Burping during or after a fruit meal is often just a sign of eating too quickly!

“Going at everyone that I know with “100% raw is the only way to go” message for my friends and family would tune me out faster then it takes to hit the send button.”

I hear ya. That’s certainly not the approach I advocate. I prefer the “lead my example” method.

This new way of looking at food has been great and fun and healthy… But I knew I had to do something that was sustainable or I and family wouldn’t stick to it.

I also work full time out of the home, have an active young one and a Hubby that eats my supply of foods… I exercise now upwards of 7 days a week, in addition to my normal Mommy things that make up my non-stop days.

So when it comes to food… grabbing and making and prepping foods for the three of us can be a challenge. Three lunch boxes every day, plus breakfast before getting out the door and then sometimes fixing Dinner with only an hour to go before bed time…. Or eating on the run and finding non-fast food….needless to say…. If I can fill my family with even 50% raw foods, I’m a happy camper. But on days that I get closer to 80-90% I’m a really happy camper.

For me, I’ve lost 10 pounds since making the change and for me it is not a Diet. I haven’t read any “Diet” books, or “detox” things or anything of that nature because I’m not starting a Diet. I am changing the way I feel, Look, and improving the overall health of my family by changing the way we eat long term.

Even on days that I think I’m 100% Raw, I find out I’m not really because some nuts aren’t considered raw unless soaked or something like that. I’m just trying to keep it simple and doing what works for us. Obviously that won’t work for everyone.

With all the positive changes I’ve seen in our house, then I know I’m doing something right. Even if not 100% Raw. And I encourage my friends and family to do the same.

I know that my “Heart Attack Waiting to happen” step Dad is NOT going to give up his entire way of eating for a 100% raw diet. But I may convince him to give up some pretty bad things for some healthier alternatives.

Or my friend with 3 kids and a Hubby that there is no way she can have enough fresh raw meals prepared for ALL of them before day is done and her not having to run to the grocery every 2 minutes for more, or getting any time to do anything else…. BUT – she’s added more raw fruits and veggies to her and kids diet along with smoothies and banana whip ice cream, and they are all that much healthier then they were.

Going at everyone that I know with “100% raw is the only way to go” message for my friends and family would tune me out faster then it takes to hit the send button.

If they can eliminate one food and replace it with another a little at a time, they are better off then how they were.. And that still makes me happy and them a little healthier.

So yes, I’m a wishy washy… but I’m OK with that… I know its not for everyone though. And for them 100% is the way to go, and I’m totally OK with that too…

Good for you for sticking to your 100% Raw guns and for all the people you’ve helped along the way. Keep up the great work and spreading a wonderful message.