Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Carolyn, I think that attitude stinks. To me, it's not about being 100% raw 100% of the time, even though that is considered ideal. It's about eating healthier as much as I can as often as I can. I think the healthiest I can eat is going to be raw. But I'm not going to obsess about it. I guess what I'm trying to say is to do what you need to do. Do YOUR best, even if YOUR best is 50% raw. Beth butterflyintransit <omgimaduck1 wrote: This year, I made a deal with myself that I would get back to a raw lifestyle and do what I could to improve my health. Unfortunately, so far I have found it near impossible to actually stick with the idea of raw for more than a day at any given time. Every time I think I can overcome my . . . I dunno, apathy toward it, I guess, I see statements like this one: > It > might not " technically " cook the food as it is cooked at boiling, > baking, or frying temperatures but it isn't really raw. [snip] And let me tell you, this exact phrase - " it isn't really raw " - comes up A LOT in every raw food group I'm on. It's fairly evident to me that the attitude toward raw food is, if you can't do it exactly right 100% then don't bother doing it at all. There's no lee-way in the raw food lifestyle. You're either eating raw 100% or you're not, and if you're not then why bother? I give up. I can't do it, I will never be able to do it, so I might as well die in poor health just like every other American. Still, it was an interesting ride. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 The snippet below is one that I stated and I apologize if it was, in any way, discouraging or intimidating or insulting. The question was asked and I answered it to the best of my ability. It isn't my intention to demean anyone's lifestyle. That is up to the individual. If you aren't able or don't want to eat a lot of raw food, that's up to you. I come from my own experience and no one else's. I am not a coach--as a matter of fact, I _have_ a coach and he would be the first to tell you that I'm not doing everything I should. He was the one who advised me that this would be a good forum to join. That being said, I don't think that we should try to " sugarcoat " the raw food diet, either. It's a challenge from any angle but one worth going for. If you want to do it, be prepared to learn. That's the only way you will succeed. As for the phrase " it isn't really raw " , I think it is used as more of a warning to people who might want to stay away from or limit certain foods for best health. Good luck, Carolyn and Beth, in all you do! Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , elizabeth roberts <mamabethnc wrote: > > Carolyn, > > I think that attitude stinks. To me, it's not about being 100% raw 100% of the time, even though that is considered ideal. It's about eating healthier as much as I can as often as I can. I think the healthiest I can eat is going to be raw. But I'm not going to obsess about it. > > I guess what I'm trying to say is to do what you need to do. Do YOUR best, even if YOUR best is 50% raw. > > Beth > > butterflyintransit <omgimaduck1 wrote: > This year, I made a deal with myself that I would get back to a raw > lifestyle and do what I could to improve my health. Unfortunately, > so far I have found it near impossible to actually stick with the > idea of raw for more than a day at any given time. Every time I > think I can overcome my . . . I dunno, apathy toward it, I guess, I > see statements like this one: > > > It > > might not " technically " cook the food as it is cooked at boiling, > > baking, or frying temperatures but it isn't really raw. [snip] > > And let me tell you, this exact phrase - " it isn't really raw " - > comes up A LOT in every raw food group I'm on. It's fairly evident > to me that the attitude toward raw food is, if you can't do it > exactly right 100% then don't bother doing it at all. There's no > lee-way in the raw food lifestyle. You're either eating raw 100% or > you're not, and if you're not then why bother? I give up. I can't > do it, I will never be able to do it, so I might as well die in poor > health just like every other American. > > Still, it was an interesting ride. > Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Tommie, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that what you wrote " stinks " but rather that general exclusivist attitude that people can get, especially when someone new is needing support and help rather than " Oh, just don't eat it, it's not raw " instead of recognizing that " hey, that's better than what you were doing, when you're ready try this instead. " I've seen that sort of attitude in so many areas of life not just among raw foodies though, I'm sorry if what I wrote came across as a personal attack. I did not mean it that way, and I apologize for not being more careful with my words. Beth jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: The snippet below is one that I stated and I apologize if it was, in any way, discouraging or intimidating or insulting. Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hi, Beth, No problem. I'm a proponent of " live and let live " . If someone is struggling on raw food, I advise them to take it as slow as they need to. It's better to make slow progress than to keep the " yoyo " going. Thanks for the clarification. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , elizabeth roberts <mamabethnc wrote: > > Tommie, > > I'm sorry. I didn't mean that what you wrote " stinks " but rather that general exclusivist attitude that people can get, especially when someone new is needing support and help rather than " Oh, just don't eat it, it's not raw " instead of recognizing that " hey, that's better than what you were doing, when you're ready try this instead. " I've seen that sort of attitude in so many areas of life not just among raw foodies though, I'm sorry if what I wrote came across as a personal attack. I did not mean it that way, and I apologize for not being more careful with my words. > > Beth > > > jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: > The snippet below is one that I stated and I apologize if it was, in > any way, discouraging or intimidating or insulting. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 I am just reading this and not really know what has all happened. Food is an emotional issue and we all have to be sensitive about. I mean ALL parties not just the one that makes the statement. Also, keep in mind that most if not all statements all well intended so be slow to take offense PLEASE. I have stated one that maple syrup is cooked to death. I do not try to insult anybody, but just to inform some people that might not know the process of making maple syrup. Now that you know, it is up to you to decide what you will do with it. Please don't take offense to that. I personally will never do a master cleanse. Not for the maple syrup but the salt. No matter whether it is Hymalian or Celtic (I have both at home and very sparingly) But I have no use for doing a to me unnatural cleans. I hope I am not offending anybody with that statement. As it is not intended. But we are exchanging ideas and opinion right????? So, we all need to be a little more kinder, and understanding. Warm regards Robert W > > jerushy1944 <no_reply > > 2006/03/12 Sun AM 10:17:42 EST > rawfood > [Raw Food] Re: To Carolyn was Food dehydrator > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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