I enjoy reading your monthly Beautiful on Raw newsletter

Dear Tonya, I enjoy reading your monthly Beautiful on Raw newsletter. I am having a hard time convincing myself that I could actually go on the raw food diet. I am 52 years old and have eaten the way of most American's my entire life. I almost feel like I would have to be diagnosed with cancer in order for me to change the way I eat. My family all eat the same way I do and see no reason to change, which makes it harder for me to change my eating habits. I don't want to have the illnesses of aging that I see my parents suffering with. That in itself should be enough to motivate me. However, I am tired of being tired, tired of being overweight, and tired of not being as beautiful as I could be. Therefore, I am going to start slowly to make these changes in my life. I appreciate the personal examples you provide in teaching. These examples inspire me and make it seem like even a regular person like me can achieve better health and well-being.