Hi there... Where you guys from? I knew the raw lifestyle isn't big here in S.A but i somehow thought it would be bigger... How long you guys been members of this community?
Part-time Sportsman & Business man.
I do Judo, love the sport-been doing it for 15 yrs...
I work in Import/export- General commodity trading...
How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc)
I definitely need moral support and advice on how to live through the detox symptoms... Some tips on new recipes, exercises & eating regimes. Plus I'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to building muscle and gaining weight. Going to do this on a vegan diet!!
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?
80/10/10
Interests (outside of Raw Food):
Love most forms of music, dont really like the pop music of today that floods the radio stations. Love Sport, Creative and innovative ideas. LOVE SMOOTHIES, training and competing (in almost anything).
Favorite Books or Authors:
Dr.D- 80/10/10,
Favorite Quote:
"Don't play what's there, play what's not there". Miles Davis
GI2MR Oath: I promise to do my best to keep this community drama free. I will not name call or throw around personal attacks. I pledge to be respectful even if I do not agree with another member's opinion. When possible, I'll try to smile : )
Yes! I accept the GI2MR Oath.
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marlon, I've been close on 100% raw for the past 6 months, with the occasional mistaken foray into cooked food:).
I started for health reasons but as soon as I realized what I was onto it became much more than that: physical, spiritual, sensible, practical, loveable, mental...
Going to a therapist can help you to be clearer with yourself and with others about what's bothering you. But I don't think it really changes how you feel.
To do that, I would recommend doing mental exercises. For example, if you're angry at your...
Hi. I have nothing against therapists and many of my friends have had alot of success with them. Me personally though, not really.
I have seen two in my life, first at age 14 when my father lost his fight with Luekemia and then again last year whe...
Baby, this answer rocks. I understand it completely. I did quite a lot of pills over a 2 year period in my 20s and got to experience all of what you described in your 1st paragraph. When I keep my raw diet pure and stay away from nuts, I feel the ...
A friend of mine has had issues with her parents since childhood, she tried everything including numerous counseling sessions, hypnosis etc etc. She then did a two day intensive program called ‘the breakthrough experience’ and now she’s a changed ...
I think most people want to do this because they need attention, not because it really turns them on... maybe different for the people watching? personally don't want any more secreted bodily fluids to avoid in the city.. isn't there enough piss e...
Full disclosure - I work as a therapist.
Yes, it helps.
But you should know that the value of it can't be described by the speed of the healing process or whether you're looking or seeming perfect. Therapy is about coming to terms and coming back...
I always used to get sick on foods from restaurants, but the same meal I prepared at home wouldn't make me sick.... restaurants tend to drown foods in butter and oils, you've probably been eating less of those since going on those diet.