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I am just trying to figure this all out. I am liking the Green Smoothies! I am sleeping so much better. If you know anything about Fibromyalgia, you know that a person that has it doesn't sleep. So I am making much progress. Also, have quit taking all meds except two. YAY!! And have invested in a few kitchen gadgets to help out with my raw journey. I bought an Excalibur Dehydrator, an Omega Juicer, and a Cuisinart Food Processor to add to my new BLENDTEC Blender. The weight is not just "falling off" like it was. I dont know what I am doing different. I was eating more vegan before and eating rice and beans every day. Now I am mostly raw, with a few exceptions, and am kind of a standstill. Not really a standstill but only losing 1-2 pounds a week now. I guess that is ok but with 100 more pounds to lose I would like it to come off a bit quicker than that. So, time is slipping away and the weight isn't. But, it will. I need to get really serious with the green smoothies and the juicing. AND, quit eating bread and corn chips. Today's weight 221.

First Post

Just so you know a little about why I am taking this journey. I am a 57 year old Wife, Mother, and Grandma who wants desperately to heal myself from illness and not be a prisoner any longer to the medications, and side effects, linking to those illnesses. I have a beautiful gift from God. Connor...my grandson. I want to see him grow up to be a man, graduate from high school and college, LOVE, have babies of his own.  

My Dr. happens to think I am crazy BUT of course is interested in seeing my progress. So, I started researching. I came across a new book by Alicia Silverstone titled The Kind Diet...A simple Guide To Feeling Great, Losing Weight. and Saving The Planet.

 I read it from cover to cover. I was in awe of her. This is where I started. Her forum is awesome and people are very helpful. Find it here. 

http://www.thekindlife.com

From there I researched on my own.  I came across raw food. hmmmm. That sounds strange. Could this be for me? Yes, I think this would work for me. So....out went the SAD (Standard American Diet) food in the cabinets and refrigerator. Out went the meat, dairy, eggs, cheese, ALL white stuff, and any processed foods. WOW! Was I crazy??? Who was I kidding? And my husband knows that when I do something...it is all or nothing! 
Well, I have to tell you. That was the middle of February. Today I have released 41 pounds.

YES ..... WOW!