New to group / Trying to go Raw / From Everett

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

 

I'm new to the group and new to Washington as well. Moved here about

two months ago. I've tried to go raw in the past and failed. I am

trying again and am looking for others in my area that I can meet

with for support and friendship. I live in North Everett and am

wondering if there are others here from North Everett who would maybe

like to get together. I think everyone who is raw knows that it is

hard to be successful at it without proper support and

encouragement. I've never actually met any others who are 100% raw

before, so it would help a lot to see that YES there are actually

others who have done it and are doing it successfully.

 

Well, its good to be here and hope that I can hopefully meet some of

you in my area.

 

Thanks!

 

John Blatt

North Everett

http://360./psychicevolution

[Guest guest]

Hello John B,

 

My daughter and I are trying very hard to be 100% raw. We are doing ok

for right now. The only cooked thing we eat is Ezekial 4:9 bread. We have

been trying to be raw for the past year. The reason we find it so hard is

that my husband is not supportive. He trips us up alot. He doesn't try to

... but he wants to live a normal American lifestyle which includes the

SAD diet and feels put out that he can't suggest going out to eat all the

time. Many times we are out and he is hungry and get's very grumpy when he

is hungry.. so my daughter and I give in to his intimidating, grumpy and

controlling behavior and in the process.. eat cooked food. We can't suggest

raw restaurants or even organic healthy cooked ones. He is not

interested! I have a weakness in my Character in that I still crave cooked

foods.. so when we go out to eat.. I just don't have the strength to ask

only for raw veges.

 

We live in Monroe.. just moved from Ohio. We would very much like to get

together with other raw foodists. Perhaps we can support each other. Even

though we are not as successful as you suggested, perhaps we can become so

by our mutual support and encouragement!

 

Diane

 

 

 

 

On 7/18/06, JohnB <psychicevolution wrote:

>

> Hello all,

>

> I'm new to the group and new to Washington as well. Moved here about

> two months ago. I've tried to go raw in the past and failed. I am

> trying again and am looking for others in my area that I can meet

> with for support and friendship. I live in North Everett and am

> wondering if there are others here from North Everett who would maybe

> like to get together. I think everyone who is raw knows that it is

> hard to be successful at it without proper support and

> encouragement. I've never actually met any others who are 100% raw

> before, so it would help a lot to see that YES there are actually

> others who have done it and are doing it successfully.

>

> Well, its good to be here and hope that I can hopefully meet some of

> you in my area.

>

> Thanks!

>

> John Blatt

> North Everett

> http://360./psychicevolution

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

wow. I admire you both for eating so well without support. I live in Port

Townsend and there is a lot of support here but even so, since my husband other

family and friends don't eat like this, I still find it difficult. I decided

that 90% raw works for me. There is a retreat this weekend in Sedro Wooley I

think, and I read a post here that you could attend a lecture Saturday night by

Gabriel Cousins.

Terri

 

Diane Combs <dicombs wrote:

Hello John B,

 

My daughter and I are trying very hard to be 100% raw. We are doing ok

for right now. The only cooked thing we eat is Ezekial 4:9 bread. We have

been trying to be raw for the past year. The reason we find it so hard is

that my husband is not supportive. He trips us up alot. He doesn't try to

... but he wants to live a normal American lifestyle which includes the

SAD diet and feels put out that he can't suggest going out to eat all the

time. Many times we are out and he is hungry and get's very grumpy when he

is hungry.. so my daughter and I give in to his intimidating, grumpy and

controlling behavior and in the process.. eat cooked food. We can't suggest

raw restaurants or even organic healthy cooked ones. He is not

interested! I have a weakness in my Character in that I still crave cooked

foods.. so when we go out to eat.. I just don't have the strength to ask

only for raw veges.

 

We live in Monroe.. just moved from Ohio. We would very much like to get

together with other raw foodists. Perhaps we can support each other. Even

though we are not as successful as you suggested, perhaps we can become so

by our mutual support and encouragement!

 

Diane

 

On 7/18/06, JohnB <psychicevolution wrote:

>

> Hello all,

>

> I'm new to the group and new to Washington as well. Moved here about

> two months ago. I've tried to go raw in the past and failed. I am

> trying again and am looking for others in my area that I can meet

> with for support and friendship. I live in North Everett and am

> wondering if there are others here from North Everett who would maybe

> like to get together. I think everyone who is raw knows that it is

> hard to be successful at it without proper support and

> encouragement. I've never actually met any others who are 100% raw

> before, so it would help a lot to see that YES there are actually

> others who have done it and are doing it successfully.

>

> Well, its good to be here and hope that I can hopefully meet some of

> you in my area.

>

> Thanks!

>

> John Blatt

> North Everett

> http://360./psychicevolution

>

>

>

 

 

[Guest guest]

Diane

 

... but he wants to live a normal American lifestyle which includes the

SAD diet and feels put out that he can't suggest going out to eat all the

time.

 

Seriously look at the reasons you want to be raw. Be truthful with yourself.

To maintain any new way of life you choose, you must commit to a lifestyle

change.

 

Notice I said you.

 

I have been raw for almost 6 years. I too have a family that practices SAD. I

even still cook for them. I do not preach to them about the negative effects

of their lifestyle instead I rely on the example that I set. My youngest son

(who is now 18) now eats a little more healthier.

 

I would love it if my family would become raw, but it was not meant to be. At

first they were very afraid that I would try to " convert " them.

 

Soon they realized I was not a " threat " and accepted that I chose to be

" different " .

 

We go out to eat occasionally. I ask only that we go to a place where I can

have a salad. I am not opposed to bringing supplemental foods with me to

enhance the salad I am served. I have never had a problem anywhere.

 

I always bless my food before eating it.

 

I do my best to honor each chosen path, just as expect my path to be honored.

 

Be true to yourself.

 

No one can take advantage of you without your permission.

 

Think seriously about what your choices are to be. Then choose. It is that

simple. There are always ways to make it work. It may require effort but you

are worth it.

 

I will be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding how to survive in

a SAD household.

 

Light and Love

 

Ramona

in Renton

 

 

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