Most people who have done raw for awhile, for starters, are pretty thin. Additionally, there were a lot of "free spirited" individuals. One in particular. While I don't mind or dislike hanging out with free spirited people, I am, by nature, more of a Type A personality.
So in true Mandy-Style my imagination went nuts after this event. I thought maybe my life had come to a standstill. How on earth am I going to go out with my regular friends? Am I going to have to start hanging out with only Raw people? Holy gone raw, Batman!
Exaggerations aside, I realized that I can proverbially still have my cake and eat it to. At Starbucks I noticed that they had some RAW snacks. THANK YOU STARBUCKS GOD! This is particularly great because most establishments frown upon you walking in with your own snacks :)
Here is my guide for social time with friends:
Go to Starbucks! Have a yummy Refresh Tazo Tea ( I like mine over a cup of ice ) and a Two Moms in the Raw bar.
The alternative is converting ALL of your friends to a raw lifestyle... but I dont foresee that happening ;)
I feel you! I only stay about 70% raw because if you are 100% it's almost like you have to become a hermit or get all new friends. Plus, I hate making "food demands" when I'm invited to someones house for dinner or to a party. Last night, I went to a Greek BBQ - lamb, spanokopita, bakalava, etc. I just drink juice before I go and then have a small plate of food. BTW - most people consider wine to be a raw food so drink up!!!
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