Very very new to this

Hi, my name is Christine I'm 24 years old and live in Australia.

I have spent most of my teenager/early 20 years yoyo dieting. It's gotten to the point where I've developed a binge eating disorder and the only way I stay slim is to heavily restrict and I'm never happy.
I came across this lifestyle on youtube watching random videos, and at first I thought that it was pretty crazy as I've only ever known meat and dairy products for meals. Growing up in a family that eats badly and never learnt about recipes or different products I just didn't know any better.
I wont lie, I've come here for selfish reasons to finally control my weight but after watching a lot of Freelee's videos I am seeing more and more benefits that help not just myself but the planet. I do my first vegan shop next week (taking the plunge) if there is any advice I would appreciate it.

Thanks :) Nice to meet you all

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boytjie February 29, 2016 at 3:58am

Awesome!

My best tip would be to learn to listen to your body... Of course it is a ever-going process of learning - i am still learning, and will continue to learn. Notice how you are feeling experientially - combine healthy eating with healthy everything else: Thinking, socializing, activity -You will be fine!

Also check out Sweet Natural Living, the youtube channel :D Great great great and good luck sister
Anna Baltsavia February 28, 2016 at 10:59am

Glad to join you girls! I'm going shopping tomorrow. Not many fruit choices where I'm located now (Romania) but soon I'll be in Greece and then Asia where I'll be close to more fruit and vegetable choices. Keep it up (all of us)!
Sqwilliam97 February 28, 2016 at 9:08am

Eat more and live more. Carbs are your friend. Carb up hard for every meal and move your body at least 40 minutes per day, and over an hour if you can. You'll be an eagle in no time!
Bananamomma February 28, 2016 at 3:02am
Start with getting Freelee's new ebook.

http://www.30bananasaday.com/page/the-raw-till-4-diet

A great place to start is to go through all the literature which are provided below, and many more throughout this website. And use cronometer to make sure you are truly eating 80/10/10 and hitting all the nutrients to thrive. The things you have done in the past will greatly effect your early results.

http://nutritionfacts.org/video/if-fructose-is-bad-what-about-fruit/

http://thebananagirl.com/faqs.php

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- Minimum Calories: Females: 2500 Males: 3000
- Whole, raw plant food foundation. (ie RT4: Steam potatoes: not bag of chips.)
- Minimize processed foods and stimulants like caffeine
- ½-2 heads of lettuce greens. (Minimize high oxalate foods like spinach and kale.)
- Get a palm of raw nuts or seeds.
- Low fat: not no fat! (5-10% of calories average)
- Simple meals. Rotate foods for maximum nutrient exposure.
- Drink enough water. Urinate almost clear.
- Early nights with 8-12 hours for rest and repairs.
- Exercise and resist gravity 30 minutes most days. One day off for repairs.
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- lOOk Outward beyond the self. Better the planet.
Sarah February 28, 2016 at 2:58am

Hey Christine,

I totally get were you are coming from and i feel my story is almost similar to yours. I was thinking we start the challenge together and keep each other updated, motivating?