Day 10, still Loving Raw Food

June 11, 2009 by Annette  
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I have had a lot of support from friends on Facebook, and I want to thank them all for cheering me on.  I have also had quite a few questions about why I am doing raw food, and what is it doing for me.

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Another week Raw!

June 8, 2009 by Annette  
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First, I have a confession to make, yesterday I made some rice krispy treats for my kids, and I did eat 2 of them….but that’s it!  It was a day of fasting so I didn’t eat breakfast and lunch, and dinner was a wonderful green smoothie loaded with spinach, strawberries, pineapple, mango, and bananas.  It tastes so good that my 11 year old son begs me to make him one, so today, I made one for the both of us.

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Feeling A Bit Successful on My Raw Food Journey

June 6, 2009 by Annette  
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Today is my 5th day and I am not the least bit discouraged.  This is so much easier for me than just going on a fat free, or low calorie diet.  For me, it has to be all or nothing, I need clear boundaries of what I should and should not eat, and raw food has drawn those boundaries for me.  I am feeling pretty good, still a bit tired, but I am still in a major transition mode.  I am finding that my thinking is a bit clearer, nerves a bit calmer, and my sense of hope much greater.

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Blogging my Raw Journey

June 4, 2009 by Annette  
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I am attempting a raw food lifestyle. I have read many inspiring stories and I want to be one of them. I have dealt with a lot of obstacles in my life, which is true for everyone, but I want to conquer as many of them as I can. I have many people who are ready to help me with this challenge.

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