Life after Nine Months

[Kathy Desruisseau]

When we hear the term nine months we automatically think of it as the time it takes to have a baby; giving birth to a new life. It was nine months ago today, July 19th, 2010, that I changed my life. There were oh so many reasons to do so, and as a result, I do have new life. To some, what I have done seems pretty radical, drastic, and maybe even unrealistic, but living a life with pain, no energy, being sick of being sick, tired of being tired, and not being in control of my own life, to me is what is radical, drastic and unrealistic. My goal was to simply feel good.

I did a very simple thing actually.  I changed my diet. I decided to eat only whole plant based food. I eliminated all refine sugars, processed food, meat and fish. After a short time, it evolved to no dairy and a diet high in raw food. A green smoothie begins every day.

Here is what has happened:

• my cholesterol dropped by 117 points - no more cholesterol medication
• my fibromyalgia pain was so drastically reduced that I no longer need medication for it
• I take no medications
• energy, OMG, that has been one of the biggest changes - it's exists now!
• clarity and focus improved
• I can sleep through the night
• I have lost 24% of my body weight
• no more allergies
• I have almost all new clothes
• my kitchen is equipped with many new appliances needed for this lifestyle
• gadgets - oh how I love gadgets - and I have filled my kitchen with lots of them
• my cook books are on a high self, and have been replaced with new vegetarian and raw "un-cook" books
• I have many new friends who share this type of lifestyle, especially here at RFR
• and I FEEL good - better than I have in years

 

I am really just an ordinary person, who was able to do an extraordinarily thing, just by eating the food God has put on this earth for us.  I know I am preaching to the choir for the most part here on RFR, but maybe one person will read this and be inspired to take a step in a new direction.  Each journey does begin with just one step, and it can take you to miraculous places!

This is not a diet for me.  It is a lifestyle. I use a variation of the quote from RFR often, and it could easily be my motto: "I am adding years to my life and life to my years."  Why would I ever want to go back to the days of nine months ago.

It is amazing what can happen in nine months!

[Lisa MB]

You are such an inspiration.  And you have put this in words so clearly and beautifully.  I would love to share what you have written - can I share it on facebook or with friends (and families) in other venues? 

[djd]

I enjoyed reading this testimony.

[Kelly]

I feel like I am right where you were nine months ago.  Thank you so much for lighting the way and showing me what is possible.

[Mae Jardine]

I have enjoyed all your blogs, Kathy.  Your list of Happenings has put the greatest smile on my face. 

Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day!

[Emily]

this is seriously one of the best posts I've ever read (not intended to be a literary critique of other posts!  lol!  so many great ones on this site.  I just mean, simply, in the sense that it is so inspiring, concrete, and sincere. it really speaks to me!)

I feel as though I am right on the edge of making the type of true commitment you've managed to make, and this makes it seem possible and so clear to me.  Thank you so much for writing this -- it has really helped me and will help many others as well!  I have similar goals, so I am incredibly happy for you that you're feeling so good these days.  Being in pain is no way to live. I agree with you there. I'll just have to stay committed and remember it IS possible!

[River Song]

Well said!

[Deborah Grissam]

Yeah!  I found raw food diet last summer as well- Happy Anniversary!

[Silmiriel]

I'm just beginning this journey and your post inspired me so much!  Congratulations on the awesome results you have achieved... you have given me a lot of hope!  :)