all!

I just wanted to say hi.  I'm a new recruit to this raw lifestyle having only started hearing about it a few months ago and become interested in the past few weeks, and the concepts have just totally got me hooked. 

Basically I just wanted to say how inspiring every one of these posts are, having spent the last 4 hours reading about other peoples experiences I feel so much stronger in trying to take this on myself.  There are so many amazing things being achieved in this "movement" that I've never thought were possible.  So I have much to learn.  Please all be patient with me as I take this exciting journey!

I have a very supportive husband (new husband, we were married 4 weeks ago) who understands that I need to try something new to improve how I feel, being grumpy and having "issues" all the time.  I'm trying a new abraham thing at the moment of not beating the drum of my problems, so I won't go into the details.  However my body is telling me that it needs something heathier, emotionally, mentally and physically!  The contrast of what I feel to what I want has never been more clear. 

So here I go!

J

Hi J,

I am pretty new to raw food as well, and am loving it as well, and so much like you mentioned to learn.

I look forward to following your journey, and you're right this is a great forum.

Hiya J, welcome to the forum and congrats on your marriage. I hope you enjoyed your wedding day muchly!

I love your enthusiasm. Good luck with the hair. I'm just about to start not washing mine again. It's now back at the point where I need to wash again every day. I scratch my head and my hand smells like shampoo/conditioner perfume!

I just need to find the right brush! LOL. Can't wait to see your journey. Ask loads of questions. Don't be shy. It's a great way to learn. If you are in need of a quick answer you can use the search tool at the top left of the screen too.

 

xoxoxo

My body doesnt like me very much right now.  I've been eating so well for 3 days and then this evening when I walked through the door I was just starving and headed straight for the first thing I could find.  Which for some reason wasn't the fruit bowl I place on the way to the fridge for this very occasion.  Odd really <g>

Anyway, my body has already become a bit accustomed to good food, and it did not like this deviation, or perhaps its my head that doesn't like this deviation and it is causing my body to react.  Now there is something to think about... 

Still, I'm excited, I'm here and I'm not quitting (which for me is a massive deal!!! Quiting just happens to be something that I am VERY good at).  So I think perhaps I'll go and do some yoga and try and get these kinks out. 

glad you enjoyed them :O)  I will make more YUM! 

LY

c

Hi J,
I am very new to raw myself, and i am just wondering how you are going with the change. It is a big change at first, and has it's challenges, but don't forget you have the support of many beautiful, loving people on this forum.
Hope all is well,
Carmel

 

Ok, well I just wanted to pop on quickly today because I'm feeling awesome, and I just wanted to record that today, I managed to have 3 massive steps forward and wanted to share!

First up:- When I got into work today I was accosted by my closest work buddy to go for a coffee.  Now I have always loved going down for a coffee, its a little bit of a break from work, I get outside, and it gets me going.  About 4 weeks ago now I gave up coffee, my friend was on holidays for 2 weeks so I took that time to break myself from the daily habit of going down to the coffee shop.  When she came back when we went down I could by a decaf, not every day about twice a week.  Today when she asked me if I wanted to go down, I really did, but I made a promise to myself that I was giving up milk this week, and I said no!  For the first time ever I said no!  So that was exciting! 

Second:- I realised that with the above the reason I loved going for coffee was not to have the coffee but to take a break from work, I'm in a fairly busy job which requires long hours and so coffee became both the needed time out as well as the pick me up to get me through the long work hours.  But I've worked out that if I have a big green smoothie before getting to work and then some fruit all through the morning then I actually have more energy than the crash I get after the coffee anyway.  So I no longer need it for the hit.  What I do need is some hints and tips from other workaholics on how to take a time out from work???  If I pack my smoothies and lunch and take them to work I can very easily work through 9-10 hours without stopping for anything other than a bathroom break, which I don't think is healthy...  I was thinking that I could go for a walk/run along the river or something, I might put some more thought into the logistics of that!

Third:- Today was one of the almost weekly morning teas, I had planned to take a range of cut up veges and some raw dips to share but I only got home from uni last night at 10pm and I left the house at 6am this morning to return to work.  Every other morning tea I've always had this argument in my head that I'll just eat some fruit, do the social thing and then leave....  Its never worked.  Today I was perfectly happy to munch on my orange and drink my tea and leave them to all the pastries, cakes and chocolate!  I am truely excited about that because for me it is a massive achievement!

Anyway, I'm rambling but I just wanted to share some more positive things in my life!!!!! 

Oh, one final question, does anyone else get this blood rushing feeling in their ears when they detox?  Its kind of like a headspin that is confined to the sides of my head???  Its just creeping me out a touch and wanted to know if anyone else had experienced anything like it??? 

Have an awesome day guys!

J