Only three weeks to go, people. The countdown now begins. I know, I’m making it sound so dramatic, when, in reality, it’s just another simple step in the raw food direction. Becoming a raw foodist is my ultimate goal, but it’s just not something that can be done overnight. At least, not for me.
Cooked food has been so deeply ingrained into me both physically, and mentally, that it’s hard to even imagine myself without it. Cooked food has literally been my entire life. I hear people saying, “oh, it’s just food.” Yeah. Right. It’s just what sustains your existence! (<—sarcasm.)
This is why overweight people usually have a difficult time losing weight. They are so accustomed to eating a certain amount of food, that when faced with the challenge of eating less, their worlds are shaken. It’s hard to alter a habit that you’ve had your whole life, especially when it’s something you must continue doing, as it is with eating.
On the other hand, living without meat is fairly simple. All I have to do is sit down and think about it for 5-10 seconds, and I’m sold. Why would I actually want to eat an animal carcass? Oh, that’s right, I don’t.
But, like many, I’ve gotten off track in the past (right now, for instance), and once again, it mainly comes down to the social aspect of the whole thing. Other people don’t react well when you tell them that you are abstaining from animal products, especially those die hard, hunter types. (Not meaning to stereotype, but you know the folks I’m talking about.) Now, I have nothing against hunters, or meat eaters for that matter. (Currently, I am a carnivore myself, you know.) I just don’t particuarly like it when people are upset about “my” eating choices. You eat what you want, and I’ll do the same. Just let me do that in peace, that’s all I ask.
Unfortunately, a lot of people take offense when you don’t eat what they’re offering. That’s why going to family events can be difficult, especially in a family of all meat eaters. Many people just can’t understand why someone would choose to not eat meat, or any food for that matter. Regardless, though, I believe you must really stick to your guns on this one, and do what you feel is best for you and your family, even if that means hurting someone else’s feelings. (Don’t try to do that on purpose, of course, but sometimes it really is unavoidable.)
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I wish you luck with this adventure. I gave up meat a few years ago, and at first my family had a really hard time with it, but they adjusted and have finally stopped offering me things containing meat.
Now I’m working on becoming a raw vegan, and they’re having a much harder time with that. I’m sure as time goes on they’ll understand and let me have my peace. It’s hard to change food related habits. When someone learns you enjoy the taste of something, they want to continue to give you that pleasure. Despite how much it could harm your health, they’d rather see you momentarily happy than overall wholesome and healthy. Be strong and know what’s best for you.