Day 10 of my top 30 for 30:
When I started my raw food journey 30 years ago, I was ready. Ready to let go of my fatigue and step into a new way of being in the world. This being said, my skeptical mind was casting doubt on whether or not this new lifestyle would actually ‘work’ and I found myself somewhat overwhelmed with all the new foods, where to keep them all, making sure that I was eating them before they would start to senesce, how to prepare them, how to eat enough to feel full, the food combining parameters to consider, and more.
Does this sound familiar?
It was a lot to consider all at once, but one major shift that helped me to organize all of this new information and lifestyle changes was my mindset.
I really wanted to give this lifestyle a solid chance, and it was that motivation that kept me going at first. I saw all of the changes I was making and my new experiences with them as an adventure! And when I really started to see results, my enthusiasm skyrocketed! Eventually, the day-to-day considerations became second nature and all of the transition challenges started to melt away into a sea of improved health and a greater sense of wellbeing.
The bottom line is my mindset of growth and enjoyment helped to move me through the initial adjustment period and in the end all the changes I made were well worth all the effort.
BTW, you can find the recipe for this salad, dressings, and lots of other delicious raw foods in our free Holiday Raw Food Recipe Guide eBook that you can receive when you register for our email list. See link in bio.
Was there any particular mindset or practical strategy that helped you in your transition to a more health-promoting lifestyle? What role has enjoyment played in your success?