Hi,
I am new to the concept of RAW. My naturpoath introduced me to it about 1 1/2 yrs ago, but never got into it because it didn’t fit our lifestyle. Since then, I have been researching and the idea of going at leat 80% really sets well with me. I have a few problems though, and need your opinions/advice. I know for a fact that I am a protein type, meaning I need high fat and protein or I blow up like a balloon in weight/water, plus I get tons of cravings, and over eat, I assume due to the lack of proper nutriton. How does one with this body type work out a raw lifeststyle? Also, I am b’feeding my 6mo. old, how can I transition nicely so she doesn’t suffer? I eat about 50% raw now, but love my meats! (insert big sheepish grin) I also have been diagnosed recently with multiple food sensativities, Leaky Gut, Adrenal Fatigue, Estrogen Dominance, and Hypothyroid (due to the other endocrine imbalances). I am also really wanting to lose about 15 lbs, but nothing works like super low carb, high protein. So, after all that….. HELP! My husband thinks I am kooky for all the different “diets” or lifestyle changes I try to bring about, but after a nice long talk, he is supportive of my changes for health. I am also in the beginning of getting a B.S. in Holistic Nutrition, but just the beginning. My kids are used to me trying to bring about new recipes, and do quite well, but really would love the trational SAD if allowed it. They aren’t that far from it truthfully. I would really like to make this work, but just don’t know how to. Any thoughts, advice would be totally appreciated. Thanks so much!
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Thanks for the help. I did the search earlier and found the thread on b’feeding. It made sense, mostly. I am traveling to the states on holiday for 4 weeks (we live in asia now) and leave next tues. So, I will not be able to go 100% raw now. What do you suggest are the biggest changes I could make right now, that I could sustain through international travel and living in other people’s houses for 1 mo.? I have a juicer and like green juices, but am not familiar with many of the asian greens, so my juices are limited. Also, won’t have access to a juicer while away. My mother is a huge carnivore (atkins), so at her house for 2 weeks will be quite difficult. I know this is the least of my concerns right now, but what changes can I make right now, that would help me lose a bit of weight? Truly, the health aspects are most important, but I know when I lose the excess I feel healthier, better, not so bogged down!
I am also concerned that I won’t be getting enough nutrients, because I am so new to this. If I don’t expand in my foods, I may miss out on things, how can I trust that I will get all the right nutrients for me and my little nursling? Thanks again for your help!
Alot of good points made, and so much to think about. Thanks. I bought this book a while back that my Naturopath recommended, by Natalia Rose, and it mentions going “raw till dinner”. I think this is the path I will take for now, and see how it goes. It might be alot easier to handle while at peoples house over the next month. RE; the food and emotional issues, Mo, you are right on. I need to deal with those issues as well, and it won’t go away just because I “go raw”. I will probly just over eat on raw cookies or whatever it is I want at the time. This too I will work on while I am away. Again, thanks so much. I know this is the beginni9ng to feeling so much netter!