Trying to be raw in WV

[meggies]

Hi Everyone!

I have been doing raw foods on and off for about 2 years now. I am definitely in an "off" phase and want to get back into it. I have been in WV for the past year, which makes it really hard to do raw foods - there is a huge lack of knowledge about raw foods, resources and support. (I lived in Chicago and NJ before this - both areas are so much more open to the idea of raw foods and even just holistic/alternative things in general).

I was doing good for a while here in WV b/c my boyfriend was attempting raw things with me. He left about a month ago to spend a year traveling, so I lost my support system for the time being I've also had family and school things stressing me out, so its been lots of cookies and french fries for me lately! I finally decided to see if I could find some support online!

I would love some suggestions on things to get back into raw foodism - a fast/detox maybe? Some good winter foods? I lose so much body fat when on raw foods (yay!) that I am constantly cold, which is another reason why I have been eating more of the cooked foods lately.

I look forward to chatting with everyone!

[greenbunny]

Hi Meggies. Welcome! You have come to THE PLACE for support no matter where you live. There are few places that have a strong support system for us. This is a great place to get it.

Staying warm in winter has been discussed many times here. Go above and search "winter" "cayenne" "warm" etc. You will find lots of info. If you can't find it I will try to recap for you.

You can get right back on that horse any time you like. I never had any support except people that want me to do what's best for me. My family doesn't do raw. I don't know other raw foodists here yet and where I lived before there were no others doing it for the same reasons. It's really about being strong and doing what's best for you no matter what.

West Virginia is a pretty solid place as I remember.... but there are some very fresh fruits and veggies that you can get and you can order anything you like on line.

Here's one way to get over the french fry thing. I used to be addicted. Get some celtic sea salt and avocados. Eat some salt on an avocado first! If you still feel you want the french fries then and only then allow yourself to eat it. It might be just that you need salt and fat. You might also like to supplement your diet with flax seed oil.

You can do it and we're here if you need us.

Greenbunny

[Kristen's Raw]

Couldn't have said it better myself GreenBunny...you rock!!!