As my name (SADslave) denotes, I have been a true slave to my cravings for bad food. I have attempted multiple times to swtich over to raw, but each time I have failed. Anyways, thats the past and I do want to make the change stick this time. I am just scared of being overwhelmed by the cravings (as I have experienced in the past). I have a game plan, but I dont have any real support from my family. I am a single mom of 3 and while my children dont care either way what I eat, I feel like I need some real SUPPORT in order to succeed this time. Do you have any suggestions?
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My game plan actually was listed here by someone else...I am planning on eating raw for all of my meals until dinner where I will allow myself a cooked vegan meal if need something to satisfy that kind of craving. I think it is definitely a good start for me. In the past I have started and stopped and started and stopped so many times - basically giving into cravings the first time they reared their ugly head. I know that I have to be stronger than that though. My fear is simply of the cravings that I know will come. I love the suggestion of someone here to make a list of my motivators for going raw - because I certainly have reasons for doing it. So, I will actually put my reasons for doing this on paper and post them for myself to see daily. I guess when it comes down to it, I am just scared of giving into the uglier side of me and not keeping a promise to myself to get healthy. It isnt rational on my part to be this scared of something that I ultimately have complete control over...but I am and I kind of just needed to get it out in the open.
And thank you to all who have offered their ideas and support. I do appreciate and really NEED it.
First of all, we have power not to be slaves to anything! I personally saw myself as fat blob for a long long time (and which I was actually) and if affected my actions, my choices, you get my point. The path to health starts in your head! Tell yourself that you will make one right decision everyday, and will take one right step, - everyday.
I would start by clearing out your pantry (I myself still have a lot to get rid of). That way you eliminate any opportunity to have junk. I believe it will benefit your children not to have any junk around. Always have healthy snacks around - apples, carrots, etc. The temptation always seem to strike when we are most vulnerable. So the key is to be ready.
The best thing in all of this - CRAVINGS do pass. They truly do.
All the best to you and keep fighting for your health and for your children's health.