Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Wendi Dee from Pure Jeevan! Check out her words of wisdom and her raw food fairytale in this candid interview.
1. How did you get into raw food, what’s the story there?
I was obese with a long list of health problems. Essentially, I thought I was going to die at a
young age and leave my daughter without a mother. So, I gave living one more chance…and jumped
into the raw food lifestyle to see if it really could heal the body.
2. How has your diet changed since you first went raw to how you eat now?
My diet has dramatically changed from the beginning of my raw journey to now. In the beginning I
ate a lot of gourmet, rich recipes to mimic cooked foods. Now, I eat mostly salads and smoothies.
3. What’s an average day’s intake of food look like for you?
There is no average. I follow my body’s messages on how much I should eat each day, what I should
eat, and when I should eat. So, some days I consume a lot of food and other days I consume very
little.
4. If you had to give a step by step recommendation to someone who just discovered raw, what would
it be?
Step One: Love yourself enough to make the changes you know will help you
Step Two: Continue with Step One and you’ll meet your goal.
It’s really that easy: LOVE YOURSELF!
5. What has been the most life changing thing you ever did, outside of raw food?
Giving birth to one of the most special beings on this planet has changed my life in more ways
than I can ever explain. Children have the power to change and to heal, so without a doubt giving
birth is the most life-changing things I’ve ever done!
6. In your opinion, what is the meaning or purpose of life?
That’s an individual thing. ;-) Overall, I think we’re here to experience this human life, to
feel, feel, FEEL all that we can possibly feel and experience!
7. If you had to explain your experience with raw food to someone in one word, what would it be?
Rebirth!
8. What project of yours are you most excited about, and how can people get their hands on it?
I’m passionate about helping others, so most of what I do is done for free (a labor of love). I’m
most passionate about the Pure Jeevan blog because it’s through there that we share inspiration with others, as well as through our newsletters and
free ebooks. We do have things for sale, but I’m mostly passionate about giving away inspiration
for free!
Thank you Wendi!
Thanks again to the lovely Wendi Dee. I am so grateful to be sharing this space with these lovely inspiration women. It’s truly amazing! You can get your hands on Wendi’s raw recipes books here.
Join us next time for more interviews and more raw related goodies! :)
May 14th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Thanks for the interview, Nathalie. :-) *blows kisses*
May 14th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
It was a total pleasure to have you here Wendi! :)
May 25th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Great story and results Wendi, Congratulations! I have been compiling some silmilar raw food success stories because, quite frankly I never tire of them. I have lost 25 lbs and got off my diabetes medicine! I enjoy your site, keep up the great work!
May 25th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
That's so awesome James! Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about your own story. :)