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I live on purpose. Meaning, I have a purposeful life. Nearly 28 years in every branch of the United States Army. Successful business owner, Avid student, Insightful teacher, Staunch Advocate, Fierce competitor and overall Social butterfly. I am a full-time teacher and student, I give as good as I get while continually evolving into what I will actually be known and remembered for once I no longer grace the visible plane. Learning vicariously through the actions of others has served me well, and helped me to get immersed in a vast arena of pursuits over the years. I cherish my internal solitude, while nourishing my social butterfly nature. I simply. . . AM! As said by Yoda. . . Do, or do not do. There is no try. So, Eat live to live well, sing like you're in the shower, dance like no ones watching, love like you've never been hurt and eat the rainbow without counting calories.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Washington Area Fitness Trainer and Raw Food Chef

I was featured in the Washington Post on Thursday the 23rd of January 2014.


 My work as a personal trainer was highlighted and I let people know about my Raw Foodery!! (I made that word up I think).


Living a life of raw foods does not have to be hard.  it does not have to be restrictive there are thousands of things available to eat and honestly, do it to the degree you choose for the life you  live.


I am happy with people that realized that breakfast was all they could do as a raw meal. "initially".  then they felt a little better and increased.  Many will never go fully raw and I am not fully raw, because I live in the real world and all countries don't grow in the same manner therefore disease and infection can arise.  I refer to myself as a Flexitarian.  I flex between Raw Foodist, High Vegan and Vegetarian.  It works for me and I THRIVE!!


Sometimes the only way to make food in foreign countries healthy for our digestion is to cook it so the bacteria is killed (LOL).  I was on the Egyptian 10 day weight loss plan once.. . . It was not pretty.


In any event, in the USA access to amazingly fresh and succulent fruits and vegetables is in abundance.  You  might have to look for it, but its there.  Often at reasonable prices if you know where to look.


Here is the Article in case you want to see it.  Please think about your eating style.  look at your fitness level.  could you do better?  how would your life improve if you did?  Would it really matter or not?  All your choice.  And lastly, what can you live with or without?


I am Chef V. SuRae
and I am Rawsome.


Eat Live, Live Well & Flourish


http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/veteran-puts-army-skills-to-work-in-new-career-as-a-personal-trainer/2014/01/21/d926b2d4-7d34-11e3-93c1-0e888170b723_story.html