[Raw Food](Viveca) intro

[Guest guest]

<<<<I've been a vegetarian for over 23 years, but have just recently given up

milk and eggs.>>>>

 

I've been at it for 20 years and slowly started eliminating down to " raw " foods.

 

I would like to ask if there are any other members who practice the Natural

Hygiene way of eating. I am not sure if most members here eat only raw foods or

only a certain percentage.>>>>>

 

Natural Hygiene seems the best way for me and staying all raw feels the most

sensible.

 

 

<<<<I eat only raw fruit at least until noon and then I have a large salad for

lunch, maybe some steamed veggies, and dinner has been steamed veggies, large

salad, baked potatoe or rice, etc.>>>>>

 

That's pretty much how I eat, only I'm trying to eliminate all cooked foods.

 

I am not mixing carbs with proteins. I am also eating raw nuts. I

don't drink with meals, etc.

 

Me too!

 

<<<<<I am also working at getting to bed earlier, but tonight,I got carried

away doing searches on Natural Hygiene on the internet and then started looking

for a (and found you).>>>>

 

This is my biggest challenge. I always intend to get to bed earlier but somehow

get side tracked. I know how important rest is and aiming at getting more is my

goal.

 

<<<<I just finished day 5 and feel pretty good and am gung ho. I have been

making eating modifications for the past 23 years a little at a time. I feel

ready to take this on.>>>>

 

It is definitely a process. Reading good books and getting support from groups

like this helps to keep us focused.

 

<<<<I have been reading Fit For Life and Fit For Life II, I'm going to read

Fitonics next, but not so sure about it because when I glanced in the book, I

noticed that they talk about eating fruit along with

vegetables and oatmeal. Do any of you do this?>>>>

 

Fit For Life was the very book that got me started. Since then I have read

wonderful encouraging ones. I try to stay away from all grains as they are very

mucus forming and not ideal for us.

 

 

<<<<Funny how this has progressed. I haven't had chocolate in over 13 years,

caffiene in over 7 years or sodas. My main drink is purified water and some

fresh juice. I have a Vita-Mix, so even when I make

juice, I still get the fiber.>>>>>

 

I also drink just distilled water and use my Vita-Mix just about every day.

 

<<<<People have always thought my eating eccentric. Back in the 70s, I was

considered a health nut. Does it sound like this is the group for me?????>>>>

 

I am the only one in my family and among my friends that eat this way. They

think i'm an " odd ball " , but the benefits far outwiegh their opinions.

 

<<<<As Jimmy Buffet says in one of his songs, " I'm growing older, but not up. "

Which leads me to say that I am 51 and living in South Florida.>>>>

 

I'm about 15 years your senior and I can tell you I'm a lot more active than

friends and family my age.

 

<<<<Sorry for the long, rambling intro.>>>>>

 

Nice meeting you Viveca! You rang a bell with me in many aspects of your

journey.

 

Best Wishes,

Vegigran