Finding support when it's a struggle....

There are so many wonderful benefits to eating our food in it's raw, natural, alive and vibrant state. Yet it can be a struggle sometimes. It takes work...dedication...commitment....and SUPPORT!
Cravings, overeating, swinging between extremes of diet, not getting the results you desire....all so common.
I've been on this high-raw path for over 4 years now and the most important factor for me in sticking with it and integrating the way i eat into my life....has been SUPPORT :)
It's like learning a new language.....how dull to learn a new language without having anyone to speak to, or anywhere to put it into practice in real life!
Seek out fellow raw-fooders, join online forums, go to potlucks, know that you are not alone :)

Then there is the process of learning and understanding that upgrading diet has a knock on effect on all areas of life.....it can be a catalyst for huge life changes.....and sometimes this can be overwhelming. In fact, life may well turn into an emotional rollercoaster ride!....when i stopped using food to suppress my feelings...whoah! all these feelings come to the surface and i'm still having a crazy ride with them.....healing and releasing all the traumas that have been stored within my being since pre-conception....find a sympathetic alternative practitioner to support the healing process....get involved in your healing....never stop learning.....

To get a better understanding of the social and emotional aspects of eating and dietary transition, i HIGHLY RECOMMEND this humorous and enlightening talk by Dr. Rosalind Gruben-Graham. It is available as a series of videos on youtube:

Social and Emotional aspects of eating pt. 1
Social and Emotional aspects of eating pt. 2
Social and Emotional aspects of eating pt. 3
Social and Emotional aspects of eating pt. 4
Social and Emotional aspects of eating pt. 5

Enjoy.....it's a great talk!

.....and sometimes when we are struggling in a big way, unable to release the weight...the heaviness of body.mind.soul that makes moving forward so difficult.....what we really need is a CATALYST! I have just come across the new Body Enlightenment Sytem which is a 30 day program designed to give you the boost that you need to release weight, and start moving forwards in your life with more joy.

The ever sparkling Raw Divas teamed up with Angela Stokes to bring this program to as wide an audience as possible with the heartfelt intention of bringing vibrant good health and wellbeing to the masses. It's a masterpiece. Check it out here, it could be just what you are looking for! :)

in love, joy, and support for all of us on this journey x