The Raw Journey Begins...1st January 2014

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After reaching the dizzy heights of 15 stone 1 pound (96 kilos) I have decided to make a drastic change in my life.

1.       I can either grow from my 5ft 5” frame to a splendid 6ft 5” or

2.       Be far more realistic and let go of my excess weight.

So I’ve come to the decision of the latter and I have set myself a goal…of losing 4 stone in 6 months.  This will give me a far healthier weight of 11 stone, though I do concede I’ll need to lose a couple more stone to reach the ideal weight for my height.

And how am I going to do this?

Well, I feel a lifestyle change is the correct course of action to reach my ultimate goal. Exercise and nutritional, healthy, live food is the perfect combination.

I will join my local gym on Friday (3^rd Jan) and I will source an exercise programme for weight loss.

On the food side, I admit I have dabbled in Raw Food for many years, but only ‘dabbled’ mind you! I’ve already been a vegetarian for 18 years and I can confidently say that I’m the fattest vegetarian I know and according to the NHS website, I am officially OBESE for my height. Thus, I must ask the question…is a vegetarian diet that healthy?

I could go the route of being a vegan who eats cooked food (which I have done in the past), but for this challenge that lies ahead of me, I feel a more drastic change to my lifestyle is required in this instance.

Instead,  I will be heading down the RAW vegan route which consists of a diet of unprocessed, raw plant food that have not been heated above 40ºC (104ºF). Of course this also excludes my ultimate favourites…DAIRY and…ALCOHOL. Living in Southern Spain as I do, I’ve become accustomed to enjoying the wine of this country and the delicious Goat and Manchego cheeses. Alas, no more!

I have enjoyed 45 years of cooked food and nearly the same amount of years drinking alcohol. For my next 45 years I will endeavour to experience a lifestyle totally different to the majority of the population.

Not only will this journey be a physical one, but a mental one of detox and cravings…but I’m prepared to meet these adversities with courage and discipline.

Keeping a blog of my progress will be my incentive to stay on this path and I hope that my experience may inspire others.

If you wish, you may join me daily to follow my experience on this exciting new path I am embarking upon!