Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shannon, I am an average 25 year old Canadian woman that works your average minimum wage entry level job. I'm about 5'7" and weigh 175 lbs (I checked today just for this!). I don't go to the gym, but I do bike to and from work every day.
See pretty much your average individual.
Now as for what I'm planning on doing
Since last year when I read a VERY life changing book a friend lent me I have decided to change what I put into my body. I did a lot of research, consulted my family doctor, talked to skeptics, and even a few hard core health nuts. I've come to the conclusion that A) There seems to be something very wrong with how we eat B) There seems to be something very wrong with WHAT we eat. I'll try to post and reference as much of the material and documentary's that I've found credible. I even have a lecture of two I believe. More importantly I plan on going on a 90% raw food diet. Yes nothing but fruits and veggies from here on out until 30 days or more from now. I am already semi vegetarian as things stand, but this is a significant leap into unknown territory for me. I love food and I love to cook even more. With this diet I won't be doing much of that anymore HOWEVER I will allow myself to have a few items that are cooked such as potatoes, pita bread, ect ect. Primarily though we're going to do this the right way with some helpful advice from nutritionists, well established vegan friends, and whoever else I can get a hold of for information.
What I hope to accomplish
I would like to show at least some people that there are better alternatives to crash diets. They don't work most of the time anyways. The idea of those things is temporary weight loss. As soon as you go off them you balloon out again. I'm showing people a complete alternative lifestyle that we've forgotten exists since the time of the t.v. dinner and take out menu. I want to show people that you don't need all the junk we've been told to pack into ourselves because we were told to. That you can be happier and healthier through a more natural diet. Plus! If I lose a few pounds that's a bonus for me right?
What you can look forward to
Other then me telling you how this is affecting my daily life I plan to post interviews with people on several subjects including raw diet for the whole family kind of advice. Kids are always the hardest to get on bored right? Also fantastic raw recipes so you don't have to miss out on all those awesome things you enjoy. But if there is anything you want to see specifically just let me know and I'll see what I can do!
Oh and lastly I'd like to throw in a short disclamer right here... I am in no way a nutritionest or a dietition. I am just your average person that has decided that there might be something to what the vegans are doing. All the information I post here will be the results of other peoples research and my own personal oppinions and what not. You should always consult a medical professional of some kind if you are considering any kind of weight reduction plan and find out what method works best for you and your body type.
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