I just gave about a 6 week notice to my job, letting them know that I am moving on. As time goes on especially on a raw food diet you start to realize what you want and what you don’t want. My job was not a bad job, it was a good job with great people, but I feel there is more I can do, more I can give to the world. So with that being said after much thinking and praying, I am making the leap.

I thought I would feel bad but I feel good, I am ready to start this new chapter in my life, I am ready to prepare to walk in my purpose. Now let me clear something up, I will work, but in a job where the hours are flexible. My current job did not allow me to change hours I had to work a set schedule. With the job I am taking on now, it will allow me to work around my scheduling needs as well as move if my husband and I plan to. Moving is a high possibility.

Ok, so those are some of the changes taking place.

I have some great interviews coming out soon, so be sure to subscribe to our mailing list for an update on the new shows coming out at www.tanishamarshall.com. Note: If you are subscribed to my blog you will recieve the newsletter, but if you are new to this blog you will need to subscribe.

I have been super busy lately so I do apologize for not updating sooner. in several weeks I’ll be back on track and ready to share more with you.

Thanks,

Tanisha Marshall - Raw Food Coach and Motivational Speaker

http://www.tanishamarshall.com

http://www.keepitrealradioonline.com

Did you enjoy Rawkathon? I know I did. It was very informative, I learned so much from it and was so happy that Kevin Gianni put this together. I hope you all had a chance to view the videos. I was thinking that Maybe I should have put up a blog about Rawkathon, but I didn’t think to list it on the blog, I know there were over 10,000 people signed up for the event so I know the word got out.

As for me, so many changes going on in my life, I wish I could share at this time but I will in time. As for my raw journey, things have been going good.

I hope you are doing well and I promise to write again soon.

Tanisha Marshall - Raw Food Coach and Teacher

For some odd reason an old blog post of mine went out tonight, please ignore it, not sure why that happened. I use Feedburner to send out my blog post but I think it is having a goofy night sending out old post. Hopefully that doesn’t happen again.

So here is my Awaking.

Today I have had a huge awakening. It is really hard to put into words, I might actually post a voice blog soon to discribe it, but it was huge.

My current journey has been more mental then physical. I have been making a lot of changes in how I think. I had to recently admit to myself that my perfectionist attitude, has to go, it has to. I tend to be very very very hard on myself. This isn’t a type of perfectionism where I expect perfection out of other people it’s more of I expect it out of myself. To some it might sound good that I try my best to do everything right but it is not very good being in this position. I am way to hard on myself.

Even writing this is scary because I think, will people think I have what it take to help them! To be honest I know I have what it takes to help people, this is only a small part of my journey, I have been through so much and I am so grateful to be where I am, even my husband said that he can see how I’ve changed over the years and that he believes that I will be able to help so many people. Most of you only know half of my life story, in the future I will share it in a book, whenever I feel it is the right time to write one, but I have come so far and it can only get better from here.

One thing I take away from all of this is that I will always be learning and growing, I can’t possibly believe that I can reach perfection and everything will be great, I will always need to work on me always. Even Louise Hay a best selling author says that she has to work on herself daily, and she has written several books on how to heal by changing how we think. So I have to remind myself that it is ok that I am not perfect and that I will be learning and growing for years to come, it’s ok.

Wow, I am so happy I can be real with my readers because that is who I like to be Real. I named my radio show Keeping It Real because I like to be real with people, and I plan to from here on out.. Watch out for me, this is only the beginning the real me is here to stay.

Now don’t get me wrong, I have never tried to write anything in my blog to mislead anyone, I probably just left somethings out, so I plan to try to give my all, everything with no editing, from here on out.. I said try because the perfectionist in me what to say I will do it(Exactly right) and right now I have to avoid those words(I will do it), it isn’t a good for me right now. I get into a lot of trouble saying those words. It’s not that I don’t want to make a commitment, it’s that I get very hard on myself to keep to those words in a way that is not healthy, so for now I will try my best.

If I plan to bless others I have to be willing to say what comes from my heart without editing things out. I bet I missed out on helping some of you because I took some things out, due to me trying to be perfect. It’s been a long personal battle.. and wow I can’t believe I am sharing this publicly. I think I may have mentioned it before but not to the extent that I have in this blog.

So I plan to try to share my all with you, and this change may not be overnight but overtime I will overcome it or have better control over it.

No one is perfect, no one, even the ones we feel are so great and so successful, they all have shortcomings.

Most people can’t even admit to not being perfect, it’s not easy to do, but I can’t be me unless I am real with you, I can only be me and only me.
I so welcome your comments, I would love to hear from you.

Tanisha Marshall - Raw Food Coach
http://www.tanishamarshall.com
http://www.keepitrealradioonline.com

Lately I have been so busy trying to get everything together, I feel like I have neglected to share what is going on with me. Well lately I have been focusing on exercising and making simple nut free recipes. Recently I made Russel James Zucchini wrap, well he calls it cabbage pillows, but I didn’t make the entire recipe, I only made the zucchini wrap and I love it, it is a great alternative to nori. check out this yummy recipe.

As most of you know I have a interview coming up with Mattye Lee Thompson, I am really excited about it, I can’t wait to talk with her and ooh I must say I made her Rice bowl recipe recently, the sauce is to die for… hmm so good you have to try it, check it out here.

So right now I am just trying to exercise and release more weight and get ready to spread my wings next year. I would love to give some talks in different locations, but that will come soon enough.

I thought I’d share my food diary with you today:

I had:

Breakfast - Two banana’s

Lunch - Zucchini wrap with, green leaf lettuce, cucumber, avo, seed cheese, cilantro, and green onion

Dinner - Veggie Sushi and later tonight a Green Juice

Snack - Corn chip salsa and Guac

Have a good night,

Tanisha Marshall - Raw Food Coach and Speaker

http://www.tanishamarshall.com

http://www.keepitrealradioonline.com

I have a great coaching special taking place for those of you who are new to eating raw and would like some guidance along the way.  I am offering 2 - 30 Min sessions for $40.00 or you can break this up anyway you like. For more information, Click Here!!

I have changed look of tanishamarshall.com so check it out: www.tanishamarshall.com. Let me know what you think. Eventually this blog will either be combined with tanishamarshall.com or the design will be updated to match tanishamarshall.com.

In addition to the new website above, I have also created a website for my new radio show, check it out http://www.keepitrealradioonline.com

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Join Tanisha Marshall Host of Keeping It Real Radio for a very special interview with Mattye Lee Thompson Author of Frugal Raw.

If you know anything about eating raw, you know that most people feel it is too expensive to maintain a raw lifestyle. Mattye has written Frugal Raw to show the world that raw doesn’t have to be expensive.

Join us while we discuss Eating Raw on a Budget.

Raw can be delicious and affordable!!

Special Guest: Mattye Lee Thompson Author of Frugal Raw

Topic: Eating Raw on a budget

There will be a live chat feature available where you can ask questions, so please join us.

When: October 2, 2008
Where: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tanisha-marshall
Time: 5:30PM Central Time

Feel free to share this event with your friends and family.

Thank you,
Tanisha Marshall - Certified Raw Food Coach and Speaker
http://www.tanishamarshall.com
http://www.keepitrealradioonline.com

On to other things.

It seem to have been ages since I have been able to post some really good info, I do apologize, I have been so busy. I am going nuts, but in a good way. Getting the radio show off the ground has been very exciting, but there is more, lots and lots of interviews and information coming your way in regards to Natural Health, for your Mind Body and Spirit. I believe true healing has to be addressed on all levels, not only diet, so please join me every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Other then updating websites and working on the radio show, I have been going back and forth to Chicago, one with my meetup group and the second time with my husband, he is in the process of buying a car. While in Chicago I had a chance to experience a Yummy tasting Raw Food Restaurant called Borrowed Earth.

My first visit I had: Corn Mole entree which comes with 3 small tasty salads, also for dessert I had their Out of this World Cheese Cake, which is a Chocolate and vanilla “cheese cake” on a nut terra firma crust. It was so yummy.

If you are in Chicago be sure to check out this restaurant in Downers Grove, IL.  Here is a picture of the cheesecake

One of my meetup buddies had a different dessert, this dessert was so new the restaurant didn’t really have a name for yet, but they said it was somewhat like a carrot cake and it did taste like a carrot cake, it was so good.

You know, I didn’t think to take a picture of the food, but it was so so so so good. Oh I better not forget, on another visit I had a chance to taste their Planet Earth Pizza it was to die for. All of there entrees come with 3 small salads. The salads are all different and so tasty.

Well, that’s all for now, I will posting a very special coaching offer tomorrow, but if you are anxious to know what it is  click here.

Tanisha Marshall - Certified Raw Food Teacher, Coach and Speaker
http://www.tanishamarshall.com
http://raw.tanishamarshall.com
Natural Heath Radio Show
Freedom From What Weighs You Down

Be sure to listen to my Natural Health radio show live, September 18, 2008 @ 10:00PM Central Time.

For more information visit: http://blogtalkradio.com/tanisha-marshall

On this show, I will be sharing:

• Why I choose to start my own radio show.

• How I found Raw food and how eating Raw food has changed my life.

• What my beliefs are when it comes to natural health.

• I will talk about my Coaching Program.

• I will talk about my next show with special guest Mattye Lee Thompson, Author of Frugal Raw.

You will have the capability to call into the show but you do not have to call in live. Simply visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tanisha-marshall and you will be able to listen to my show live via your computer, as well as chat live (via chat room) with me during the show. Feel free to ask questions via the chat room anytime during the call. At the end of the call I will try my best to answer as many questions as I can.

If you are not able to join the show live, that is ok, you will be able to hear the recording anytime after the call ends at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tanisha-marshall

Note: You do not need to be a member of BlogTalkRadio to listen to my show, simply visit one of the links above for immediate access.

Feel free to pass this information on to your friends and family.

Thank you,
Tanisha Marshall - Certified Raw Food Coach and Speaker
http://www.tanishamarshall.com
Check out my Natural Health Radio Show!!!

I have healed from shortness of breath, knee pain, back pain, perpetually swollen throat, and so much more, but it has taken several steps during my journey to accomplish what I have today.

Since going raw, I have lost over 50 pounds. I have gone from a size 28 to a size 14 shirt. I have been able to eat raw consistently, and I am ready to show you how I did it. If you would like to learn more about my story, click here.

Introducing the Freedom from What Weighs You Down Coaching program, focusing on giving you the tools to help you lose weight and consistently eat raw and living foods using my five-step D.R.E.A.M Program.

For whom does this program work best?

• Those who have tried several diets to lose weight but have not had success sticking to any of them.
• Those who would like to go 75% or more raw and eat this way consistently while shedding those unwanted pounds.
• Those who have tried to go raw before but were not able to maintain this lifestyle and would like to learn how.
• Those who have dealt with overeating most of their lives and would like to change this habit for good.
• Those who have had problems in the past losing weight and keeping it off successfully.
• Those who are tired of yo-yo dieting and ready to learn how to lose weight and keep it off.
• Those who are ready to make a change in their lives.
• Those who have a strong desire to commit to a raw food lifestyle, not a diet.

This program is for those of you looking for support and guidance in losing weight and maintaining a raw food diet of 75% or more. You do not have to be eating 75% raw to join the program, but this program works best if you have some knowledge of the Raw Food Lifestyle.

Here are some of the benefits of joining this program:

• You will learn how to choose an eating goal that is right for you.
• You will learn the steps that are necessary to lose weight.
• You will learn how to maintain the raw food lifestyle you have chosen for yourself.
• You will learn how to discover and release whatever is holding you back from maintaining your goals.
• You will learn how to deal with cravings and temptations.
• You will learn how to make good food choices while traveling and/or eating out.
• You will learn how to effectively transition from a SAD, vegetarian, or vegan diet to the raw food lifestyle.
• You will also learn how the five-step D.R.E.A.M Program will help you throughout your journey on an everyday basis.
• You will learn about sprouting, energy soup, super foods, and so much more.

If you are looking to learn how to eat raw consistently and lose weight, please Sign Up Now for my upcoming session, starting Nov 3rd. More information is available on my Web site. Also, be sure to join my mailing list!!

Thank you,
Tanisha Marshall - Certified Raw Food Coach, Chef and Speaker
http://www.tanishamarshall.com
http://raw.tanishamarshall.com
Freedom from What Weighs You Down

My first show will be airing live on Monday, September 18th, at 10:00PM Central Time. I will be introducing myself and sharing how eating raw has changed my life.

You are invited to join me live and ask whatever questions that you may have, so please join my mailing list and/or subscribe to my blog so that you are the first to know about my upcoming shows, events, and special guests, as well as how to call in live. Don’t worry if you are not able call in live, as these shows will be archived for your convenience.

If you are interested in sharing your story or suggesting a show topic, please contact me. I would love to hear from you.

Thank you,
Tanisha Marshall - Certified Raw Food Coach, Chef and Speaker
http://www.tanishamarshall.com
http://raw.tanishamarshall.com
Freedom from What Weighs You Down

I am from Chicago but for some reason I always get lost on the north side and downtown Chicago, I can’t figure out how the roads are built, it is so confusing. There could be 4 streets to go down and they all slant and the signs don’t seem to match or line up with the actual street, so very confusing. It’s really hard to explain, but just know I spent about 5 hours being lost in the city. I got lost on the way to see Victoria and I left an hour early, per my directions it should have only taken 30 mins to get there instead it took me over an hour and 15 mins, can you believe it. Then after the talk I got lost trying to find Karyn’s Raw restaurant, spent about 1.5 hours trying to find the restaurant and worst of all someone from the event was following me because they wanted to go to Karyn’s, I felt so bad that I had us both lost. We finally made it to Karyn’s Raw about 20 Mins before they closed, I was a bit tired after getting lost.

You thought getting lost was over, no way. I had been using my phone for directions, well guess what, the phone ran out of energy, so I was left to figure out how to get back to my hotel on my own, that took another 1.5 hours trying to find the highway and then trying to find the hotel. The worst part is that since my phone went out I didn’t’ have the hotel address, I knew the area it was in but not the address, I also remembered the street it was on, after searching for a while I finally found it.

As you can see I had an eventful weekend spending most of my time lost, but I was so happy that I could make it to see Victoria.

Victoria gave us one of her first book 12 steps to Raw food, don’t be mistaken there are two versions and she says they are both different. She also made us a Green Smoothie and it had Cactus in it, it was really good, left me craving for more. I couldn’t wait to get to Karyn’s for a green smoothie only to find out Karyn’s doesn’t make green smoothies, well she does but only with green powder, I was expecting greens not the powder but all in all what I had was great, a Peach/apple juice smoothie with a shot of E3 it was good.

So back to Victoria, Victoria shared about how her family went raw and the importance of greens, and how greens became a huge part of there life due to some problems they started to have after being raw for several years. It really opened my eyes to just how important greens are for us. I drink Green smoothies almost daily but will definitely start using even more greens then I normally do, because apparently the amount she showed us was at least 1 times bigger then what I would consume in a day.

Victoria also answered some questions from the audience I’ll share a few with you. One person asked “if nutrients could be lost by blending the food”. Victoria said that she also wondered the same and found out that not much is lost in blending the food, but also you don’t want to blend for a very long time as that might cause you to lose nutrition. Here is another question “How can you insure that you don’t have B12 Deficiency?” Victoria responded by saying that her family does not have a problem with B12 because they do not wash there produce, she believes that is the best way to get your B12.

Of course I can’t share the entire talk with you, because I believe you’ll get the most out of the information she shared straight form her, so please if you have the opportunity go and see Victoria, she has a lot of great information to share. I am so happy that I made it even with getting lost, it was worth every penny.

Well I think I’ve written enough for today, look out for more great information in the next week or so.

Tanisha Marshall - Raw Food Coach
http://www.tanishamarshall.com