All or Nothing?

Exercise: Escalators
Food: Water

Sometimes in the raw food movement it can seem if you're not 100% raw you're not 'there'. And there are stories of well known raw-fooders who say they went from a typical western diet to 100% raw overnight. It doesn't actually mean that much in itself, the thing that matters is your motivation and getting the results you want. And most importantly the lessons you are learning.

The thing is you don't want to be doing things through sheer willpower eventually it will seem such a drag. Your will is something you use to make a decision, it's strong desire that keeps you going. That's why it's so important to know your 'why'. That way 'failing' at times won't bother you. But if you are a perfectionist you will find failing very painful!

I used to be a perfectionist when I was a kid growing up. This was linked to the people-pleasing until again I realised I could lose that behaviour, it may have served me well at one point but by then it was stressful. And I'm glad I did!!

Without a doubt raw fresh fruit and veggies are the food of choice for humans, with some nuts and seeds. The evidence is all over the place. Read some of the links to the right. Some raw menus also include raw bean, sunflower seed and veggie sprouts and raw grains. I think if you're drawn to any of this all you can do eat and then see what your body does and how you feel. For me that is part of the fun of this journey getting great insights and making adjustments. I simply cannot ignore the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional benefits I'm experiencing. But also the potential for the big picture stuff, world hunger, the environment and living sustainably.

The health benefits of eating raw biologically appropriate foods are well documented, see this link for more info from Roger H, and also his great table comparing raw food and cooked food. It may help you with your 'why'.http://rogerhaeske.com/?p=109

Another way to help you with your 'why' and the changes you may want to make with your eating habits if you like a challenge, is to go 100% raw for a month or two. It's something that can be done with a friend or group, and you can get support in doing this from qualified persons. That will give you a good feel for what you can expect. At the end you can decide how you are going to continue to eat.

I don't like to say cooked foods as bad, because they don't just cook themselves, hit us over the head and say eat me!! (This is not the same as saying cooked foods can have toxic effects on the body which is true). Because it's like we are projecting fear, instead of working from a place of love. It's more a case of is what you are putting in your mouth serving you well? That's the question, and it's up to us to take responsibility for the answer.

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Here is some more about raw runner, Tim Van Orden and his 'why'.