oh well

I have very unsuccesfully tried to ride two horses with one bum. let me explain:

I just led my first entire week as a 100 percent hcrv! And I was so proud, I had two friends over for dinner where I presented them with lovely dinners straight out of the best recipe books available!

'week' meaning monday through friday!

.........COME SATURDAY:

this weekend has been a very social one in my case; my sister and friends invited me out for dinner & drinks (aïe aïe aïe) and I went to work after a night of no sleep, no fruits & no willpower, which inevitably led to me indulging in the weekend buffet! The day after I went to a big traditional sunday-style family dinner......though well-rested, I just dont seem to be able to be social and stick to my 811 lifestyle. It's really frustrating me.

Im really curious as to known how all of you guys interact with ppl at dinnerparties & regular family dinners when youre not allowed to eat any of the food presented to you. I always end up eating it, in fear of feeling left out if I just stick to my nanas.

I saw this pic on Freelee's facebook page, and Im thinking that its a very truthful way of captivating how I feel right now, and that I probably WILL end up being succesful no matter how disappointed I feel in myself right now.

- Therefore Im trying not to beet myself to much up about it. I just really want to come up with a strategy to how to survive socially while working towards a better health and a natural me. Is it horrible prioritizing both equally high?

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Comment by sannabanna on May 24, 2012 at 6:39pm: thats so true princessliz ! I kinda have been picturing that kind of scenario to be way awesome, but just too expensive for me to actually prepare all of that food at my own expense. BUT I have (since writing this message) come to a clear about money being a subordinate issue in this process, since Im sure that it'll pay off in the end and be 'repaid' in tenfold, if you know what I mean.

Comment by Princessliz on May 24, 2012 at 9:20am: Like your success depiction, so true! All the best when socializing, I cant say much on it for now, but mabe you can try being the host? Have some kool RAW treats and let them indulge. It doesn't have to be like you're converting anyone or a huge dinner party, just try something new for a change... like once a month, to keep your social like active, and kool to look forward to...try a few new recipes perhaps? :)

Comment by cecilie malene on April 9, 2012 at 10:15pm: Hey Sanna, I am currently making a blogpost about how to be social, young and 811 at the same time, I think it might be usefull for you :)

Comment by sannabanna on March 23, 2012 at 7:33pm: Im on day 2 now ,fully raw! Im feeling somewhat good again, but I can definitely feel that the cooked foods has taken a tool on me. I just spend yesterday evening w my parents and we had our first 100% raw dinner together :) though they still dont know that Im living like this everyday, they seem to be interested in becoming more healthy themselves, so now is a good time for them to get used to this way of eating and thinking - and then later ill drop the bomb about my 100percent lifestyle :)

Comment by Glow on March 21, 2012 at 7:14pm: fell back to cooked on day 9 myself, no use beating yourself up about it, I suffer the consequences now nausea, headache, bloated, low energy, lethargic, tired, unclear.

:) Just start over !

Comment by Greenmama on March 21, 2012 at 12:22pm: I like your little visual. The second one has been what my journey has been like... for sure! But to reassure you...it is TOTALLY doable to enjoy socializing with people and NOT eat what they are eating. I promise.

Comment by Jenna<3 on March 21, 2012 at 8:28am: Mmm, honestly I had this problem even when I was just vegan. People always want you to eat whatever they have, and so hard to say no, especially when they say things like they made it just for you. If you feel you must eat, just eat really small amounts, or stick to the veggie trays if there are any! I tend to just say I'm not very hungry and have a salad or fruit or something. If most people at least know your vegan they won't pressure you. In my experience the people that pressured me even more and ignored my beliefs aren't really people I want to eat with anyways.