Introduction

[Guest guest]

Here's my brief introduction.

 

I am Radhakrishnan, born in Chennai, India in 1958. I am now living in

Cupertino, California, USA after living in Mumbai (City) - India (Country) ,

Manama - Bahrain, Toronto - Canada. I was raised a strict vegetarian, but used

to cheat and eat fish and chicken occasionally, but returned to vegetarianism in

1994. My family of wife and three kids are all vegetarians. We make several

tasty dishes using spices and the many, many vegetables available all through

the year in California.

 

Matthew McCormick <mattmcco wrote:

 

Jiraph!

 

You live in the city of my birth, the city I absolutely love, and will

forever be in love with. I live in a small southwestern Michigan

hamlet, but my heart and soul really reside in Chicago, as well as San

Francisco.

 

Matthew McCormick

 

 

On Nov 28, 2004, at 7:45 AM, Jiraph Wirpel wrote:

 

>

> We seem to have group participants from all over the

> world! Cool!

> Please share. Who lives where?

>

>

> Me:

> Jiraph

> Chicago, Illiois

> USA

>

>

> =====

> " The cat did not respond. She did not believe in paraphrasing

> anybody. If

> people pursued this same feline wisdom, there'd be a lot fewer

> misunderstandings. "

> From Kinky Friedman's

> Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Mail - You care about security. So do we.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

 

 

I am from Gdansk, Poland, but currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

 

 

 

Dagmara

 

 

 

 

 

> We seem to have group participants from all over the

 

> world! Cool!

 

> Please share. Who lives where?

 

>

 

>

 

> Me:

 

> Jiraph

 

> Chicago, Illiois

 

> USA

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

" Lotta Honey " - A Detroit, Mi Resident - I Despise It Here!!!!

 

Family Home is Oklahoma!!!!!!

(Kellyville, Tulsa area)

 

Jiraph Wirpel <wirpel wrote:

 

We seem to have group participants from all over the

world! Cool!

Please share. Who lives where?

 

 

Me:

Jiraph

Chicago, Illiois

USA

 

 

=====

" The cat did not respond. She did not believe in paraphrasing anybody. If

people pursued this same feline wisdom, there'd be a lot fewer

misunderstandings. "

From Kinky Friedman's

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mail - You care about security. So do we.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Saiko

 

Yes, teetotaller is the right word. I admire you for that, I couldn't give up

alcohol if i tried. I like it just a little too much! Of course, most

Australians do.

 

Don't feel guilty about not cooking much. I don't either, especially on busy

days. I often buy a frozen meal and just heat it in the microwave.

 

Regards

Louise

South Australia

DogsBody Hydrobath

aussie_bullbreeds/

www.edba.org.au

 

-

Saiko Cat

Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:04 PM

Introduction

 

 

Hi. I was asked to write a short introduction, so here

it goes...

 

I am a 20 year old newbie vegan, living in Stockholm,

Sweden. I have been a vegan for a few months,

allthough i have made some failed attempts at

vagetarianism before, i decided to make the transit

all the way from meat-eating to veganism.

 

I am also a " teetotaller " (the English language seems

to lack a good word for a person that abstains from

alcohol, i have never used the word teetotaller before

but it is what the dictionary said) and fairly active

in the temperance movement. I don't really have a lot

of cooking skillns, I have lived for weeks from

chilli-sin-carne simply because I am to lazy to cook.

But I intend to " get a grip " , and that is sort of why

I joined this mail-list.

 

Nice to meet you all

/Saiko

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

welcome to group

if ya have any questions, ask away..

there are a ton of recipes in the archives here

wot exactly are you interested in/looking for

 

as for part time vegan..well..thats sorta like being sorta pregnant or a part time anti-racist...

 

take yer time tho, and do what you can/must

cheers

fraggle Grace Dec 26, 2004 12:42 PM introduction Hi group, I am trying to become a vegan. I live in Colombia, so it's a little harder to get things like soy milk. (Had my first glass today). I am trying to incorporate vegan meals into my diet slowly, maybe one vegan dish per day. But veganism sounds healthy and you vegans look so thin. If anyone has any easy receipes, please post 'em. Is there such a thing as a part-time vegan ?To send an email to -

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " Grace " <uma_shiroi> wrote:

>

> Hi group,

>

> I am trying to become a vegan. I live in Colombia, so it's a little

> harder to get things like soy milk. (Had my first glass today). I am

 

 

Very pleased that you have decided to join us here. I have had some Colombian

Friends in the past. What does Uma in your name mean ? Is that a Spanish name ?

How many times a week did you eat meat before and how much ? What made you

interested in Vegetarinism/Veganism ?

 

Thanks.

 

Vijay

[Guest guest]

Hi Grace

 

Welcome to the group.

 

I know a few overweight vegans, so you still have to eat wisely if

you want to be slim.

 

You can't really be a part-time vegan, but as far as harm to the

environment and animals is concerned it is better to be a part-time

vegan than a total carnivore. Maybe we can all help you to be a

total vegan :-)

 

Jo

 

, " Grace " <uma_shiroi> wrote:

>

> Hi group,

>

> I am trying to become a vegan. I live in Colombia, so it's a little

> harder to get things like soy milk. (Had my first glass today). I

am

> trying to incorporate vegan meals into my diet slowly, maybe one

> vegan dish per day.

>

> But veganism sounds healthy and you vegans look so thin. If anyone

> has any easy receipes, please post 'em. Is there such a thing as a

> part-time vegan ?

[Guest guest]

, " heartwerk " <Heartwork@b...> wrote:

>

> Hi Grace

>

> Welcome to the group.

>

> I know a few overweight vegans, so you still have to eat wisely if

> you want to be slim.

>

 

 

I am a slightly overweight Vegan. But still if I was not a Vegan, I would be far

more overweight.

 

Breads, grains etc., are high in calories and quickly addup. So, yes even as a

Vegan I am watchingout inregards to overeating.

 

Vijay

[Guest guest]

well said Jo

and welcome grace to this fantastic group

and I hope we can help you along your journey

enjoy awareness

Craig

 

 

Re: introductionHi GraceWelcome to the group.I know a few overweight vegans, so you still have to eat wisely if you want to be slim.You can't really be a part-time vegan, but as far as harm to the environment and animals is concerned it is better to be a part-time vegan than a total carnivore. Maybe we can all help you to be a total vegan :-)Jo , "Grace" <uma_shiroi> wrote:> > Hi group, > > I am trying to become a vegan. I live in Colombia, so it's a little > harder to get things like soy milk. (Had my first glass today). I am > trying to incorporate vegan meals into my diet slowly, maybe one > vegan dish per day. > > But veganism sounds healthy and you vegans look so thin. If anyone > has any easy receipes, please post 'em. Is there such a thing as a > part-time vegan ?

[Guest guest]

, rvijay07@m... wrote:

>

> , " Grace " <uma_shiroi> wrote:

> >

> > Hi group,

> >

> > I am trying to become a vegan. I live in Colombia, so it's a

little

> > harder to get things like soy milk. (Had my first glass today).

I am

>

>

> Very pleased that you have decided to join us here. I have had

some Colombian Friends in the past. What does Uma in your name

mean ? Is that a Spanish name ? How many times a week did you eat

meat before and how much ? What made you interested in

Vegetarinism/Veganism ?

>

> Thanks.

 

I have been in Colombia one year, teaching English. (I'm in the USA

now for vacation). Almost everyone I know in Colombia has had family

members kidnapped or killed.

 

Uma shiroi means white horse in Japanese, but its backwards uma

(horse) shiroi (white).

 

Today I had a full vegan day, I guess. I feel fatter actually. But

I'm glad I didn't kill any little chickens or eat their eggs.

Normally, I am a full-time carnivore, up to four eggs a day. I am

probably 20-30 pounds overweight so I really can't afford to gain

much more. I guess I thought veganism would keep me from being too

heavy...thanks for the warning.

 

 

Grace

[Guest guest]

, " Grace " <uma_shiroi> wrote:

 

>

> I have been in Colombia one year, teaching English. (I'm in the USA

> now for vacation). Almost everyone I know in Colombia has had family

> members kidnapped or killed.

>

> Uma shiroi means white horse in Japanese,

 

 

Thanks for the response. This is very true. Everyone I know from Colombia tells

of all the kidnappings/killings etc., But it is a part of life there it appears.

Probably due to lesser jobs.

 

How do you like the life in Colombia in general. Please describe your

experiences there. Are there a lot of Vegetarians there ? How do you find the

Colombians in terms of meat eating, do they eat a lot of meat ?

 

Enjoy your vacation in the US.

 

Vijay

[Guest guest]

I really like that I wake up early without an alarm clock, never

would happen eating SAD.

 

rawfood , " tesser2u " <tesser2u> wrote:

> I'm even getting up

> before the alarm clock goes off some mornings! unheard of in my

world

> until now.

>

> I'm so glad I found this group. The info and encouragement is very

> welcome to a Newbie like me. Thanks to everyone!

>

> Love and Light~Tess

[Guest guest]

Hi!

 

I like the introduction idea too. My name is Jennifer, I'm

in my late thirties, and my husband and I went raw around

November 1, 2004 (just 3.5 months ago!). I live in Oregon,

run my own web-based business, and LOVE this e-group for

adding raw inspiration to my day!

 

I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years, went vegan 2 or 3

years ago, and up until I went raw, I thought raw foodism

went way too far. Not knowing anything about it, I just

didn't see any benefit to doing it. Then I finally read

something about the benefits of eating raw and did a

complete turnaround! It was like night and day between how I

felt about raw living one day to the next.

 

Since going raw, I've noticed increased energy, better mood,

less need for sleep, and new inspiration in my life. I love

learning about raw living by reading books, checking out raw

web sites, participating in this and other e-groups, and

talking with other raw foodists.

 

I spend a lot of my time thinking and talking about raw

food. I'm also in the learning phase when it comes to making

tasty " gourmet " raw foods. I'm always searching for ways to

simplify my life, so I look forward to settling down into

simpler food routines as time goes on.

 

OK, I guess that is it for now. I look forward to seeing

more intros on this list. It's fun to get to know our online

friends!

 

 

All the best,

 

Jennifer

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, Tess,

Just wanted to welcome you to the group..I am fairly new also and I live in Las

Vegas. I am about 98% raw and I love it..glad to have you aboard...

Gaynell

 

tesser2u <tesser2u wrote:

 

 

I thought the introduction thing was a good idea, so here it goes:

 

My name is Tess and I'm 41 years old. I live just outside Nashville

TN. I am a LMT, just finished school and got my license! Yeah!!

 

Going through massage school has heightened my awareness of, and

desire for, a more holistic, natural lifestyle. But up until a couple

of weeks ago, I ate the typical SAD fare as most people. Until a

friend of mine invited me to a RAW potluck. She new I had been

looking into it, so we went together. It was awesome. There were so

many wonderful foods that tasted absolutely delicious! That took away

my last excuse for eating the way I was. I was afraid the food would

not be tasty, there would not be enough variety, etc... Well, that

day I saw differently. The next day, I got some recipe books, bought

a food processor and began on my journey. I'm not totally raw yet. I

still need a dehydrator to kick the bread/cracker addiction. But I am

doing very well with it and enjoying it more than I ever thought

possible! I feel great and am losing weight easily. (something I've

struggled with all my life)Have lots of energy, I'm even getting up

before the alarm clock goes off some mornings! unheard of in my world

until now.

 

I'm so glad I found this group. The info and encouragement is very

welcome to a Newbie like me. Thanks to everyone!

 

Love and Light~Tess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

This is a pretty good group isn't it. The lightbulb went off aye. I

had my epiphany back in '91 I think when I had the thought to just

have some raw stringbeans as a meal. I did it and went on about my

day. Didn't stay raw, but it was my epiphany moment. " Since going

raw, I've noticed increased energy, better mood, less need for sleep,

and new inspiration in my life, " me too.

 

I talked to some live raw foodists today, first time in a long time.

There was a raw food potluck at a raw/vegan cafe in Phila. set up

through meetup.com. I'm not a raw foodist. I'm a produce eater, raw

plant food eater. But I have to eat it in it's natural, original

form, no combining or processing of any kind. Raw food is a genre of

recipe creations so I'm not really a raw foodist. But I enjoyed the

conversation for a while, it was interesting. Not much interest in

returning to potlucks though, I may just to give myself something to

do. I tried some raw coconut there for the first time in a long

time. When the conversation turned toward the regular raw food

cuisine and I had been there like an hour and a half, I decided it

was time to leave.

 

" I spend a lot of my time thinking and talking about raw food, " me

too, but at least I don't spend a lot of time eating or preparing

food.

 

rawfood , " Jennifer " <simplify@s...> wrote:

>

> Hi!

>

> I like the introduction idea too. My name is Jennifer, I'm

> in my late thirties, and my husband and I went raw around

> November 1, 2004 (just 3.5 months ago!). I live in Oregon,

> run my own web-based business, and LOVE this e-group for

> adding raw inspiration to my day!

>

> I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years, went vegan 2 or 3

> years ago, and up until I went raw, I thought raw foodism

> went way too far. Not knowing anything about it, I just

> didn't see any benefit to doing it. Then I finally read

> something about the benefits of eating raw and did a

> complete turnaround! It was like night and day between how I

> felt about raw living one day to the next.

>

> Since going raw, I've noticed increased energy, better mood,

> less need for sleep, and new inspiration in my life. I love

> learning about raw living by reading books, checking out raw

> web sites, participating in this and other e-groups, and

> talking with other raw foodists.

>

> I spend a lot of my time thinking and talking about raw

> food. I'm also in the learning phase when it comes to making

> tasty " gourmet " raw foods. I'm always searching for ways to

> simplify my life, so I look forward to settling down into

> simpler food routines as time goes on.

>

> OK, I guess that is it for now. I look forward to seeing

> more intros on this list. It's fun to get to know our online

> friends!

>

>

> All the best,

>

> Jennifer

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

And another thing, someone at the potluck said to me that she wishes

she could be 100% raw but isn't. I hate that, just be 100% raw if

you want to or not, but be comfortable in whatever decision you

make. If you're not happy being less than a 100% raw, you'll never

be happy being less than 100% raw, so get 100% raw and stay there and

just accept it.

 

rawfood , " Froggy " <seconaphim> wrote:

> I talked to some live raw foodists today, first time in a long

time.

> There was a raw food potluck at a raw/vegan cafe in Phila. set up

> through meetup.com. I'm not a raw foodist. I'm a produce eater,

raw

> plant food eater. But I have to eat it in it's natural, original

> form, no combining or processing of any kind. Raw food is a genre

of

> recipe creations so I'm not really a raw foodist. But I enjoyed

the

> conversation for a while, it was interesting. Not much interest in

> returning to potlucks though, I may just to give myself something

to

> do. I tried some raw coconut there for the first time in a long

> time. When the conversation turned toward the regular raw food

> cuisine and I had been there like an hour and a half, I decided it

> was time to leave.

>

> " I spend a lot of my time thinking and talking about raw food, " me

> too, but at least I don't spend a lot of time eating or preparing

> food.

[Guest guest]

Wow, that is right on, because tonight I had a slip and ate some cooked food and

I have been beating myself up ever since..why do I do it when I know how I will

feel after. I have to think it through next time. Thanks..I want to be 100% so

I will be 100% period..

Gaynell

 

Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

And another thing, someone at the potluck said to me that she wishes

she could be 100% raw but isn't. I hate that, just be 100% raw if

you want to or not, but be comfortable in whatever decision you

make. If you're not happy being less than a 100% raw, you'll never

be happy being less than 100% raw, so get 100% raw and stay there and

just accept it.

 

rawfood , " Froggy " <seconaphim> wrote:

> I talked to some live raw foodists today, first time in a long

time.

> There was a raw food potluck at a raw/vegan cafe in Phila. set up

> through meetup.com. I'm not a raw foodist. I'm a produce eater,

raw

> plant food eater. But I have to eat it in it's natural, original

> form, no combining or processing of any kind. Raw food is a genre

of

> recipe creations so I'm not really a raw foodist. But I enjoyed

the

> conversation for a while, it was interesting. Not much interest in

> returning to potlucks though, I may just to give myself something

to

> do. I tried some raw coconut there for the first time in a long

> time. When the conversation turned toward the regular raw food

> cuisine and I had been there like an hour and a half, I decided it

> was time to leave.

>

> " I spend a lot of my time thinking and talking about raw food, " me

> too, but at least I don't spend a lot of time eating or preparing

> food.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Someday you'll stop playing games with yourself, Gaynell. Get 100%

raw for a few days, get some more time at it and see how you feel and

see if you can stay with it, that's what I'm doing.

 

My little tirade there sounds like the Gospel according to Saint

Rich. As I'm just coming off a period where I smoked and drank and

ate all sorts of garbage, you would think I wouldn't have much room

to talk. The pot calling the kettle black you might say. I've been

trying to stay raw permanently since the early to mid-nineties and

have been failing miserably all this time. So there's no guarantee

this is the time when I stay raw for the rest of my life. But I'm

hopeful.

 

rawfood , gaynell andress <andressgaynell>

wrote:

>

> Wow, that is right on, because tonight I had a slip and ate some

cooked food and I have been beating myself up ever since..why do I do

it when I know how I will feel after. I have to think it through

next time. Thanks..I want to be 100% so I will be 100% period..

> Gaynell

>

> Froggy <seconaphim> wrote:

>

> And another thing, someone at the potluck said to me that she

wishes

> she could be 100% raw but isn't. I hate that, just be 100% raw if

> you want to or not, but be comfortable in whatever decision you

> make. If you're not happy being less than a 100% raw, you'll never

> be happy being less than 100% raw, so get 100% raw and stay there

and

> just accept it.

[Guest guest]

Gaynell,

 

This helps me remembering that this is a journey and not a destination. Also an

excellent affirmation, I see no value in punishing myself with my thoughts.

(HTH)

 

Darcia

 

 

 

rawfood , gaynell andress <andressgaynell>

wrote:

>

> Wow, that is right on, because tonight I had a slip and ate some

cooked food and I have been beating myself up ever since..why do I do

it when I know how I will feel after. I have to think it through

next time. Thanks..I want to be 100% so I will be 100% period..

> Gaynell

>

> Froggy <seconaphim> wrote:

>

> And another thing, someone at the potluck said to me that she

wishes

> she could be 100% raw but isn't. I hate that, just be 100% raw if

> you want to or not, but be comfortable in whatever decision you

> make. If you're not happy being less than a 100% raw, you'll never

> be happy being less than 100% raw, so get 100% raw and stay there

and

> just accept it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

It's not a question of whether you want to punish yourself or not,

it's a question of whether or not that's what happens. And if that's

what happens it's not going to change. Some people are meant for

this diet and they will always be remorseful/guilty/upset etc. when

they fail. I'm not in control of my feelings and emotions, they are

what they are, they manifest from some unseen realm and play out in

my mind without my permission.

 

So it's not a question of not beating oneself up. Someone who

doesn't need to eat this way is not going to have any problems not

eating raw or only eating a certain percentage raw.

 

rawfood , Darcia Dillard <mrsdill@s...> wrote:

>

> Gaynell,

>

> This helps me remembering that this is a journey and not a

destination. Also an excellent affirmation, I see no value in

punishing myself with my thoughts. (HTH)

>

> Darcia

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Froggy and Darcia..What great feedback..I see no value in punishing

myself with my thoughts. Wow, that is very cool.

Thanks again

Gaynell

 

Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

It's not a question of whether you want to punish yourself or not,

it's a question of whether or not that's what happens. And if that's

what happens it's not going to change. Some people are meant for

this diet and they will always be remorseful/guilty/upset etc. when

they fail. I'm not in control of my feelings and emotions, they are

what they are, they manifest from some unseen realm and play out in

my mind without my permission.

 

So it's not a question of not beating oneself up. Someone who

doesn't need to eat this way is not going to have any problems not

eating raw or only eating a certain percentage raw.

 

rawfood , Darcia Dillard <mrsdill@s...> wrote:

>

> Gaynell,

>

> This helps me remembering that this is a journey and not a

destination. Also an excellent affirmation, I see no value in

punishing myself with my thoughts. (HTH)

>

> Darcia

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Darcia,

Thank you very much..I like that and I will use it..

Gaynellxo

 

Darcia Dillard <mrsdill wrote:

 

Gaynell,

 

This helps me remembering that this is a journey and not a destination. Also an

excellent affirmation, I see no value in punishing myself with my thoughts.

(HTH)

 

Darcia

 

 

 

rawfood , gaynell andress <andressgaynell>

wrote:

>

> Wow, that is right on, because tonight I had a slip and ate some

cooked food and I have been beating myself up ever since..why do I do

it when I know how I will feel after. I have to think it through

next time. Thanks..I want to be 100% so I will be 100% period..

> Gaynell

>

> Froggy <seconaphim> wrote:

>

> And another thing, someone at the potluck said to me that she

wishes

> she could be 100% raw but isn't. I hate that, just be 100% raw if

> you want to or not, but be comfortable in whatever decision you

> make. If you're not happy being less than a 100% raw, you'll never

> be happy being less than 100% raw, so get 100% raw and stay there

and

> just accept it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Rich

That is encouraging. I won't be so hard on myself and just take it one day at

time.

Gaynell

 

Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

Someday you'll stop playing games with yourself, Gaynell. Get 100%

raw for a few days, get some more time at it and see how you feel and

see if you can stay with it, that's what I'm doing.

 

My little tirade there sounds like the Gospel according to Saint

Rich. As I'm just coming off a period where I smoked and drank and

ate all sorts of garbage, you would think I wouldn't have much room

to talk. The pot calling the kettle black you might say. I've been

trying to stay raw permanently since the early to mid-nineties and

have been failing miserably all this time. So there's no guarantee

this is the time when I stay raw for the rest of my life. But I'm

hopeful.

 

rawfood , gaynell andress <andressgaynell>

wrote:

>

> Wow, that is right on, because tonight I had a slip and ate some

cooked food and I have been beating myself up ever since..why do I do

it when I know how I will feel after. I have to think it through

next time. Thanks..I want to be 100% so I will be 100% period..

> Gaynell

>

> Froggy <seconaphim> wrote:

>

> And another thing, someone at the potluck said to me that she

wishes

> she could be 100% raw but isn't. I hate that, just be 100% raw if

> you want to or not, but be comfortable in whatever decision you

> make. If you're not happy being less than a 100% raw, you'll never

> be happy being less than 100% raw, so get 100% raw and stay there

and

> just accept it.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I am not suggesting that you deny how you feel. Whatever the emotion is identify

it. The label helps to focus attention on the emotion. That feeling creates a

physiological response observe and take a few deep breath and release it. That

feeling is not who you are. Express the emotion speaking gently to yourself or

journaling. Participate in some physical activity to release it.

 

I use the affirmation I will not punish myself with my thoughts to stay in

present tense after I have released them. Unforgiveness and resentment keeps in

the past(reliving a prior experience) and I rather be present time enjoying

life.

 

I was introduced to that affirmation 5 months before it really hit me how

important it is. It will not work for everyone it depends on where you are your

journey.

 

Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

It's not a question of whether you want to punish yourself or not,

it's a question of whether or not that's what happens. And if that's

what happens it's not going to change. Some people are meant for

this diet and they will always be remorseful/guilty/upset etc. when

they fail. I'm not in control of my feelings and emotions, they are

what they are, they manifest from some unseen realm and play out in

my mind without my permission.

 

So it's not a question of not beating oneself up. Someone who

doesn't need to eat this way is not going to have any problems not

eating raw or only eating a certain percentage raw.

 

 

 

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O.K. Thanks

 

Darcia Dillard <mrsdill wrote:I am not suggesting that you deny

how you feel. Whatever the emotion is identify it. The label helps to focus

attention on the emotion. That feeling creates a physiological response observe

and take a few deep breath and release it. That feeling is not who you are.

Express the emotion speaking gently to yourself or journaling. Participate in

some physical activity to release it.

 

I use the affirmation I will not punish myself with my thoughts to stay in

present tense after I have released them. Unforgiveness and resentment keeps in

the past(reliving a prior experience) and I rather be present time enjoying

life.

 

I was introduced to that affirmation 5 months before it really hit me how

important it is. It will not work for everyone it depends on where you are your

journey.

 

Froggy <seconaphim wrote:

 

It's not a question of whether you want to punish yourself or not,

it's a question of whether or not that's what happens. And if that's

what happens it's not going to change. Some people are meant for

this diet and they will always be remorseful/guilty/upset etc. when

they fail. I'm not in control of my feelings and emotions, they are

what they are, they manifest from some unseen realm and play out in

my mind without my permission.

 

So it's not a question of not beating oneself up. Someone who

doesn't need to eat this way is not going to have any problems not

eating raw or only eating a certain percentage raw.