I moved to Columbus last week and I came out here on a wish and a prayer, so I am basically living off of beans and rice as well as whatever anyone else offers me. With that being said, I am definitely not vegetarian, vegan, or RAW at that!
I'm frustrated because I fell back into my old eating habits and I know even the slightest choice not to eat dairy would help me, but my new roommate has tons of cheese and cheesy things and since she said I could eat whatever I wanted for now, I have let myself go.
The job hunt is still in progress and I am looking forward to working so that I can start purchasing produce again. I have literally not eaten any produce since last Wednesday. I cannot believe it! I'm craving a banana like it's nobodies business!!
I am proud of me though... I called my local grocery store and asked if they had any fruit or veggies that they could donate to me that may be past shelf life. Unfortunately the no nonsense manager said that it's a liability and they cannot do that. I know that isn't true though because there are some stores that will, but obviously she had a stick up her butt so I just let it go instead of dumpster diving lol. I couldn't do it if I wanted to though because their dumpster area is under lock and key!
I've been looking at food pantries and possibly getting on food stamps until I start making enough money to buy food again. It's crazy to me how food pantries offer the most unhealthy items! It's nice that they have those things for people who are literally starving and homeless, but I don't like the fact that people don't donate fresh foods, organic foods, or nuts/seeds/whole grains. Could this be why most people in poverty are obese? I conclude so.
One of these days when I get back on my feet I am going to make sure I start some type of non-profit that changes the game. I want to work with plus-size people who are under the poverty line and help them with eating raw-vegan and working them out. It's not fair; it's inequality of the most injustice.
On a brighter note, I joined in a conference with Koya Webb the other night and was inspired to create a raw vision board. That is what I am in the process of doing. I've also e-mailed Jinjee Talifero and asked her a question about being pregnant and weaning off of zoloft and transitioning to raw foods for health. Will explain more about that later, but for now I am looking forward to getting a response and doing more research online.
There is this new book out called Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr. I read the first chapter for free and you can too here: http://scr.bi/eZkVtb - It's very exciting and I think on my first paycheck I will be able to start eating on that 60/40 plan. Eventually work myself up to the 80/20 and maybe one day 100% raw (at least on most days).
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Peace and love.
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