Honey, what is this...what are you doing?

Hey there!  So you found me again! What am I up too this time.  Like my other blog, this is a new adventure!  Life is full of adventures and trying new things...right!?!  So here is what I am doing at this time! I am researching living on a raw food diet!  Now this is not some fad diet that you do and then just go off of.  This is a lifestyle change.

Raw food is about eating things that are fresh from Mother Nature, herself.  Who knows better then your mama, right?  I have been thinking about this for a while and read a couple of books.  I feel that my eating habits and just my habits in general are not that great.

You see, friends, I am a junk food Junkie!  Like Heroin addicts, I am always looking for my next fix.  McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza...you name it I will basically consume it!  I also smoke, drink, and do the hoochiekoo! (okay so that last part isn't that bad) I know this sounds really drastic!  That is why I am taking the time to make the decisions to change that.  I will be transitioning into raw foods as a lifestyle. 

So what is Raw Food?  Well it is anything that is raw! Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sprouts.  It is about cleaning the body of the years of abuse that I have put into it.  I know that there are some down sides to raw food as well.  The lack of meat and dairy will have some consequences that I am making myself aware of.  

My overall plan at this time is to be fully transitioned into raw food by July 1.  Originally it was going to be June 1, but I need to get some equipment before that, i.e. juicers, food processor.  (p.s. if you know where to get them cheap let me know). 

Why am I doing this?  First because I am at a weight that I cannot live with.  I have tried very hard to make changes; I believe that if I just do a complete overhaul of my habits I will have the ability to change.  I know this won't be easy, seeing as I will have to make food for myself.  I do know that I will most likely save money, which is huge.  I also believe that growing my own food will give a sense of accomplishment. 

There are some other things that I am doing this for as well.  I feel that food affects mood and mental ability.  Since I have a Mental Illness (GAD); I want to see if this helps me control that.  There are many people who have stated that you not only do through a physical detox but a mental one as well. 

I am not looking forward to that aspect of the change.  I am kind of scared of what might come up for me! However, that is why I am keeping this blog.  I want you all to see how this changes my life.  I am not advocating anyone take on this plan of action, but just see how it affects me.  (a little selfish that way)

So here is too what is coming.  As I transition, I will keep you up today on the information that I find useful and my progress to the goal!

Gone Green,
Stupid Boi