Going raw in the Ukraine - a letter received in June '07

You may receive some whole pile of letters from around the world. But
I'm so glad you didn't balk at reading mail I sent you. I must admit
that those your replies, never mind short and concise, greatly boosted
my morale levels and just inspire to always move further in terms of
Primal Diet. Yes, it must be confessed that you are my guru or master,
or mentor even despite I've never talked to you... It is difficult to
imagine how much people you have saved by just giving so natural
healthgiving tips and hints. Although I've never met any raw meat
eater at all, eating this way helps me to feel like I'm a part of the
increasing Primal family!
I don't want to take your time but I'd like to share with you some of
my latest Primal Diet experiences. In my previous letters I mentioned
that I started eating your way after exhausting vegan/vegetarian diet
(my weight back than was c. 115 lb). Four months have passed and I
much improved my general health and weight in particular. I reached my
"personal best" which equals 175 lb. First, while adding near 6 lb
every seven days, I thought I would never stop gaining weight but last
week it remained stable without any changes in the diet. I became far
more fatty and have a little belly I think. Now I realize it is a high
time to start the weight-loss plan.
Before I started raw meats "therapy" I suffered from constant
tirredness and weakness as a result of veganism and malnutrition.
Thus, fats, proteins and other nutrients have done its part and with
so desirable lbs of weight gain I also get
rid of the above conditions and started to regain previous vigour,
strenth and alertness. Both in terms of weight and general well-being
my health have significantly improved and I got noticeably better and
healthier appearance. Also some inner changes may as well have
occured. As high-fruit-no-fat vegan diet may have impaired some of the
organs (suppose, liver, kidney and pancreas) plenty of raw fats I
consumed over this four months definitely helped a lot! While I'm not
an expert to asses the possible damage done not at any price in the
world I would go and consult a doctor... Be as it is. My idea is that
if raw food cannot help than nothing can!
I also have some other benefits to report. It seems this diet makes
me happy, relaxed and philosophical person all in all. I've found the
right way and I still do think the only in this life. As hard may I
try I cannot put the other case so spiritually-lifting and
health-giving thing as Primal Diet is. It's termless and so enjoyable
experience which allows you to fully rejoice in life's pleasures. It
brings enormous mental clarity, helps to keep self-control and peace
of mind. Words fail me...
Yes, this style certainly don't lack any passion and that's what
insipres me most. I wouldn't say that I crave much attention but such
an approach tends to result in a fragmented argument. I must admit
that most often you'll be in the limelight due to out of this world
habit of eating. What the hell do I care?
Following the Primal Diet you always have to act in cold blood and
with some composure plus to have a level head... To succeed you'd
better take everythung coolly, esp. criticism, abuse and malicious
attacks;) You may end up as a public favorite or completely fail and
become social outcast. Things may be different in the USA but it's
reality here (in Ukraine), a very sad one though!
I do my best to be tolerable among the elder public, especially when
eating-out. I'm willing to do anything in reason but is it possible at
all? It seems as if I'm damned to eternal silence, strange looks and
ironical remarks... Honestly, I wouldn't swap my attitude for ordinary
routine. All in all I never fail to see the the good of doing this and
that what takes me forward. Maybe the only thing I wish would be to
one day attend Primal potluck, meet some nice like-minded RAW people,
chat with you and read your books. Thank you a million once again! You
are the BEST, ever!
warmest regards,
Yuriy
[This letter was addressed to Aajonus Vonderplanitz]