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Yet another new beginner wanting to know if this stuff is ok on raw

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Yet another new beginner wanting to know if this stuff is ok on raw

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"I'm just a curbside prophet with my hand in my pocket and I'm waiting for my rocket to come."

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About Me:: My name is Alicia and I’m a third year in college. My raw adventure started in December 2007 when my roommate first introduced me to the notion that there were people out there who were only eating RAW foods. Needless to say, I starting doing a LOT of research, found GI2MR (yay) and set out to go 100% raw for a month on January first. I only lasted twenty days until a camping retreat for my job prevented me from being able to eat raw. When that was over I started eating a high-raw diet with the exception of some sporadic binges.

I’ve struggled with eating disorders for quite a long time. I bounced from dieting to some form of anorexia then bulimia for a short span in high school into a long pattern of diets and binges It’s a vicious cycle that has haunted me for WAY too long. This site has really been the first place where I’ve found others suffering from the same unhealthy relationship with eating and trying to heal themselves using raw foods. I’m so grateful for this connection. Living with Binge Eating Disorder can really make you feel isolated so it's really a comfort knowing that I’m not alone.

I did my first master cleanse in June '08 and since then it's been a lot easier to stay raw. I still make some exceptions but when i do eat cooked food, it's mostly simple, nutritious food with few, quality ingredients. I look at a food and think, "how is this serving my body?" If it's not, then I usually don't eat it. Of course there are those exceptions and times when I treat my body badly unfortunately. I try to learn from those times and move on with my life.

I’m no overnight success story, in fact, I'm far from it. I’m still fighting by disordered eating ideas and patterns and I might always be to some extent. I don't know how to define my raw style anymore. I feel like a fraud saying I'm 100% although most times I am. I don't want to be defined by my eating habits anymore. I'm tired of letting them hold me back or be the cause of isolation and guilt. For now I am just enjoying my raw foods, educating myself, experimenting with new, fun recipes & trying to make peace with my body & my eating habits.

To read more check out my blog http://www.mindfuleats.blogspot.com

How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc): Giving inspiration, recipes, inspiration for recipes, support, love, honesty, openness & sharing new ideas, philosophies & FOODS :)

I'm also looking forward to traveling a lot in the future and would love to meet raw foodies along the way. If you happen to be traveling in these parts (Norther California), I'd love to meet up for some good food and conversation.

Relationship Status:: Single

Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?: Right now I'm crazy about crimini mushrooms

Interests (outside of Raw Food):: Elementary School Education & Spanish (my majorS), travel (i'd LOVE to hear your insights, tips & experiences please), music (listening & singing), going for long walks with a good friend (or my ipod if nobody cares to join me), good conversation, people, photography, poetry, lyrics, words and filling my life with genuine, positive, quality things and people

Favorite Books or Authors:: Green for Life, The Travel Book, Pillars of the Earth & The World's Healthiest Foods

Favorite Quote:: "Shower the people you love with love". -James Taylor. What's more important than that?

Website or Blog:: http://www.mindfuleats.blogspot.com/

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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Posted on September 26, 2008 at 6:54pm — 1 Comment

I'm learning more about the so-called health benefits and wondering if it's widely used in the raw community. Do you use it internally? Externally? For your hair? With honey and water? How much? Please give me some info if you have any. Thanks :)

Posted on June 13, 2008 at 1:54am — 4 Comments

Finally Got A Blogspot Blog

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Posted on June 11, 2008 at 12:30pm —

GREEN FOR LIFE!!!

I'm currently reading the book Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko and I'm trying out all of the deeee-lish green smoothie recipes I want to try them all (a new one every 2 days) and I'll add some reviews to this blog as I go along...

Igor's Favorite

Price (Not organic :-( ): about $6 To make a quart (1/2 a bunch of spinch, 1/2 a lime, 4 apples & a banana)

Ease of preparation: Kind of a pain to peel all of those apples but not bad…

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Posted on April 24, 2008 at 12:19pm — 3 Comments

Blah Blah Blog

So, I was just talking to my roommate about the organic CSA that I’m getting involved in and I was smiling from ear to ear. My first successful attempt at sprouting was today and I swear I’m practically glowing. It’s just so funny to me how happy this stuff really makes me. 6 months ago I wouldn’t have even believed that all of these changes would be happening. It’s really a trip. I think I said it…

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At 8:49pm on November 14, 2008, Rachel Rose said…: I just had a sort- of brilliant idea- lets take all of the processed foods in the grocery stores and feed the starving world with it, on donation of course, and NEVER MAKE PROCESSED FOODS AGAIN. what do you think? thank you for being here. I probably have an eating disorder but I deny the thought and focus on controlling my cravings and on being okay with not being perfect. My whole problem is that I think about food too often and even when I am not hungry I often feel like eating. Mostly out of boredom, procrastination, nerves, or to drown some other icky feeling- I try and control it and do something else, like you suggest on your blog;. anyhow, have a beautiful weekend :) with love and peace, rachel

At 5:24pm on November 2, 2008, Perkunas said…: what rocket?
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At 3:39pm on October 29, 2008, Deborah said…: Hey there! I just saw your comment on my wall...sorry it took me so long to get back to you. This round of 811 is going fantastically! I am findin it just so incredibly easy. It has been a cinch to stick too, I am eating tons of fruits that I love and I don't spend much time in the kitchen. My next personal challenge is to increase the exercise. That has been a bit tough lately. How are you doing?

At 4:30pm on October 27, 2008, Grant said…: Hey
cheers for the friend invite.
Keep it real =)
Grant

At 12:47am on October 27, 2008, Adam said…: Nobody is perfect! I haven't been the best myself. Its difficult to stick to when everyone else wants to do so many other things. I am generally trying to stick to the 811 path with green smoothies, fruit meals, and salads. I think there is a lot to get out of it. I just got the 80/10/10 diet book. It is awesome. The testimonials are really inspiring. Not only do I need to stick with the diet but I need to perfect the lifestyle. Exercise, sunshine, and everything that comes with it. I feel like I am really missin' out on the full potential. I really want to get up to San Fran sometime to go to Cafe Gratitude though. It looks like the best restaurant ever!

At 12:24pm on October 25, 2008, Adam said…: How is the 80/10/10 trial going?

At 1:10pm on October 22, 2008, Anisha said…: Thanks LMS for your suggestion on my blog about probyotics. I'll look into it. [=

At 12:09am on October 22, 2008, kathryn said…: shweet blog. you are like my food twin :P
i'm all geared up for 811, but i'm kind of worried i'll feel too restricted, and just end up taking a step back hah

At 11:04pm on October 19, 2008, Radiantly Raw said…: HI! Thanks for the invite. Do you like Jason Mraz? He's my favorite artist and I saw your headline is his lyrics. I love his music.

At 10:45am on October 18, 2008, Nicolette said…: hey girl! im sorry for getting back to you so late..but, well apple cidar vinegar highlights your hair, but Ive read that it is better for brunettes, and it brings out your nature hair highlights, but im sure you could try it. going out in the sun, i found, enhanced the highlights more but It definitely works without sun as well. yeah i know what you mean about the lemon juice, but i dont think you have to leave it on the whole day. its the same thing with braggs, i would leave it on for maybe 2-3 hours. But if you go out in the sun, it'll def work better..and i actually slept with acv in my hair once, and it came out really nice the next day, but i understand it gets kinda yukcy and then people are like EW you smell haha

so i would try a few hours like i said, sun is not needed but much better

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