No Matter What, Always Be Encouraged

The sun always comes once the clouds have parted from the rain. There is always a lesson learned and an upside to various situations, it merely depends on your point of view, on how you look at things. There is experience to be gained in all that we do, there are stories to live and stories to be told. There is wisdom gained and knowledge to be passed on to others who endure something similar.

We know that it is not always easy to make lifestyle changes. Whether you are new to raw foods and holistic health, or a seasoned raw foodie looking to shake things up a bit, we encourage you all to take it one step at a time. For just as learning to walk or ride a bike for the first time left you with a couple bruises or scrapes, so might you unintentionally fall off track or take a wrong turn. No worries though, because we want to encourage you that at any point you can get back up again and get back to the raw food lifestyle.

We have several ways to for you start the raw food lifestyle depending on your own personal preference for learning and trying new things. Check out our Going Raw article here. If you are looking for ways to shake things up a bit, in addition to raw-tastic recipes, we have an article on how to Get More Raw into your diet. Ultimately, we want you to know that we are here to support you in your journey, which is why we provide all of this information and resources for free. We want you to succeed.

Here are some tips to help you stay on track with your journey to holistic health and wellness:

• Have A Night In: Invite a couple friends over for an un-cook night. That’s right, claim that together you will make a meal that is super healthy and taste amazing. Use our site or another website of your choice to pick some easy raw recipes that are sure to awe (we recommend raw sushi, raw tacos, spinach powerhouse salad, raw cookie dough, etc). You all can meet up at the grocery store and hand pick your produce. Then put on some good music and make the magic happen in the evening.
• Try Something New: Be sure you are not falling into a routine with your food. You will get bored, which is a time when we can become susceptible to temptation.  Our website is jam packed with yummy raw recipes, all of them super easy to prepare. Consider planning at least one new recipe a week to keep things going. Also feel free to experiment, which can be loads of fun.
• Find A Veggie Friendly Restaurant: This is a once in a while suggestion. If you cannot find a raw restaurant, opt for one that has vegan friendly options. This is a good way to add some more variety and spice into your life.
• Raw Dessert: Don’t let the wholesome goodness fool you! You can totally have raw sweets that taste even better than what you’ll find in the standard American diet, which all natural ingredients! We commend raw cookie dough, raw banana soft serve, or raw carob balls.
• Join A Group: Raw foodies have a desire to meet and connect with others who share in their lifestyle. Use groups like Ning.com and Meetup.com to see who’s getting together in your area. If you cannot find a raw food group, find a vegan or vegetarian friendly group instead and see if they would be open to a raw food night or gathering.

Other Articles to Support You In Your Journey:
Affirmations for Health and Wellness
Healing Requires Presence and Awareness
How to Stay Raw at Work

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Posted in Lifestyle Tips, Raw Inspiration, Wellness Weds | 7 Comments »

7 Responses to “No Matter What, Always Be Encouraged”

1. Stacey Burke says:

   July 19, 2010 at 6:40 pm

   Great blog! Keep the posts coming!

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2. RawGuru says:

   November 26, 2010 at 1:11 pm

   These are great tips that can really make a big difference. When i feel like i’m in a food rut making a point to find some new recipes really helps. Food should be fun and enjoyable! Feeling bored and stuck is not a good feeling, i think anyone would agree with that. Thanks! = )

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3. Elizabeth says:

   December 11, 2010 at 6:40 pm

   Great post. I wrote down several of the recipes.
   Can’t wait to make raw Christmas cookies!
   Peace & Raw Health,
   Elizabeth

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4. Sasha says:

   February 21, 2011 at 9:14 pm

   Great blog. Love the pictures they are great and lots of info here. Will start to follow.

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5. Ron says:

   April 9, 2011 at 10:27 am

   Staying all raw isn’t always easy, but you do realize the true value of raw foods when you go off track for some time!

   Great site!

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6. rawfoodguys says:

   April 14, 2011 at 10:21 am

   You are awesome do you have any names of raw places and stores.

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   admin Reply:
   May 10th, 2011 at 3:08 pm

   Thanks for the compliment! You can do a Google search for raw stores + your location to find the best options for you!

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