Good (and the Not-So-Good) Times to Go Raw

There are definitely times and situations when going raw is much more likely to be successful (and enjoyable!).

You need to be fully on board with your decision; your mind, body, spirit and emotions all need to be up for the journey. If one isn't, then you'll soon know about it!

Here are a few brief examples of times when going raw will be easy and not-so-easy... knowing this might make things a little clearer for you if you are currently struggling.

Good times to go raw

• In the warmer months
• When you’re in a stable position emotionally and mentally
• When you feel ready for bigger things
• When you really want to
• When you’re fed up with feeling tired and lifeless
• When you’re body cries “help!”
• When you want to transform your body and your life
• When you have sufficient time to give to reading up and experimenting
• When you have a burning need or desire
• When your WHY is big enough and compelling enough to drive you forward

Bad times to go raw

• When your friend or partner gets in to it, but you’re not sure
• When you’re going through a period of change and already feel unstable
• If you are suffering from anorexia
• When you are feeling more than a little stressed
• When you’re not sure if it’s right for you or have doubts
• When you simply don’t feel ready
• Because you think you should
• When your heart's just not in it 100%

Comments

[Melanie]

Are there studies on raw foods and pregnancy/nursing? I have a 3 month old and am training for a 1/2 marathon as well. I'm wondering how my caloric and nutritional needs mesh with raw (when I'm already doing whole foods, just branching into more raw...)