No weight loss again!

[rawpriestess]

Well, I've been 100% raw now for over 6 months, I've lost alot of weight, and here I am again, as no weight loss.

so, am I discouraged? do I wish to eat cooked again?
do I complain and be upset?

NO.

I am bliss filled, now why is this?

Because, I KNOW in my heart that I am eating the best and only food for me. and I am happy about that. and I also know that my body, is feeling great, and looking great, and I can't ask for more.

I also know that my body has an infinite intelligence all of it's own, and if losing weight is the best thing for me, then I will lose weight, if curing some other dis ease is the best for me, then that is great too. if heading off a cancer cell, or a viral infection is the best for me, then my body will do that.

You see, I trust my body, now that it is addiction free, and I can live in the joy of knowing that my body will take excellent care of me, perfectly at all times.

So, I'm not worried that I'm not losing weight right now, I figure, my body is doing some other more important job, maybe it's rebuilding my self esteem, or making some gray hair go away, or taking away some wrinkles, or rebuilding an artery, or whatever it needs to do, it's doing it perfectly in the perfect time and space with the perfect fuel.

So, I eat raw, and I am happy.

Weight loss or not, it's all good. (quote my beautiful son)

[KindnessToAllCreatures]

RP- The last time I decided to start the raw lifestyle coincided with the start of your current path.
I remained raw for 2 months; you've now been raw for 6 months, and going strong. (I'm back on raw for 3 weeks now.)
I've seen how far you've come, and how much I have to look forward to.

I admire your viewpoints on so many things, including the weight loss concept.
One of the things I'm trying to do differently this time is not obsess about the weight.
I have a lot of weight to lose, 60 pounds or more.
I weighed myself a little the first couple of days just to validate that weight loss does happen, although am now working to not weigh myself.
By not doing so, I have a greater awareness of the other benefits of being raw; increased energy, internal bliss (I LOVE the bliss!), improved health, etc.

You're right. Our bodies are very wise.
They know precisely what to do to work toward optimal health on raw. Thank you for reminding us all of that.
Many congratulations to you in your ever improving health!

With love.

[Veganforlife]

Very well said RP! For me it's been no migraines for 10 weeks. Losing 20 pounds during this time was an added bonus, but to be migraine free? Well, it has been many a prayer being answered. My body is adjusting to being treated well, finally! I am not wishing I would lose more, wishing I would get down to a certain size, wishing this or that. I am thankful. Grateful. Blessed.
RP your posts are rawsome! I so look forward to reading them and the title of this one really got my attention, but then in your ever so wise words, it all makes sense...
be well

[livingatthetop]

Have you ever thought about being a life coach or a counsler?

You really have that gift

[Regen]

I feel the same way - I lost (only) 10 lbs over 3+ months but it's made a huge difference to my clothes and how i feel. The difference is that I've lost it eating, to quote Juliano, the best food on the planet, instead of starving myself. I don't care if I stay the same weight from now on. It's miles better than dieting.

[jiujitsugirl]

hey RP don't give up (like me haha) yea i lost 10lbs the first 30 days and that was with some cooked cheats too but i have to say if your not exercising you should get out and walk or find something you like, it really makes a big difference, i imagine exercise is more important on this diet since it does seem to have a higher carb intake than say a low carb diet where people tend to lose quickly, but honestly ive done low carb and its not worth the quick weight loss id rather feel clean and lighter as i do on a raw vegan diet...best regards

[kellibelli]

RP, thanks for your statements. It helps me to focus on the importance of loving my body for the gift that it is.

[pdx kris]

Raw Priestess, I definitely second everyone's opinion about your amazingly positive attitude!

Just wanted to add that I've really appreciated your use of the term "weight release," as you're not looking to find something you've lost when it comes to weight. I noticed in this post you said "weight loss" several times instead of "release." I wonder if this reflects a subtle change in thought, and if so, might it have something to do with the plateau?

Just a thought, certainly not criticizing your verbaige or where you are. :)