~The Rawking October Challenge~

[Coriander74]

All right guys and gals, I didn't see a thread started for the October Challenge so I'm putting it up here.

Who's in??? Who wants to keep on rawkin' and keep on getting healthier??!!

[sungoddess]

I do! I do! I'm always in!

[rawbeliever]

Oh, goody, thanks for posting the thread, Corinne! I'm in! yessirree, bob.

My goals:
continue doing yoga every day
No fat for this month (I still have some stubborn pounds that are taking their slow time, and I am not a patient woman. :))
Daily meditation. I haven't meditated in ages. And my "grouchy factor" is rising.

Woo-hoo! This will be fun!

[Coriander74]

Good to see you both :D

My October To-Do List...

* eat more greens!!!

* get to the gym 3-4 times a week and ride my stationary bike on off days

* ab exercises! Now that my pain is gone, I need to not be afraid of myself.

* meditate a few times a week. regain my spirituality.

* learn to love my body on Raw and realize that nothing cooked will ever give me the same feeling

* JOURNAL!!!!!

[Coriander74]

bumping up

[rawfigure]

I am in for October. While I ate 99 % raw in Sept I did not lose the few pound I anticipated. I over eat nuts ! I am not one who can eat whatever..as long as it is Raw...ho humm....I need to get the fat down in my diet. I am at 20% need to go to 10% where I will lose !

So goal is 8-1-1 ratio diet.
Lose 4 pounds
60 min day work out 6 days a week.

[MaryWalker]

I'm new at being raw, almost 4 weeks now. What is "The Rawking October Challenge" . . . I would like to be involved! Thanks. :)

[misslinda]

DID SOMEONE SAY RAW PARTY AGAIN??????

I AM IN FASTING MODE BUT WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO CHEER YOU CHALLENGERS ON.................."RAW RAW RAW!"


.................THE RAW CONTINUES :) ;) :p :cool: :D

[Coriander74]

I'm new at being raw, almost 4 weeks now. What is "The Rawking October Challenge" . . . I would like to be involved! Thanks. :)

Hi Mary :) Good to meet you!

The October Challenge is Alissa's 30-day challenge, we just keep them going every month. It inspires people and kind of gives it a sense of competition almost, who can be the healthiest at the end of it.

Welcome aboard and Rawk on :D

[mandarin honey]

I'm in for October.

[Angeline]

I"m still fasting for another 2 weeks, but I'm in. I plan to do more bikram yoga, and keep up a daily routine of meditating. After the fast I am going to keep to 100 percent raw.

[misslinda]

.......oh and PATH301 will join you as well. :D

[PATH301]

Ah...misslinda,
Now that's what I call team work:

.......oh and PATH301 will join you as well.
:D

[rawbeliever]

Hi Mary,

Yup, what Corinne said. :) It also helps me by keeping me accountable to a group of people. And I've found that the social support really keeps me on track. I've done 100% raw for periods of time without social support, and it was much more difficult. Just having an understanding community of people to check in with every day is so helpful.

[misslinda]

Ah...misslinda,
Now that's what I call team work:

:D


* rolls eyes * oh pleeeeeeeeez. attendance is important here on RFT. :D

[PATH301]

THAT'S ALL IAM IS JUST A NUMBER??????????????.......................LOL :eek:

[misslinda]

THAT'S ALL IAM IS JUST A NUMBER??????????????.......................LOL :eek:

Hey! Your lucky you are on some kind of list this world and accounted for........... :D People in HELL need icewater :p

[PATH301]

Just messin with ya.............I know, I'm loved :D , And I know what lists I'm on :D

[misslinda]

.............I know, I'm loved :D , And I know what lists I'm on :D


:rolleyes: now you can sleep good tonite.....need yur pillows fluffed too :p

[PATH301]

Oh yeah, bring on those hand feed grapes, I love the dark purple/ black ones.......super sweet and juicy :D

[misslinda]

Oh yeah, bring on those hand feed grapes, I love the dark purple/ black ones.......super sweet and juicy :D


high maintainence :cool:

[MaryWalker]

I'm in, 100%. The first 4 weeks was easy - they second I can do in my sleep!!

[PATH301]

CHECK YOU OUT, MaryWalker - SUPER POSITIVE :D

[Ireland]

I'm in. And serious about it.

Goals:
100% raw
Read scripture daily
Walk daily

[sungoddess]

YAY! it's OCTOBER! MY FAVORITE MONTH!

My goals are:

to continue with 100% (which is not a problem for me)
to eat 100% intuitively, never eating when not hungry
to jog on days when I have no dance in studio
to remember to stay positive at all time, there is no reason not to
to rememebr every moment that October is my favorite month
to enjoy the beginning of the cool months :)

so excited!!!!!!!!! I want to go out and get a pumpkin today

[girlsmiley]

I messed up a few meals in September so I'm ready to go for 100% in October.

I am doing a 30-day colon cleanse.
I will keep my home and workplace stocked with foods I can eat.
I will exercise 15-30 minutes a day/6 days a week.

[Kerilyn]

Count me in! I messed this thing up big time in September and am ready for a NEW month to work towards!! I really am looking forward to getting down to my ideal weight of 110-115!! (currently 130lbs) I want to start working out this month as well- cardio and strength training a bit! Good luck to us all!!!

[PATH301]

So far today I've consumed;
1 plantation banana and 4 organic apples and organic cinnamon and organic maca and organic carob all mixed togather with about 6 oz of spring water in the blender......Burrrrrpp, Ah tasty
BBL :D

[Coriander74]

It's wonderful to see the enthusiasm :)

I got on the scale today, I've gained 2 pounds officially. I'm guessing that's from my "oops" at the reception after the funeral Thursday plus eating so much of the chili.

Added goals...
*To eat only when hungry and not overeat just because something tastes good*

*To try and contain my food intake between 12 noon and 8 pm*

So far today, a HUGE banana and bottle of water

[mandarin honey]

Well how about I thought the 1st was on Monday!!! :eek: :o So I am officially starting with dinner which will probably be a pear-parsley green smoothie.

[Coriander74]

Well how about I thought the 1st was on Monday!!! :eek: :o So I am officially starting with dinner which will probably be a pear-parsley green smoothie.


LOL!!!!

I laugh at this because I have lost days this week, I got a call from a doctor saying "we had an appointment today", I said "no it's tomorrow" and she says "I'm not open on Saturdays" WHOOPS!!!! :eek: :p

Good for you though for starting now :D What kind of parsley do you use? The crinkly stuff or the Italian parsley?

[Pixie]

Greetings, fellow raw food enthusiasts! I've been waiting for the right time to do this, and it has arrived. I'm starting my "experiment" today - I'm ready to see what 30 days of raw food can do for me. I've done shorter periods of raw foods, but I want to really get an idea of how going raw will affect my life, so I'm committing to 30 days. I think this will be enough time to really see some changes, so I'm pretty excited to see what will happen. Good luck to everyone else starting the Challenge today!

[rawgirlie]

I want to join :) . I have been eating so much non-raw food and I'm feeling physically and mentally awful.

Plus this is the month of my birthday and I want to give myself my health back.

I need support. My goal is to eat raw, get moving, read more....stay POSITIVE.

[moonstar]

As of right now, count me in!

Coriander74, I sent you an e-mail -- did you get it? Great website! :rolleyes:

[Jan W]

I am ready to start tomorrow. I did a liver flush in September and several days of Master Cleanse. Four days of Master Cleanse is the longest I have made it so far. I think I just have too many toxins. I feel really lousy every day I am on it.
So at this point it seems like raw is the way to go.

Jan

[Coriander74]

As of right now, count me in!

Coriander74, I sent you an e-mail -- did you get it? Great website! :rolleyes:

Noooooo I didn't get an email from you, I checked my junk mail and trash bins... would you send it again please? I'm so sorry that I didn't see it.
Thank you for your compliment. I love my work and can't wait to get back to it.

Keep Rawking through Day One y'all!!!!!!!

[berrymarymac]

Okay...for the past month or so I've been eating nasty...like SADness all the way. And I feel blah, didn't lose weight but didn't gain really. So umm, I will try the challenge. I need to!! And I just bought some Lindt chocolate!! AHHHH!!!! I will start tomorrow...hopefully I can do this! It's hard here with very little raw food.

[PATH301]

Coriander74, Looks like you have a group here:
mrandal,Jan W, moonstar, rawgirlie, Pixie, mandarin honey, Kerilyn, girlsmiley, sungoddess, Walkin'onWater, misslinda, rawbeliever, just from page 2
looks great :D

intake for the rest of the day:
60 oz of spring water
another plantation banana
2 plums
organic green grapes
mash potatoes and basil and sea salt
2 oranges

[rawbeliever]

Path, how do you make your mashed potatoes?

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I would like to join. I will weigh-in tomorrow morning and report back. I am really not looking forward to it. I know I am not going to like what I see.

My diet is mostly raw when I at home, but I travel for work and my percent raw traveling drops from my 80-100% at home to 50% if I am lucky. I have been traveling a lot, shortening and/or missing my workouts, missing my sleep, and eating a higher percentage of cooked food. In general I am off my center.

I had 100% raw day today and 90% yesteday so my heart is in it. I also put in 45-minutes on the spinning bike tonight. :o

How does the challenge work?

[Coriander74]

PositiveEnergy4U...

The Challenge works as such... keep a journal of what you eat, how you feel, exercise you do, log into this thread when you can and let us know what's going on, what you eat, if you need help, etc. We're pretty much a group of great people who are going 100% Raw for a month, and we share our experiences :) Welcome :D

LOL Path yes we have quite the group here!! I can't wait to see this take off this month.

Today I've had - (so far)

*banana
*cantaloupe
*grapes
*6 bottles of water - those little pint sized ones

I'm off to the gym for some much needed cardio then I'm having some of my chili when I get home :D

ETA: Did 3 miles on the treadmill, and 3 miles on the stationary bike. Came home and am enjoying a bowl of raw chili with ground pine nuts on top.

[heather311]

I am new to the raw food eating but will gladly join in.

Goals; To walk every day
stay 100% raw
do mor things with my kids

[PATH301]

rawbeliever,
I skinned them, then I sliced them up into thin slices maybe 1/4 to 1/8 thick. Soaked them in some spring water for couple of hours. Drained them and put them into a extra virgin olive oil and sea salt and basil mixture. Let them soak for a bit,( I didn't time it so maybe an hour?)
Drained of the excess oil into a seperate container. Put the potatos into the food prcessor, blended it till it was smooth, then I added a avacado, and blended it again. then you can just season to taste.
You can also try a sweet potato, they have less of that starchy taste to them.
You may also want to try Alissa's mashed potatos, as well.

[cassidy]

Starting today - Oct. 2nd!
My plan is to eat nearly 100% raw with a few exemptions (store bought nut/rice milks and fish)
So far today cofee.... which will probably be my last one for another 30 days.

[cassidy]

You know...... maybe I can be 100%! I can do without fish this month. But not my milks.... so we'll say 99%.
Other goals -
walk to poo poo park every day
stop smoking, no drinking (until Haloween)
I don't usually smoke unless I drink so if I don't drink this month that should eliminat the problem all together!
Read instead of watch TV

[misslinda]

Mustard powder bath last night put me out like a baby.


lemon water

:)

[Raw Enabled]

September was a pretty good "ease-in" month. I stayed about 80% raw. When I broke away however, it wasn't pretty. My October goals will be:

1. Stay 100% raw no matter the craving or situation.
2. Spend an hour a day outside. (Even though it's still pushing mid 90's here in lovely Dallas-Fort Worth.
3. Take a moment or three a day to relax / breathe.
4. Explore the countless Yoga / Pilates / Relaxation DVD's I've bought over the years that currently reside in a box on a closet floor, yearning for affection.

Good luck to everyone, and to me as well,

Patrick.

10/02 288 lbs.

[misslinda]

Mustard Powder Bath Last Night.........

Lemon water this morning with lemon peels in ears.

[berrymarymac]

So started my day with Yerba Vana tea and honey. Okay, it's not raw because the tea is roasted, but it's not like I'm consuming the tea leaves...right?

Also had a banana and Lara bar. Might go get a salad at dining hall, along with like 2-3 bananas and an apple or two. My goal today is stay 100% raw, no matter what!! So I need to go to the store and get some avocados and other goodies. Gonna make some smoothies for tomorrow/tonight as well. I feel so much better today while eating raw! Also my goal is to walk/bike to my classes instead of driving!!! And consume 6-8 bottles of water today. Maybe take a walk or bike on the campus, no matter how stressful my schedule is. Just wanted to write all of this down by the way...make a promise to someone other than simply saying it to myself.

[sunshinesioux]

:p okay i'm in! october is usually my good luck month!!

Goals
-exercise 4x week
-everything raw without any worries about fats, fruits, etc...just eating raw til' my heart's content with faith that everything will work out fine!!

[Bingka]

I'm in. I did very well in September even though I had a very busy social schedule.

I have nothing in October except Halloween.

Thank you for all the support last month. I didn't post much, but read every day for motivation.

Thanks

Ken

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I'm in. I weighed myself for the first time in months. I have to admit it got me very down. I have really been working at my exercise and keeping my percentage of raw as high as possible while still doing my job which includes socializing over food. I have gained 6.5 pounds in 3 months and am not very happy about this.

I am weighing in at 155. I had a raw breakfast and a raw lunch already today. I cut my portions a bit on the lunch. I think one of my issues is portion size. While raw is great, I still feel like I'd been being a bit of a glutton. I am going to work on it with all of your support. :D

[Punky]

Hello everyone!
I'm in! I've been raw since Saturday and my blood sugar is stabilizing and have lost 2.5 lbs. and feeling a lot better overall.

Goals for October's challenge:
to be 99% raw (i drink tea)
start excercising regularly
quit smoking, drinking, coffee,
and swearing (just kidding about the swearing) :p
lose weight
more energy
better mood; be happy
spend more time in spiritual pursuits; reading bible/praying
spend quality time with kids and hubby

starting weight 157. 5
today's weight 155 (goal 125 eventually--hopefully by Jan. 1st 2007)

:)

[PositiveEnergy4U]

OK, I guess I need to set some goals and action steps to make this thing work.

I am setting a very simple and small goal for me. I am already eating a lot of raw and running and spinning so I don't expect earth-shattering results from my changes. I do feel I need to make some changes as I am not feeling my best. Like others have said, eating just raw doesn't do it for me. I can still gain weight. I didn't think it was possible, but I have done it eating 100% raw.

My desired goal is to lose at least 0.5 pounds each week. I'd like to keep this going through the end of the year, but I will focus on October for now. This will help improve my higher-power connection and give me some forward motion.

My action steps besides raw, raw, raw are:
1. Cut my portions and spread out my food more during the day.
2. Bring food and water to work every day.
3. Hit my calories burned goal each week of 1600 calories.
4. But more emphasis on getting enough sleep.
5. Keep a peaceful, loving spirit, and mind.

[Pixie]

Coriander74 - thanks for starting this October challenge, I'm glad to be a part of it! I have a bunch of beans soaking for chili that I'm going to make for my family. I was wondering if you could offer any tips on making raw chili? I've never done it before and I'm not sure how long they should soak, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Day two of all raw is going great!

[lavendarJ]

Hey Hey Hey Raw Fooders!


I am still hanging in there at 100%. I would have never guessed I'd be here at this point two months ago - just didn't imagine it. I am at work and so I will do more posting later tonight. This was the deal for today:
8 grapefruit
10:30 small handful of blueberries
1:00 tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil/vinegar peppers
4:00 romaine lettuce with leftover dressing
carrots

[Coriander74]

Mustard Powder Bath Last Night.........

Lemon water this morning with lemon peels in ears.

I would fall out of the chair laughing if you posted a photo with you with peels in your ears :p

What does this do for you?

[Coriander74]

Coriander74 - thanks for starting this October challenge, I'm glad to be a part of it! I have a bunch of beans soaking for chili that I'm going to make for my family. I was wondering if you could offer any tips on making raw chili? I've never done it before and I'm not sure how long they should soak, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Day two of all raw is going great!

I went off Alissa's recipe which is beanless... I've never tried raw sprouted beans because it seems my stomach would just go haywire. I found that I liked it better without the barley in it. Too chewy.

My "chili" has essentially turned into salsa with chili powder LOL All that's in this batch is 3 kinds of tomatoes, spices and mushrooms.

[berrymarymac]

Well blargh!! I went to the mall and ate a veggie egg roll...then had a salad w/ honey mustard and three rolls!! :eek:

Now I'm eating a cookie...well crap!!! Oh well, at least I'm admitting it now. TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY!! (plus...I have like no food in my room...)

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I am all raw today and now I just need to motivate to do my 40-minute run. Lethargy and slow chi are no good for me!

[Allie]

Today's my first day being raw, my first goal is to make it through the 30 day challange with you guys

So far today i've had:

Breakfast/Lunch
-2 apples

Lunch
-Big salad (romaine,cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, shredded carrot, onions, red cabbage)
-raw cashews (yummy!!!)
-couple bites of a Lara Bar
-water


Dinner
-Probably some guacamole, and some fruit.


Goodluck Everyone!

[mandarin honey]

LOL!!!!

I laugh at this because I have lost days this week, I got a call from a doctor saying "we had an appointment today", I said "no it's tomorrow" and she says "I'm not open on Saturdays" WHOOPS!!!! :eek: :p

Good for you though for starting now :D What kind of parsley do you use? The crinkly stuff or the Italian parsley?

LOL... :D

I use the curly parsley. Never tried italian parsley. Maybe I'll give that a try next time I get to the market.

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Today I didn't eat until after 2pm. I had an afternoon doctor's appointment and didn't eat before I left home.

LOTS of grapes
a large salad with romaine, onion, bell pepper, pine nuts & Alissa's dressing
Almost a half gallon of water

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My goals are to be 100% raw, lose 10-15 lbs and get off my anxiety meds.

[mandarin honey]

LOL!!!!

I laugh at this because I have lost days this week, I got a call from a doctor saying "we had an appointment today", I said "no it's tomorrow" and she says "I'm not open on Saturdays" WHOOPS!!!! :eek: :p

Good for you though for starting now :D What kind of parsley do you use? The crinkly stuff or the Italian parsley?

LOL... :D

I use the curly parsley. Never tried italian parsley. Maybe I'll give that a try next time I get to the market.

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Today I didn't eat until after 2pm. I had an afternoon doctor's appointment and didn't eat before I left home.

LOTS of grapes
a large salad with romaine, onion, bell pepper, pine nuts & Alissa's dressing
A handful of brazil nuts
Almost a half gallon of water

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My goals are to be 100% raw, lose 10-15 lbs and get off my anxiety meds.

[cassidy]

Cofee
Raw hot cocoa *2
Kombucha tea
avo, frozana choco pudding
marinated and dehydrated eggplant
a few slip up bites today but thats OK......... I'll try even harder tomorrow!
I have "store bought chips" in the dehydrator right now. They are turning brown and will probably be gross like the last time:(

[Angeline]

Started the day with a raw ginger and lemon juice, then did a session of Bikram Yoga. Felt very invigorated after that and cleaned house for an hour and half. The house was missing the presence of a pumpkin so I had to get a good pumpkin and more good veggies for raw juices.

Tonight after getting the kids from school I did a half hour of Dance Dance Revolution with my kids and then a session of kundalini yoga.

The weather is beautiful, the leaves are turning and all is right with the world. :)

[PositiveEnergy4U]

It sounds like everyone is very motivated by the challenge. We're all in it together! I stayed 100% raw today and did a 4-mile run. I could feel my recent weigh gain and it was harder to run. But I did it since I'm focused on my goal!

Thanks for the motivation everyone. :)

[PositiveEnergy4U]

Started the day with a raw ginger and lemon juice, then did a session of Bikram Yoga. Felt very invigorated after that and cleaned house for an hour and half. The house was missing the presence of a pumpkin so I had to get a good pumpkin and more good veggies for raw juices.

Tonight after getting the kids from school I did a half hour of Dance Dance Revolution with my kids and then a session of kundalini yoga.

The weather is beautiful, the leaves are turning and all is right with the world. :)

Good for you. You must have had a great day and be feeling good!

[misslinda]

The house was missing the presence of a pumpkin so I had to get a good pumpkin and more good veggies for raw juices.

:)


hee hee, me too but we didn't have any attractive ones yet! Last year I painted a baby blue pumpkin and put a straw hat on him...........oh but the year before was the best. I got some hay from the feed store, a scarecrow and a pumpkin,flying bats and a Jason" mask for the scarecrow for special days :D

Welcome Positivenergy4U! You have a very beautiful face and will be even more with raw days to come. :)

[Coriander74]

Yo Rawbies :D
How is everyone???

Today Foodwise:

*banana
*cantaloupe
*pineapple
*banana
*taste of Alissa's Raw Sausage from the dehydrator MMM!!!!
*4 bottles of water

I tend to eat mainly fruit when I start a 100% Challenge. This will change as I incorporate smoothies and greens.

ETA: two more bottles of water, bowl of chili
went to the gym and did 2 miles on the treadmill (33 minutes)

[misslinda]

Intake:

Sick all day.......

water

elm water

water

lemon water

water

vitamin water


Coriander74, I read you are on disability right now? Are you okay? :confused:

[Coriander74]

Intake:

Sick all day.......


Coriander74, I read you are on disability right now? Are you okay? :confused:

I hope you feel better real soon Linda. Are you detoxing from your fast?

I've been on disability since June 2004. It started out from physical agony from what was supposed to be a polyp-filled gallbladder. After they removed it, they discovered through pathology that there was absolutely nothing wrong with that organ. The pain worsened and I became ill, food would go right through me and I couldn't go anywhere because I would need a bathroom nearby in case I became sick out of either end (sorry)

Because of this, I developed anxiety and agoraphobia. I became so housebound that I would have a panic attack trying to check my mail or take out the garbage. I would have to wait until 3 in the morning to do anything. I was diagnosed with bipolar with severe depression, and soon after that I had a psychotic episode brought on by the sudden reappearance of someone in my life who hurt me very much mentally and emotionally. I was a train wreck.

As if this wasn't enough, I developed bulimia. I've already experienced anorexia several years ago after my divorce, and this time it was the combination of the two. I went from 135 pounds in June 2004 up to about 172 pounds. I ate to fill an emotional hole. Then I punished myself by throwing up because I felt I didn't deserve to be satisfied, to be full. I ended up in the emergency room one night because I was throwing up blood. And because I didn't want to gain weight eating the bland diet prescribed for me, I just didn't eat at all, except maybe a Slim Fast here or there.

By this time I had been prescribed around 14 medications, some of them had been tried and failed, and others seemed to work. I was taking upwards of 20 pills a day. I started therapy once a week. I needed Xanax to even leave the house to go to doctors. I needed pills to wake up, pills to eat, pills to sleep, pills to calm my raging stomach, pills to keep my food down, pills to stay alive. I became suicidal more than once. The constant agonizing pain in my abdomen never went away even when I was taking 10 Vicodin a day.

I was speaking with a friend of mine this past June. She goes by Shmoopie on this board. She was doing some research on various cleanses and came across this board. One night she messaged me about Raw Foods. I had been told about this way of eating years ago when I ran a photo lab. One of my guys was on Raw and he raved about it and tried to get me to do it with him, but I didnt' have the discipline. I was then in an abusive marriage, and ate the way I did so I would repel my husband.

I told Shmoopie that I was up for anything that would help my pain go away and cleanse my system of all these awful medications. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I knew that life had to be better than this. I began my 100% raw challenge on June 29th. I wasn't perfect that whole 30 days but I came out of it 8 pounds lighter, with clearer skin, all the stuff that you hear about here.

I also came out of my first challenge with less pain. Almost pain free, just a twinge here or there in my abdomen. The second challenge I did left me with no pain at all. I even began trying sit-ups. I would twist and turn, TRYING to have the pain, but it wasn't there! My stomach and intestinal issues went away. I was regular for once. I didn't have any diarrhea, nothing... I could leave my house.

My anxiety is almost gone. I've been able to stop all medications except 3 "mental" medications which I hope to be completely off of by next year. I don't need Xanax. I don't need Vicodin. My depression has lifted, I may have a couple bad days here or there, but it's not the life-altering depression I suffered from most of my life. I have not had one single manic episode since going Raw. I am able to get back to the gym and exercise until I can't move anymore. I hope to get back into playing league softball like I did several years ago.

I attribute all of this to Raw Foods. I have stumped my gastroenterologist. I have stumped my psychiatrist. No doctor I've talked to can understand how this fantastic nutritional way of life has altered my brain and body chemistries so much that I'm a new person.

Thank you so much to Alissa, and to Shmoopie for introducing me to Raw. Both of you will forever be in my heart.

I'm sorry this is so long, I just had to get it out.

[Raw Enabled]

This is by FAR the most open, friendly and inviting support board I have ever come across. Coriander, your posts have always been a beacon to many of us in this forum. Your enthusiasm, eagerness and friendly writing style have supported all of us just starting out. After reading your story, I'm certain we all wish you continued success and joy in all that life brings you. May all your hopes and dreams come true.


Good luck to everyone, and to me as well,

Patrick.
10/02 288 lbs.

Day one menu:
2 Cantelopes
4 Bananas
2 Oranges
Romaine lettuce / Bell peppers / Tomatoes with lemon juice as a sort of thrown together salad.
Guacamole -- The secret to keeping me sane on this journey.

[PositiveEnergy4U]

Well, as I get dressed this morning and my clothes are tight, I am reminded of our challenge and I started myday with a nice raw breakfast.

I decided to set another goal too. I will keep in mind that I want to share positive energy with others in this challenge. As I succeed and share it, it will motivate others. If it helps just one person in addition to myself, I am a big success!
If I fail, it will send out some energy of hopelessness. I am asking my higher power to help me be a channel of strength and light so that we might all benefit.

I am focused on my goal to drop a 1/2 pound this week and feel more like I'm on the path I want to be on. I need a little bit of results to feel like I'm moving in the right direction.

Growing out of my clothes is pretty depressing. I don't want to feel this extra weight running and stress out my knees...and I live for running so this is important to me.

[mad4mangos]

Hey guys!!! I'm in! I guess today will technically be the first day of my 30 day raw challenge. I started on Saturday, but didn't stick with it yesterday, so today is back on. Really, I'm just thinking too much about it. There is no reason I can't do this for 30 days. Cooked food is an addiction and the first few days will probably be the hardest. I can only take it one day at a time. That is all. I go back and forth with this. I think, "Well, why should I do this? I can lose weight counting calories and eating anything I want." But, do I really want to be a slave to counting calories for the rest of my life. And when I count calories, I am much more anal then when I do raw. So I don't know why this is hard for me mentally to just give in and do it. It's like I go into a state of mourning when I think about giving up cooked food. And not bad food. Just normal food. Like chinese veggie dumplings, hummus sandwiches from my fav vegan resturant. The stuff I will miss is healthy. But why does it have such a hold on my mental happiness? Why???? Why should anything as silly as a sandwich or noodle dish cause me happiness? I don't understand. I want to break that. I need to find happiness in being healthy and feeling good. Not in eating cooked food. Anyone have any ideas as to how to work through those emotions and not give in?

Anyway. I'm here for October. Whatever happens after that happens. :) So far today, I've had a carrot juice/frozen banana smoothie. It was sooooo good. I just need to find things on raw that give me the same euphoric feeling as the cooked food. I know this is possible.

[allgirls]

Hi..I am new here...I have been raw off and on for a while...almost 100% for about a week again..I drink coffee and sometimes tea...and yesterday I ate some rice...forgot what I was doing and tasted the kids.

So does anyone mind if I join right in...see if I can go 30 days straight? I am experiencing some detox right now...zits and other skin issues..that's from the past week I guess.

Looking forward to getting to know you all in the next while.

Has anyone lost weight eating raw? I am doing this for health benefits but also would like to lose a few lbs as taht would benefit my health greatly I believe.

I also love looking at before and after pics...anyone have any to post?

cheers
Carolyn

[Coriander74]

Welcome to any newcomers, and Raw Enabled, thank you so much for your kind post. This forum is beautifully open and supportive. It's very easy to talk about things that are not "usual" conversation.

Carolyn, you asked if anyone has lost weight eating Raw. I've lost almost 20 pounds myself. There is a fabulous sweet woman under the name Raw Priestess who I believe is at or beyond 75 pound weight loss. When you have the time, look her up. Her posts are always memorable, full of life and harmony and raw spirit.

Today I slept in a little, then walked to the store for more basil and walnuts. It's about a 2 mile round trip. I usually don't utilize this particular store but I figured it was a good way to get some early exercise and I was buying light items lol.

Raw love to all.

[RawMegan]

Hi Everyone,

I've been playing around with raw for over 3 years now. I never would've believed that cooked food would have such a hold on me but it has. Every time I try 100% raw I only make it a few days and then I'm back on junkie food diet.

I've gained weight, probably due to stress of not accomplishing my goals. But I've finally had enough. I'm at the worst physically I've ever been and I'm determined to reverse that before my 40th birthday next July.

So I'd like to join in this 30 day challenge. Hopefully 29 days from now I'll feel so much better that the next 30 days will be easier.

My goals:
100% raw
20 mins deep breathing daily (once the first few days of detox are over)
spend more time with son - playing and away from the TV

In Joy, Megan

Oh and I was all raw yesterday - so the 2nd was Day 1 for me.

[Lay-Lay]

I would like to join in! I have a goal of 159 pounds!

100% RAW!

Happy!

More energy!

Baby! :p

[rawbeliever]

Wow, Corinne. What a moving story. I'm glad you found raw, too. This board wouldn't be as bright without you.

[being]

I'm 3 days late but I still want to partake in a Rawking October!

I was super sick last night/this morning, vomiting like I haven't in years :(

So thus far today I've sipped room temperature water and made 2 bowls of a peach mousse with fresh pineapple and slightly frozen peaches. Seems ok.

I was doing the September Raw Challenge -- although I didn't make it 100% the entire month there were some excellent stretches in there, and cooked food was more a condiment than anything.

Thanksgiving weekend (Canadian) is this weekend and I'm travelling out east for 6 days -- I'm stocking up tomorrow so I can make some raw snack packs, and then I'll just hope for lots of fruit in the markets or something.

I'm going to Ottawa, and I have looked at the Ottawa Veg Guide but it is more geared to cooked vegetarian with some vegan... so wish me luck! If I can stay raw on a Thanksgiving holiday, I can easily be raw at home :p

Hope everyone is having a _________ Tuesday(!) You never know... :rolleyes:

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I would like to join in! I have a goal of 159 pounds!

100% RAW!

Happy!

More energy!

Baby! :p

Welcome. It looks like you are well on the way to your goal and will surely make it!

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I am on track today. I made a nice salad with greens, sprouts, tomato, avocado, cucumber, and cashews tonight. I had some raw chocolate pudding for desert.

I kicked butt at a spinning class. I have my goal in mind...all I want is to lose a 1/2 pound this week. I need the forward motion. I am working for it.

[Pixie]

It's so inspiring just to read what others have written here and know that I'm not alone in this quest of mine for health! Day three is drawing to a close here and I am so tired, but so determined and motivated to continue healing myself. It hasn't been nearly as hard this time to start raw, since I've committed to 100%.

Coriander - wow, you've really been through a lot. I'm so glad you've finally found what will heal you. I wish you the very best. I've found that it's best to avoid allopathic doctors whenever possible (I haven't been to one in over five years). I know I should probably go in for a check-up, but I've lost all confidence in them. I've had a couple of really good doctors, but for the most part, they just don't seem to care about finding out what is really wrong and what will really heal their patients. Oh, and thanks for the tip on chili, I tried it today for lunch and really enjoyed it.

Blessings and continued success to all!

[Coriander74]

Thank you everyone for your sweet comments on my really super long rant lol. I think it's important to let new rawbies fully comprehend what going Raw can do for someone in the long run. Clearer skin and calmer moods are great however what I've read Raw can do for people with lifelong illness, or depression, anything the wonderful people on this board have fought through, it's absolutely inspiring.

Today:

*banana
*3 sausage "patties"... actually they're sausage lumps LOL Raw of course!
*RP Brownie with extra walnuts sprinkled on top
*small bowl of chili (I'm so glad you like it Pixie!)
*4 bottles of water
*apple

I also walked to the store today for more basil ... it was 2 miles round trip. Tonight I'm staying home from the gym so I can focus on banging out more dreamcatchers to get ready for the holidays!

Raw peace and love.

[misslinda]

Coriander74........Im totally speechless and moved by your experience and healing....

alot of what you have been thru, is almost like a mirror reflection for me. it is meaningful to read that others are going thru it also. I admire and cherish your healing and your on going healing :)

-------------------------------------------------


slept all day---got bronchitis of some sort.

Fluids and rest.

[PATH301]

Coriander74,
Ditto with misslinda, your story is very encouraging. My you continued to be blessed with your journey to wellness. :)

I had an off and on annoyance/ head ache.

Intake :
4 organic apples and organic cinnamon and grape seed oil and organic maca all mixed in together.
12 oz of s.w.
sweet potato chips
8 oz of s.w.
salad - romain lettce and zuchinni and carrots and cucumber and sweet corn and mushrooms and basil and oregano and olive oil vinegar pepper.
dinner - red grapes and 3 bananas and almond for protein before my work out.
after workout - grapes and protein - almond and 12 oz of s.w.

[mandarin honey]

Wow Coriander...all the best to you.

Today I didn't eat until after 2pm again. :rolleyes: I didn't sleep well last night so I was dragging all day...not wanting to do anything or eat anything. All I wanted was sleep LOL. Tomorrow should be better. :D

[lavendarJ]

Glad to see and feel all the positive energy on this site. I wish I could stay and chat longer (at work). There are so many new changes going on a work, I can hardly think straight - busy busy busy. I had some raisins this morning. My Spirooli arrived (I forgot to mention that) I made some zucchini noodles and tonight I am going to create a chilli/garlic/pepper/olive oil sauce to go on them since I didn't have time to do it for lunch today. My eating is pretty basic today. I am eating some romaine lettuce with avocado and carrots for lunch. Did I tell you guys that I purchased a cheaper version of the dehydrator because I wasn't sure about it (if I'd actually use it). Well, I sliced some potatoes and seasoned them with pepper and othe spices and tried dehydrating them for a few hours. So anyway, I brought along these leathery looking strips because I hate wasting food but I don't know about them. I'm kinda getting bored with eating the same things and I think I am going to start juicing tonight as a way to help supplement because my appetite is not so strong and right now, I don't have many cravings. I need to eat more and I am still working on a healthy balance.

Happy Day Everyone!

[PATH301]

DAY 4 OF THE OCTOBER CHALLENGE!!!!

I just went and bought some supplies last night:
black grapes
red grapes
black plums
yellow onoins
green skinned avacados
cucumbers
brocolli
oranges
zuchinni
romain lettuce
sweet corn
mustard green leaves
star fruit
bananas

this morning I had my 3 bananas + 2 oranges + grape seed oil +organic maca powder + organic cinnamon.

EVERYBODY HAVE A GREAT DAY! :D

[misslinda]

Hmmmm didn't get much sleep last night !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:
Path, did ya finally sleep at like 4 in the morning? :p


Morning and Greetings Everyone.....



Breath Easy Tea this morning.

Later will have papaya juice

Then yellow dock tea

[PATH301]

Hey misslinda,
Yo I fell asleep around 4:15 am
and woke up about 8:40am, totally rested and fired up - must be coz I'm RAW :D

Now you mentioned here that your going to be drinking papaya juice. This juice has alot of pulp in it, is this an indication that your coming back to juices?

[misslinda]

Hey misslinda,
Yo I fell asleep around 4:15 am
and woke up about 8:40am, totally rested and fired up - must be coz I'm RAW :D

Now you mentioned here that your going to be drinking papaya juice. This juice has alot of pulp in it, is this an indication that your coming back to juices?

SH*T I didn't think about that!!!!!!!!!!! thank you for the heads up Path.......I have 4 papayas -costed me $20........I wonder if they will let me exchange them for other fruits? :confused:

Warm water with yellow dock

[being]

today so far;

red grapes
goji berries
water
water
water
red grapes
peach

half a pineapple, blended with a peach
corn, avocado, lime, fennel salad with raw marinara

Sad but true - no exercise today, unless you count getting up off my butt to eat :p

still feeling the after-effects of the illness but nausea is gone :D

have a wonderawful wednesday everyone!

[Que]

Hi All

I'm in for October, hope it's not too late but I've been raw since Saturday afternoon and I just want to join in on the fun and could definitely use the encouragement. Overall, I just have one goal and that is to eat 100% raw. I'm preggie, got 10 weeks left till the baby comes so I'm not looking to lose weight since I actually haven't gained all that much to begin with (147.25 at 30 weeks). My doctor says I'm all baby! Anyway, I'm trying to stay active, practice prenatal yoga when I have the chance and walk for exercise. Actually, I will add another goal and that is to claim authenticity. I fell off the raw wagon when the nausea and morning sickness kicked in, mainly out of inexperience but I think I've discovered that maybe it was partly a social thing. In any case, being authentic makes it okay for me to be raw and that's what I am here for. As for food today, I've had an apple, a larabar and a big glass of orange/carrot juice. I'm off to class shortly and I've got some dehydrated bars and carrot sticks and I think I'll whip up a quick salad too. Anyway, I will be back soon. Good luck everyone, hope your day is going well.

Que

[misslinda]

Celery juice

1.5 mile walk

:)

[PATH301]

For lunch - liquid salad
3 cups of red grapes
1 cup of almonds
more grapes.
12 oz of s.w. and lemons - tonight

[Morn]

All right guys and gals, I didn't see a thread started for the October Challenge so I'm putting it up here.

Who's in??? Who wants to keep on rawkin' and keep on getting healthier??!!
I AM IN and commited for October. I just read your testimony of what you have been through. Wow you are extrodinary and I am so proud of you. My cousin just committed suicide and he was on many medications and extremely overweight and depressed. Do you think one of the medications he was taking messed up his head enough for him to want to do this?

[being]

Path - Forgive my ignorance but what is "s.w." ??? :confused:
I rack my brain as I sit here, thinking ---- what? sweet water? ssuuuhh suh sooo swoo... wuh?? :confused: :rolleyes: Sheesh!

Coriander - Everyone was writing to you, and I was clueless so I went back and read over the previous page of posts, I somehow missed yours! Wow. You've been through so much, and look at you now! :D Rawsome :D

I too attribute getting off handfuls of pills each day to raw foods.
My doctors don't agree that food can have such an effect... silly people :p

[misslinda]

Path - Forgive my ignorance but what is "s.w." ??? :confused:
p


I know that used to drive me nutz!!! Being, it stands for Spring Water ;)

[sweet pepper]

I have a new frame of mind and I want to give this another try for the month of October. Do we just come back here daily and give our progress report? My goal is to lose at least 150 pounds (a whole other person)

Swt Pepper

[Coriander74]

I tell you what, I have had an enormous appetite today. I don't know if it's the extra exercise (at least 30 minutes for the last 4 days) or oncoming PMS or the little extra stress?

*bowl of chili
*2 RP brownies (small ones)
*bowl of chili
*1/2 cantaloupe
*bowl of chili (the last of it!)
*another RP brownie (I'm guessing PMS now lol)
*5 bottles of water

*30 minutes on the stationary bike here at home

I'm considering doing a blended melon fast tomorrow. All this means is that I blend chunks of melon into a liquified mess. I haven't been eating badly but I need to get purer forms of produce into me or else I'm going to turn into a bloated cranky individual these next week or so.

To everyone who has commented to me ... You guys are my inspirations, you are the people who radiate light and strength, who surround my days with promise and determination. I love being a part of this Challenge with all of you and I cherish this board for the people that are on it. Thank you so much for the little things you do and say that help my day, everyone's day, seem so much brighter.

[Coriander74]

I AM IN and commited for October. I just read your testimony of what you have been through. Wow you are extrodinary and I am so proud of you. My cousin just committed suicide and he was on many medications and extremely overweight and depressed. Do you think one of the medications he was taking messed up his head enough for him to want to do this?

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your cousin. It's so hard to lose someone this way, so many questions left unanswered, so many thoughts and feelings to deal with. I lost a very good friend last year and there really isn't anything anyone can say to make it better, only be there to comfort when needed. Lots of hugs and strength to you and your family.

There are all of these articles out about medications and how they can increase the risk of suicide. I don't know if I buy into them. Medications can affect the mind in many ways, some of them negatively. There is just no way to know. Personally I've tried a couple of medications that backfired on me, made me more depressed, or just made me flat.

Being overweight and depressed can be so difficult. I once weighed over 200 pounds myself, and was in a messy marriage and hugely depressed. The only thing that saved me was thinking of what my parents would have to go through if they found out I had taken my own life. I wish everyone had someone they could look up to like that, to help them save themselves or to get extra help if they needed it.

I wish you light and love, and hope that you are able to heal.

[Rawzula]

I'm in.

I am doing the 30-Day Challenge

I will not eat anything at work unless it's raw.

I am committing myself to be 100% raw. No slipups.

Start exercising again. I stopped, but now I'm getting back on track.

Ignore all the SAD foods my roommate cooks:eek: He's a hardcore omni:eek:

[misslinda]

Good Morning Raw World !!!


celery,1/4 fuji all juiced and dilluted with penta water :)

[being]

Having a Terrawific Thursday Everyone!? ;)

Water upon arising
black coffee (bad, being bad! :( )

goji berries
small red hudson apple

fennel and kandil sinap apple juice ** THIS IS DIVINE! **

(can you tell i just went to a huge apple festival?! heritage and organic varieties galore! literally 200+ types of apples!) :eek:


30 minute walk in the sunshine .. ahhh...:)

1 oz wheatgrass with 12 oz fresh apple juice

24 oz. smoothie:
acai, froz raspberries and half a mango, beepollen and spirulina

[lavendarJ]

Sneaking in a for a quick hello. Still "rawking" it and enjoying this journey. I feel as though I may soon be led to do some fasting. I'll have to wait and see what transpires. I beginning to have an urge for a deeper connection and so we'll see about all of that- I had those zucchini noodles with that sauce I mentioned I was going to whip up last night. I just had them for lunch. Earlier this morning I had pineapple for breakfast; I had some blueberries in the middle part of the morning. I just had the "noodles" with the sauce. Very yummy but I think I better buy some parsley before my 3:00 appointment. The garlic is powerful - yummy and powerful. This evening, I am going to do a simple large romaine salad with that left over chilli-garlic-pepper sauce I mae and that will be eat.

I am definitely going to chat more tonight. (at work)

Happy raw living!

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I am having a nice 100% raw day and I will be going to spinning class tonight and following it with a nice raw dinner.

I had some delicious food today - a sprouted cashew shake, some watermelon juice, some dried nori, some ginger pumpkin seeds, and some coconut water.

I do need to get in some more plan H2O though. I think I will do that now.

Hang in there everybody. It is worth it!

[Coriander74]

Hello Challengers :) I hope your day is going well!

I started my period this morning (grump groan whine)... have been on the couch all day watching baseball or cooking shows. I still love those shows even when I don't eat any of it!

I have decided to do a melon fast today. Eating or blending various melons. It will help me with the normal period irregularity and the bloating, plus flush out all the extra salts and fats I've had the past day or two.

I don't know if it's the cold that's going around or detox but I have the sniffles and am feeling rather lethargic and yucky. So I'm going to just push through it and rest when I need to.

Rawk On y'all!

[misslinda]

Penta water

Breath easy tea

water

water

3 drops lemon in mouth and washed down with water

2.8 mile power walk

listened to Dr wAyne Dyer--The awakened life

[rawgirlie]

I'm still here. Was having a very rough emotional couple of days. Family stuff :(

I fasted one day on my birthday. It felt good. I detoxed alot. Back to raw eating again and hoping to last all month.

Corainder thank you for your honesty and sharing your story.

I love all the cooking shows too....especially Iron Chef.

[Que]

Hi All

Just checking in. I've been raw all day but I'm also quite tired and lethargic. Just trying to take it easy and listen to my body. I did some prenatal yoga this morning and a nice hot bath and that pretty much just did me in. Sitting and relaxing was way more appealing than the load of dishes in the sink! Anyway, I got a chance to do some more reading on the website and I read your story Coriander and I'm so impressed. You should be a part of Alissa's reality television show! It's the dramatic changes that occurred to you that could change other people's lives as well. It's also so comforting to hear about the amazing things that can happen raw. Congratulations on the new life that you have.

Que

[PositiveEnergy4U]

It sounds like everyone is really working on this thing!

I too am going through a very challenging time. My wonderful sister who I love very much is going through serious cancer. She is having a CATSCAN and MRI this week to check for spreading to other parts of her body.

I am sort of a wreck. I am a rawfooder now so this board is helping during this time.

I was 100% raw today but I did engage in some gluttony and overeat tonight.

I really, really want to hit my one week goal of losing a half pound!

I kicked some serious butt at spinning tonight...over 500 calories burned baby! :eek:

[Coriander74]

Just a quick check-in before I go to bed...

ate a cantaloupe

had one small watermelon... blended up into smoothie

had 1/2 honey dew blended up into smoothie

have had a couple bottles of water and a mug of green tea because I was freezing earlier.

See you all tomorrow, sleep well!

[Morn]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your cousin. It's so hard to lose someone this way, so many questions left unanswered, so many thoughts and feelings to deal with. I lost a very good friend last year and there really isn't anything anyone can say to make it better, only be there to comfort when needed. Lots of hugs and strength to you and your family.

There are all of these articles out about medications and how they can increase the risk of suicide. I don't know if I buy into them. Medications can affect the mind in many ways, some of them negatively. There is just no way to know. Personally I've tried a couple of medications that backfired on me, made me more depressed, or just made me flat.

Being overweight and depressed can be so difficult. I once weighed over 200 pounds myself, and was in a messy marriage and hugely depressed. The only thing that saved me was thinking of what my parents would have to go through if they found out I had taken my own life. I wish everyone had someone they could look up to like that, to help them save themselves or to get extra help if they needed it.

I wish you light and love, and hope that you are able to heal.
Thank you for such a nice note back and your kind words. I believe God will make something good out of a very bad situation and I have already seen some of this happen.

On a different note - Wow in your picture you look really thin, I can't believe you still have weight to lose. I too am over 200 pounds right now and I am your height. I wish I could be where you are. I can't believe you were ever over 200 pounds. You should be proud of how far you have come!! You truly are an asset to this site. I will be praying for you tonight that God will continue to keep you on the right path and you will meet all of your goals. You are an inspiration and an encouragement to so many!!

[PATH301]

Hey everbody :D

I just came back home from doing a leg workout and sitting in the sauna.
I'm tired. it's been a long day.
B- eat 3 bananas and some oranges and some maca and some cinnamon and some grape seed oil.
8 oz of spring water = s.w.
s - 1 banana
L- liquid salad
S- 2 cups of grape black ones
D - I made Alissa' mashed potato's on page 289, but i substituted the cashews for raw peanuts and the sage for oregano and the 2 cups of mushrooms for 4 mushroom,(that's all I had)
And 12 oz of s.w.
S - 1 cup of grapes
then I worked out
After I worked out I eat another one of the mashed potato in a bag.
and 2 banana and some 8 oz of s.w.

Morn,
I'm sorry for your loss :o
At one time I got as big as 375lbs!
With the help of my best friend and his wieght loss program I too have lost over 200lbs. When your severly overwieght, the mental and emotional struggle that you put yourself through is tough enough - and so many people feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, that no matter what I try I still have the cage around me, ( my fat ), and a lot of people just tell them selves/ just accept it, that they will never get their freedom. Many are depressed. Unable to really enjoy themselves, and themselves interacting with others and life in general because they can't do things with out being embarressed or feeling inadequet,(sp?). I can go on and on here, but I won't.
Plus any meds that your cousin was taking proably didn't help.
I so sorry, I' ll pray for you :)

misslinda,
I biked 10 miles today :D

[lavendarJ]

Happy Friday!


I didn't get a chance to check in again last night. I haven't even made time for my journal this week - oh well. Everything has been rather hectic at work this week. I'm still working on balancing this job with the volunteer jobs and spending time with family and checking on others. I am still adjusting. I went from having a very flexible schedule to not having any breathing room - practically choking. But after this month, I will not be working 7 days a week any longer. I hope to be able to pin my brother down this weekend and get post some pictures on here. This has been an incredible journey so far. It's kind of hard to believe that I started January out at 242. I'm still eating 100% raw; I find myself beginning to get a little bored and so while I'm off this weekend I am going to get really creative and think about some new ways of enjoying my vegetables. Right now, I grocery shop about every couple of days or so. That seems to be the most convenient because otherwise, I'd be worried about certain veggies sitting out, fruit flies and everything else.

Last night I made a spagetti type of sauce (5 roma tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic cloves, 2 habanero peppers, 1/4 of an onion, dash of olive oil, some basil, oregano, and parsley blended together). I still have some of those zucchini noodles left over from the other day. I'm having this for lunch. I had some pineapple for breakfast. At about 10, I'll have some blueberries and rasberries. I also packed some kiwi fruit but I don't know how it will combine. I brought along some walnuts for alter this evening if I get hungry; I will have those around 4. Now, I literally have to buy my nuts in small portions (probably would equate to a large handful) because I just go crazy with the brazils. Now, I am on this walnut kick and so I bought a very small portion - I think they were under $2.00 when weighed. Well, it's time to phone in for work and begin the work day. I'll check in later. Everyone is really RAWKING (I know, a little on the corny side but hey it's Friday and I'm off this weekend).

Fantastic Friday!

[Morn]

Hi Everyone-

So Glad It Is Friday. I Have A Few Minutes To Post So I Will Share. The Last 3 Weeks Have Been A Crash Course In Raw Food Eating. I Have Learned About New Fruits And Vegtables, Grains, Seeds, Etc. (and Where To Go To Shop For Them), Opening Up A Coconut (wow Was That Hard!), Sprouting (yes I Even Made Alfalfa Sprouts For The First Time Successfully And Feel Like Now I Have A Green Thumb), And Making New Recipes. I Am Reading A Lot On This Site And In Alyssas Book, And Watching Her Dvds. A Month Ago I Knew Nothing About Raw Food At All Nor Did I Eat Very Much Of It. Overall This Has Been An An Incredible Eyeopening Experience.

I Also Made My First Flax Seed Crackers But They Tasted Awful. I Guess I Don't Like Flax Seeds, But I Tried. That Was Hugely Disappointing After Waiting For Them For 2 Days. I Guess I Will Have To Make Another Bread Alternative Out Of Something Else. But Today I Made A Shake Out Of The Frozen Coconut Milk And Meat That I Blended Together With Cocoa The Other Day And Then Today I Added 2 Bananas. It Was The Best Milkshake Ever And I Had No Guilt.

The Hugest Improvement I See So Far Is Me Going #2 Daily And Sometimes Multiple Times In A Day. Before It Could Take Me A Whole Week To Go And Most Of The Time I Had To Drink Espresso To Help Me Go. This Is Huge Because I Have Been This Way All Of My Life. No Wonder I Am Overweight, I Have So Many Toxins Stored Up For So Long. And Secondly I Have More Energy And Don't Have To Sleep As Much.

So Overall, This Way Of Eating Is Not Easy And Takes Lots Of Planning, Etc. But I Feel Good About Taking some Ground back In My Life And Getting Back Some Self Control.

I Have Lost 10 Pounds So Far And Maybe More (I Won't Know Until Monday Morning Cause I Had To Stop Weighing Myself As It Was A Hinderance To Me). One More Week And I Will Have Completed My 30 Days- Yeah! I Have Also Committed To October's Challenge.

[Morn]

Hey everbody :D

I just came back home from doing a leg workout and sitting in the sauna.
I'm tired. it's been a long day.
B- eat 3 bananas and some oranges and some maca and some cinnamon and some grape seed oil.
8 oz of spring water = s.w.
s - 1 banana
L- liquid salad
S- 2 cups of grape black ones
D - I made Alissa' mashed potato's on page 289, but i substituted the cashews for raw peanuts and the sage for oregano and the 2 cups of mushrooms for 4 mushroom,(that's all I had)
And 12 oz of s.w.
S - 1 cup of grapes
then I worked out
After I worked out I eat another one of the mashed potato in a bag.
and 2 banana and some 8 oz of s.w.

Morn,
I'm sorry for your loss :o
At one time I got as big as 375lbs!
With the help of my best friend and his wieght loss program I too have lost over 200lbs. When your severly overwieght, the mental and emotional struggle that you put yourself through is tough enough - and so many people feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, that no matter what I try I still have the cage around me, ( my fat ), and a lot of people just tell them selves/ just accept it, that they will never get their freedom. Many are depressed. Unable to really enjoy themselves, and themselves interacting with others and life in general because they can't do things with out being embarressed or feeling inadequet,(sp?). I can go on and on here, but I won't.
Plus any meds that your cousin was taking proably didn't help.
I so sorry, I' ll pray for you :)

misslinda,
I biked 10 miles today :D
HEY THANKS FOR YOUR NOTE AND PRAYERS, I DO UNDERSTAND HOW OVERWHELMING IT CAN BE AND FEELING LIKE A PRISONER TO FOOD AND OVEREATING, AS I AM WELL OVER MY WEIGHT RANGE. I WASN'T OVER 400 POUNDS LIKE MY COUSIN WAS BUT I TOO HAVE STRUGGLED MANY YEARS WITH FOOD ADDICTIONS AND FEEL LIKE GOD LED ME TO THIS WEBSITE AND WAY OF EATING CAUSE I WAS SO WORN OUT AND TIRED OF BEING CAPTIVE.

WOW I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE COME SO FAR. YOU MUST BE AT OR CLOSE TO YOUR GOAL WEIGHT NOW AND FEEL LIKE A DIFFERENT PERSON. IT TOOK A LOT PERSERVERANCE AND PERSISTANCE TO GET WHERE YOU ARE TODAY. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION. PLEASE PRAY I WILL CONTINUE TO PERSERVERE AS YOU HAVE SINCE I KNOW THIS WILL BE A LONG JOURNEY FOR ME AS WELL SINCE I DON'T LOSE WEIGHT VERY FAST AND I HAVE A LOT TO LOSE. BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS I HAVEN'T GIVEN UP YET AND GOD HASN'T GIVEN UP ON ME EITHER. THANK GOD!

[Kerilyn]

It is Day 6 of the October Challenge and it looks like everyone is doing GREAT!! I haven't made any posts in here since I joined..but I wanted you all to know that I'm still kickin'! :D I've been 100% for the entire month so far and I am looking forward to having my "30 days" under my belt!! (October 25th)

I have taken some "before" pics a few days back but right now I'm way to embarrassed to post them!!! hehe

anyway...keep it up guys we're all doing such a great thing for our lives!! Keep inspiring as many people around you and see if we can all make a difference in this country one step at a time! I’ve noticed that when I carry my Green Smoothie jug around with my I get a LOT of weird looks and questions- a perfect opportunity to tell them what I’m doing and why. People always seem very interested and inspired. Who knows who is going to listen and who’s not- but just think back, how did you get started? A little comment on TV, or over hearing a conversation?? ..the littlest things in life make the biggest impact- so speak loud and be proud of what we are doing!! : ) Good luck everyone! We already have a week down!

[rawbeliever]

Wow, Path, I had no idea what you've accomplished and been through. You look like someone who was born thin, and couldn't get fat if he tried. It just goes to show, you can never guess by looking who someone is, or what they've been through, or what they've accomplished. I swear, every day I come across someone's story that just blows me away: I find something about them I'd never suspected.

Ack, everybody, I've been okay with the raw thing, except I started drinking coffee again! Ack! Ack! Somebody tell me to stop. I don't know what made me do it. I don't even like it anymore. I hate the way it makes me feel.

Hey, has everybody seen Binka's new pictures? he looks fantastic! What a huge change in 6 weeks.

you guys are all doing great, stay raw,
Robbie

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I am at work at the end of a long day and I still have a ways to go. I'm getting sort of grouchy!

I am upset about my weight today. I feel heavy and my attitude isn't great.

I need to go home and get some water and enzymes in me and I know I will feel better.

Peace out!

[Angeline]

I haven't posted here in a few days. I've been in bed with severe migraine the last couple of days. Today the pain is gone and I'm out and about doing my thing again.

Today I made it to Bikram yoga for 90 min. I did 1 session of kundalini yoga, and 30 min DDR. I think my kids will challenge me to some more DDR tonight. I'm still fasting for another two weeks. I had 1 carrot ginger juice and cell infused water most of the day.

Anyone else living in the Pacific Northwest that is glad the clouds and the rain are back? Feels like home again here! I love the rain and the shades of blue and gray clouds.

Peace to all of you.

[Coriander74]

On a different note - Wow in your picture you look really thin, I can't believe you still have weight to lose. I too am over 200 pounds right now and I am your height. I wish I could be where you are. I can't believe you were ever over 200 pounds. You should be proud of how far you have come!! You truly are an asset to this site. I will be praying for you tonight that God will continue to keep you on the right path and you will meet all of your goals. You are an inspiration and an encouragement to so many!!

I'm assuming you're talking about my journal photo? In the photo where I'm wearing a white jacket with black stripes I was probably about 170 pounds. I started Raw at 166.7 pounds. But yes, I've been over 200. For years I was dieting or starving myself or using that horrid SlimFast ick, but Raw has been a saving grace. I haven't dropped weight FAST or anything but I am healthy now. In the photo in my avatar there I think I was 149.

Keep Raw-ing, keep exercising, and keep coming to this board :) These people here are ... there are no words for the love and support I feel logging in here. You can do it :)

I got some great news back today! Back in January, I had a triglyceride level of 171. REALLY high. My triglyceride levels today? :D 95 :D My psychiatrist was almost dancing lol.

Also, I've now lost 20.3 pounds. :cool: I braved the scale this morning. Thank you to everyone on this challenge who has helped me through the cravings and the rough moments. We can do this!!!!

Today so far, I've had an apple and a banana. I was running around all day to appointments. I've had a few bottles of water as well. Time for some dinner!

[lavendarJ]

Hi Everyone!

This is some great journey. Despite the fact that my digestion is still slower than I had expected I can't believe that I started 100% raw on August 1st at 213 pounds and that right now I am at 174 on October 6th. Sometimes, I think about it and it is overwhelming. Some of the people that have seen me are convinced that I am taking some diet pill that I don't want anyone else to know about. I say "no way, I just embraced a new way of eating; I eat fruits and veggies and nuts. I eat things in the most natural state possible. I eat to live now". They just look at me like why won't she just say what the name of the pill is. Oh well, all in good time, we all have our own unique revelations all in good time.

I hope I haven't gained any weight but oh well if I did. I ate a lot today. I ate some more of that zucchini spaghetti and I took out my cashews. I ate all of this after 8. I am going to return to a more rigid eating pattern. I feel good; I don't yet feel content, but I fell well. I am going to try to make myself some "fajitas" tomorrow. Which just means I am going to marinate some peppers, onions, avocado, tomatoes and lettuce in some olive oil and spices and then put it in a wrap and call it a day. I may try to do something with walnuts. I am going to be honest guys - so far I am not motivated to do much with that dehydrator I bought. I am glad I opted for the cheaper model and didn't buy an excalibur. I have looked through Alissa's cookbook several times but so far I just don't want to deal with the dehydrator. I don't know why????? Oh well, at least it is there when I need it. Now if I ever find a good "tortilla" chip recipe, then that will be another story.

I haven't worked out everyday this week. Well, I have done cardio (just brisk walking every morning) but I haven't done anything else like my strength training. I just am all at once discontented with my journey and with my exercise. I am in the middle of transitioning. I don't know... I know that I do need to be very careful. I think that in this state, the cravings could easily come out of the woodworks with a vengance..

[sungoddess]

I just want to say... that crimini mushrooms with a bit of salt are like... potato chips to me! They are so delish! the texture is so fun. I love them way more than full grown portabellos. This made my October 6th a very lovely day!

[Morn]

Ok it is almost time to go to bed and I am tired and have to work tomorrow. But it just occurred to me that I am going to change my life. I feel strong. I can do this with God's help and grace. I looked through Alissa's cookbook and can't wait to try so many receipes in there. I wish I had more time to experiment. I now feel that a person can really live this way. I can hardly believe it. I am really excited and once I get time under my belt maybe I can convince my husband to join me. I just need more time to get acquainted with recipes and so on. I was hungry and every time I get this way I get worried about what am I going to eat and eating too much. I guess when I started this I thought I was going to have to eat salad every day and now I know this can be so much more lively - its like an adventure. I made Alissa's stuffed portabella mushroom caps and they were decent. Whats strange is I hate every ingredient in them except for tomatoes so that is a huge compliment. I hate onions, avacodo, and mushrooms but when you are hungry you will try anything. Well I ate like crap for 37 years so I am trying to expand my horizons and try the things I didn't like. I can'T wait to make it for Blair my husband. I actually think he will like it and it looked so pretty and gourmet! If I can do it you all can to. Because I truely came from a very sad "SAD" and ate very few fruits or vegtables!!!!

[Morn]

I got some great news back today! Back in January, I had a triglyceride level of 171. REALLY high. My triglyceride levels today? :D 95 :D My psychiatrist was almost dancing lol.

Also, I've now lost 20.3 pounds. :cool: I braved the scale this morning. Thank you to everyone on this challenge who has helped me through the cravings and the rough moments. We can do this!!!!


Wow Congratulations!!!! This is awesome news!

[Morn]

I just am all at once discontented with my journey and with my exercise. I am in the middle of transitioning. I don't know... I know that I do need to be very careful. I think that in this state, the cravings could easily come out of the woodworks with a vengance..

Maybe you just need a break from what you are doing as exercise. Maybe you should try to do biking, or dancing, or swimming, or rollerblading. Try to do something you think is fun and maybe it won't seem like such a drugery. Keep your head up and hang in there. We all have bad days and feel discontented from time to time, but know this too shall pass and your new found health is worth it and You can do this!!!!

[PositiveEnergy4U]

Good morning all. Here's my check-in. I was really depressed yesterday over my sister's cancer and my weight gain. I am literally squeezing into and bulging out of my clothes. I came home from work really depressed and ate a huge amount of strawberry shortcake - all raw organic of course. This is really imbalanced behavior for me - no dinner and sweets. I always get candida doing this and start packing on pounds.

Today is a new day. I got up and did an 8:30 am spinning class and went and did my food shopping at whole foods - all raw and organic foods with no sweets. I am having issues with gluttony and sweets. I used to be a hardcore refined sugar addict, but I have not had any refined sugar sweets in over a year. This is a big victory, but leave it to me to find a way to act out with raw food!

I told my boyfriend I was depressed and he said the weight gain, bulging out of clothes, looking uncomfortable is visible...of course the truth hurts. He is very loving and a great partner, but he doesn't BS me.

OK, so today is a new day and I am bringing myself back into balance. I bought some delicious salad ingredients, flax crackers, and olives...good stuff.

I think this month's challenge for me since I was already heavily raw is about finding peace and balance.

One more thing...when I get very stressed, I sometimes take Rescue Remedy. Everytime, I start taking it, I gain weight.

I hope everyone has a good day. If things aren't going perfectly, like for me, we can all make adjustments where needed and move forward!

[lavendarJ]

Thanks Morn for the kind words. I think you hit the nail on the head as far as the exercise goes. I been thinking about trying to a place that offers Salsa lessons. I used to do Salsa with my best friend years ago before he moved to California. We used to go to the Salsa club every Thursday and do Salsa and Merengue. I would love to find a really intense 60 minute long Salsa class. I went to one at a gym before but it was so low intensity I could have more fun and more excitement just trying to jog on the treadmill. I'm going to find something else to do.

Everyone (mainly immediate family) is wondering how long my "diet" is going to last. I keep trying to explain to them that it is not about dieting; it is about a lifestyle change. I even had people at work hinting around that I eat strange. STRANGE.... now that's funny when people think that eating fruits and veggies and nuts is strange. Strange compared to frozen dinners, fast food, chips, pretzels, candy, doughnuts, and gallons of soda that I see them eating every day in the faculty lounge. We human beings are an interesting bunch.

[Coriander74]

Positive, Lavendar, and to the rest of us...

A lot of you are going through some really rough times, and a lot of it I can relate to (squeezing into clothes, discontent with the current way of exercising, eating, etc).

Keep your head up high, remember that you are loved and cared for. This is a huge journey, giant steps to take every morning when we get out of bed. There are choices to make and things to think about every single day when it comes to our health and what we decide to do with our bodies. All of us are working hard to maintain and/or improve our health.

THIS IS HARD!!! It's hard work! But every single one of you are here every day, talking about it, speaking your minds and telling everyone your stresses and your troubles. We're doing the best we can at any particular moment. We can do this, ladies and gents, we can beat down the cravings, or satisfy them with something Raw. We can wake up each morning and know that we can find support in our lives, whether it be here or in our surroundings off-line. We can do some form of exercise, whether it be spinning classes (hats off to you for that!!!) or walking to the store, or cleaning the house.

Make today the first day of the rest of your life. It's a super old cliche' but it works. The past is in the past. Yes it shapes who we are, but this is the NOW and this is what we move forward from. :)

Lots of raw love, light and peace to you all.

[Morn]

Thanks Morn for the kind words. I think you hit the nail on the head as far as the exercise goes. I been thinking about trying to a place that offers Salsa lessons. I used to do Salsa with my best friend years ago before he moved to California. We used to go to the Salsa club every Thursday and do Salsa and Merengue. I would love to find a really intense 60 minute long Salsa class. I went to one at a gym before but it was so low intensity I could have more fun and more excitement just trying to jog on the treadmill. I'm going to find something else to do.

Everyone (mainly immediate family) is wondering how long my "diet" is going to last. I keep trying to explain to them that it is not about dieting; it is about a lifestyle change. I even had people at work hinting around that I eat strange. STRANGE.... now that's funny when people think that eating fruits and veggies and nuts is strange. Strange compared to frozen dinners, fast food, chips, pretzels, candy, doughnuts, and gallons of soda that I see them eating every day in the faculty lounge. We human beings are an interesting bunch.
Yeah I know exactly what you are talking about. The people at work think I am eating disguisting too. A couple of them were gaging over my mashed cauliflower. I am also afraid to tell my mother in law because I know she will have a fit and be negative and I can't handle that right now. I think when you eat good it either inspires others to do so or it makes them feel guilty that they aren't eating as they should (especially if the people are overweight). Keep it up and thanks for your note back. Hopefully you can find some dance lessons to take, it sounds too fun!!!

[Morn]

Due to my busy schedule, and low motivation to exercise, it has been over a few months since I was last at the gym. Also it is hard to exercise when you feel so out of shape. The mental aspect of it is also hard to overcome. Once I decide I am going to exercise it is a battle, but once I finish I feel great. Anyway I also went to the Good Food Store and got some more ingrediants I didn't have or know what they were. I wish the store was closer to me. It is an hour+ away from my home but it is worth the drive. I found some little loaves of bread in the freezer section that were sprouted and living bread (cooked at a low temperature. I couldn't believe my eyes. It has been 3 weeks and I haven't had any bread and have been dying for some since in my former days, I was a carbaholic. Anyway when I got home I sliced into it and it seems almost raw inside but it was delish. I put some almond butter on it and savored every morsel. These loaves are expensive and very small so I will keep them for a special snack. Anyway I also ate some pineapple, a small banana and some trail mix of raw nuts, and raisens. I don't even feel that hungry so far today which is surprising after working out.

[Coriander74]

Hello Rawkers!!!

*cantaloupe
*2 raw sausage patties
*couple spoonfuls of raw almond butter

Did 20 minutes on the exercise bike ... feeling super tired today, I was up until 5 in the morning talking to my love on the phone :o I'm so blessed to have him in my life, he's wonderful and supporting and just the best thing ever :)

I'm going now to attempt a beverage of some sort involving things that I keep forgetting about in the fridge LOL

[misslinda]

I was up until 5 in the morning talking to my love on the phone :o I'm so blessed to have him in my life, he's wonderful and supporting and just the best thing ever :)




....I guess we won't ask for details :p

YAyayayayaya y we're all doing October good so far!!!! :)

[Coriander74]

....I guess we won't ask for details :p

YAyayayayaya y we're all doing October good so far!!!! :)


ROFL :eek: what makes you think I would be anything but innocent? *frantically searches for halo* :cool:

He lives in Michigan, I live in California, it's a very long-distance relationship but we've made it 10 months so far and I look forward to at least 10 more :D He's incredibly supportive of my raw lifestyle and is eating much better himself now.

Yes we're all doing October great! One week down y'all!!!

[Morn]

ROFL :eek:
He lives in Michigan, I live in California, it's a very long-distance relationship but we've made it 10 months so far and I look forward to at least 10 more :D He's incredibly supportive of my raw lifestyle and is eating much better himself now.



I am excited!! I am from Michigan. Where does his live (city)? If you ever come for a visit to Michigan to see him, I would love to meet you in person. Perhaps this romance might even bloom into marriage and you moving here????

Well forgive me for maybe jumping too far ahead! But it seems like there are very few raw food people I have met from Michigan. So the idea excited me!!! Also we were thinking about vacationing in San Diego area next Month. How is the weather there and what things are there to do if we decide to go to California?

[PATH301]

Good afternoon everybody :D

Yesterday eat =
same ole sameole for breakfast
s - 2 black plums
lunch - Alissa's mock mashed potato
nothing rest of the day I had a terrible headache :(

today:
same ole breakfast
8 oz of s.w.
no lunch yet.
BBL :D

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I am pretty down in the dumps today - feeling really depressed - like I've had a big set back in my life. I am so uncomfortble in my skin. My boyfriend and I went to the movies last night and getting dressed to go out is a big problem since I've grown out of my clothes.

I have a big uncomfortable belly again. I just feel like giving up. I feel like I can't keep going through this over and over again. I did gain this weight while eating primarily raw organic food - many days 100% so it just isn't the magic pill for me. I was also running and spinning many days.

Even though my attitude sucks I am going to move forward. I have 4.5 mile run planned for tonight and I have nice salad stuff for my dinner.

I'm going to do the most positive actions I can despite my really bad state of mind and miserableness in my body.

[Coriander74]

I am excited!! I am from Michigan. Where does his live (city)? If you ever come for a visit to Michigan to see him, I would love to meet you in person. Perhaps this romance might even bloom into marriage and you moving here????

Well forgive me for maybe jumping too far ahead! But it seems like there are very few raw food people I have met from Michigan. So the idea excited me!!! Also we were thinking about vacationing in San Diego area next Month. How is the weather there and what things are there to do if we decide to go to California?

He lives in Northern Michigan in a really small town. I have so many friends that I've met online that live in Michigan, plus my cousin lives up there so I want to try to visit in the next few months if finances allow it.

LOL It's ok, no worries about jumping ahead, he and I are discussing his moving out here when it's possible... he feels that the sun and the wider range of employment opportunities and healthier attitudes would help him, and I just want to be with him anyways :o

The weather here is finally cooling off but it's still mainly sunny during the days and great weather for running around and seeing things. There are parks, mountain towns (one thing I miss about fall in Julian is their apple pies... omg)... beaches even, the Zoo, Wild Animal Park, so much! I would love to meet you if you come out!

PositiveEnergy... Lots of hugs and warmth coming your way. I understand the sadness and frustration you're going through. Can you give us examples of what you eat in a couple of days? How is the food combining? Are you eating a lot of salt? Are you drinking water? Let's see what we can do to help you :) It's wonderful that you're exercising ... your body will become healthier as you keep doing this.

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I did my 4.5 mile run and had my raw dinner - salad with mixed greens, scallions, avocado, grape tomatoes, and a little bit of cashews and raisins.

I had a few bites of a raw chocolate pudding...not my usual over-indulgent portion.

I watched, "The Secret" and it gave me the push I needed towards thinking more positively.

I have my weigh-in in the morning with my goal to lose a 1/2 pound.

[Coriander74]

Our Padres were beaten by the Cardinals tonight... I still love ya guys, you got this far, now work hard for next season!

*cantaloupe
*couple bowls of chili with ground cashews on top
*one RP brownie
*5 bottles of water

have had a weird headache kind of thing since last night, so no exercise today and I'll be going to bed early.

Raw love and hugs to all.

[Angeline]

Sunday greetings to everyone.

Today was another lovely gray-blue rainy kind of day with soft misty rain. I loved it. The cooler weather makes Bikram yoga feel very cozy especially while fasting and feeling like I can't get warm.

Today I had 2 carrot ginger juices, 48 oz of cell-food infused water.

I did one 90 min session of Bikram yoga, 1 session of kundalini yoga and had a great meditation session.

I hope everyone had a good weekend and find time to love themselves this week.

Peace to you all.

[PATH301]

For lunch I had the last quart size bag of mock mashed potatos
Snack couple of plums and 12 oz of s.w.
dinner nuts and carob chocolate amd a green smoothie. :D

[misslinda]

HELLO RAW FRIENDS IN RAW WORLD


Craving alfalfa juice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so water,green tea in water,lemon juice drops and water

:)

[rawgirlie]

had another frustrating day....family stuff.

thank God for my wonderful fiance....he is so incredible. i can't wait til we are married

i made a wonderful smoothie today and he had one too. he said no greens just fruit.....hehehe....i snuck in a half of a romaine lettuce and he doesn't know.
:p

i'll eventually tell him. but i don't want him to be "psychologically" influenced.

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I exceeded my goal for week 1 on the challenge and lost 2.5 pounds! I had a nice sprouted cashew vanilla shake for breakfast. I am feeling much more positive and determined to stick with it this week and work hard!

[lavendarJ]

Hello everyone!


Marvelous Monday to all. I am at work and will be phoning in soon. I've been extremely busy these past few days. I am determined however, to try to check in a post every day this week. I am still going 100% and and lost few more pounds. I am now down to 172.3 I think. I took time out yesterday to prepare some things ahead of time and so I have a set menu for the next couple of days. Today it is ....

7:30 a plum
9:30 handful of strawberries and 1 kiwi fruit
12:00 FAJITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSS! I ate these Saturday and Sunday and I was in total bliss. (spicy raw tortilla with guacamole and onion, green, yellow,and orange peppers, spicy peppers, and tomatoes that I marinated in olive oil and spices ) I'm eating two of these; small but very filling.
3:30 romaine lettuce with leftover juices from the fajitas for dressing
tiny handful of walnuts

This will be my menu for the next couple of days; the things that may change are the fruits I eat and the nuts (I also have some sunflower seeds and cashews). I can't wait to try the dill wrap idea later in the week.

[Morn]

[QUOTE=Coriander74][COLOR=DarkGreen][B]LOL It's ok, no worries about jumping ahead, he and I are discussing his moving out here when it's possible... he feels that the sun and the wider range of employment opportunities and healthier attitudes would help him, and I just want to be with him anyways :o

Yes Michigan ranks 50 in unemployment so I am sure it would be a better move for him to come to you instead of vice versa. It is a very depressing climate around here with many out of work. My husband had to take a 50% pay cut just to have a job and so now I am working too.

I live in Southeast Michigan (Chesterfield Twp.) about 45 minutes out of Detroit so it is probably worse in the north part of the state. As you know, Michigan is a large state like California.

I would love to meet you if we book a vacation in San Diego. We are tossing around the idea of Arizona, or Florida, or California. I have to figure it out quick cause its next month.

Thanks for your note back!

[Pixie]

Greetings, fellow October challengers! I'm still holding at 100% this month and haven't slipped up once! This time around feels so different, doing this challenge online and keeping a journal. I really feel like I'm going to stick with it this time. I've been feeling really tired, probably detoxing, other than that I haven't felt too many changes, except that I already lost five pounds! It's not my main goal, to lose weight going raw, but I welcome losing a few! It will be nice to wear clothes that have been sitting in my closet for a long time now, that I haven't been able to fit into.

Continued success and blessings to you all!

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I just ate a delicious salad and per my goal this month, kept my portion reasonable.

Unfortunately, tomorrow is a boss's day lunch - for my boss - and it is a BAD restaurant for me. I went on the website and planned what I will have ahead which I do frequently. It makes me feel more positive about the outing. I have my plan and I will stick to it because I want the results.

I am doing this thing while maintaining my job that in order to do well, there are lots and lots of group meals. I have been doing well with it, so I have no worries. :)

[Coriander74]

PositiveEnergy4U... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You're doing great! Keep it up!

I haven't been hungry at ALL today, and I still have this headache. I've managed to do 6 loads of laundry but that's it and I'm taking the rest of the night off. I'm attributing this to detox and am trying to help flush it out by drinking water and then warm tea at night.

I've had an RP brownie and a 1/2 watermelon blended up. That's it. Maybe I'll juice some greens tonight before I go to bed.

I'm not hungry at all but I'm having major cravings, even for meat and dairy stuff. Considering how much the thought of meat disgusts me, I don't know why my body is wanting it so bad.

Rawk on, neighbors :)

[PATH301]

Hey everybody!
B- 3 black plums, 2 frozen sorta banana's some maca powder.
L- 6 cups size salad of basil - peper - sea salt - oregano - olive oil - one zuchini - 1/4 of an onion - vinegar.
8 oz of s.w.
D- sweet potato soup
1 cup of black grapes
12 oz of spring water

I biked for 5 miles, did an upper body work out, lost some water weight in the sauna
Then had a green smoothie for after work out. :D

[misslinda]

:: doin the RAW wave ~:~:~:~:~:


WOW, everyone is doing G-R-E-A-T! I can hardly weight to eat after fasting and indulge in some of these foods you are all munching on........except Path301's liquid salad---pass on that :p

Went for 2 nice walks and looked at some pumpkins but didn't see one that caught my fancy yet!

:)

[Angeline]

Today was one of those perfect fall days to hike in. The sun was out, wind blowing strong, and perfect temperature. I took advantage of it and got out for a long hike in the Gorge. Finished the day with Bikram yoga. Did some Kundalini yoga this morning. Still fasting on raw juices, and had cucumber juice today.

I hope everyone had a great day too and will tomorrow as well.

Goodnight and Peace to you all.

[PATH301]

Ah, come on now grasshopper, you'd love my salads, you can eat them on the go and they are very tasty :D

[misslinda]

Path, don't make me puke before bed..........liquid salad to me is like having the runs ;)


Raw World, please don't try this at home. :p

[PATH301]

ROTFLMAO.......................................... . :D

[misslinda]

* falls over *


:: Curtain Call ::


X TAKE 5 X


;)

[lavendarJ]

Terrific Tuesday Everyone!

My menu did slightly change after all. I decided to do all the fajita eating this evening. Today, this is the deal.
5:00 freshly juiced cranberry apple juice
8:00 oat flakes (from alissa's site, might try a few thin slices of banana)
10:00 strawberries
12:00 large salad made up of romaine, red, green and yellow peppers, with a olive oil & spice dressing
3:30 more of that salad (made a pretty large one and I doubt I'll be able to eat it all)
6:30 carrot juice I juiced this morning
1 fajita
That's the deal for today. When get home tonight, I am going to make some squash noodles for tomorrow. Oh man, I forgot I need to buy some cucumbers and tomatoes. I am so happy that we are all rawking along here on this journey.

[misslinda]

LavendarJ, are you using Alissa's recipe for the Fajita?

I can't wait to chow down after this fasting gigue :cool:

[lavendarJ]

Hey Misslinda

No I haven't tried her version yet - looked at it but haven't tried it. I think its going to take me a while to warm up to the dehydrator. I've only used it twice and for some reason, I'm just not using it. All I did was mix together some mexican spices (I can't remember them all, I think cumin, pepper, cayenne, a little celtic sea salt, garlic, and a few others) and put them in a big bag and then thinly sliced onion, green yellow and red peppers, and tomatoes and threw them in the bag and I added several dashes of olive oil and let them just sit there and marinate. I just made some guacamole (smashed a avocado and added some pepper and garlic to it). I put a layer of guacamole on the spicy tortilla and then topped it off with the veggie mixture, rolled it up and then ate it up. This really satisfied my craving for mexican food and the veggies tasted just like they had been grilled or something (I guess from sitting and marinating while I did house work for a few hours). I love them. I can't wait until tonight.

If I have time, I am going to try to think of some sort of cookie to make with these oat flakes I bought off Alissa' s sight. I had them this morning and they just don't taste that great being cold and mushy. I've got an idea for a banana oat cookie or maybe a raisin oat cookie. I ate the oat flakes hoping they might supply some energy. I feel great and I haven't had a single detox symptom (don't know if that's good or bad) since doing raw 100%. What I don't understand is why I'm not bouncing off the walls with energy yet. I guess all in good time. I feel good; I just expected to feel as if I could sprout wings if I wanted to by now.

[misslinda]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm I had those oat flakes from Alissa's sight over a year ago ........was a suprize raw gift from my sis! Anyway, I used them as a cold porridge. Soaked the flakes,then added a little coconut milk with cardamom and cinnamon.....drizzle a little honey and Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmy.

Is your tortilla yur own recipe? It really does sound good. :)

[Morn]

Feeling kind of funky today. I really haven't gotten hungry yet and I don't know what I want to eat when I get hungry. I can't stand putting in a lot of effort making things that when they are done I don't care for. If you put a little time into making cooked food and it tastes good and then when you spend days on recipes (because with raw it takes planning, shopping, and sprouting time, etc.) and then something doesn't turn out right it is so disappointing. I guess I haven't so far found a lot of recipes that have been wonderful or appealing. I get worried every time my stomach growls because I don't know what to eat and I am tired of eating salads.

I spent 3 days sprouting wheat berries to make the zuccini bread that was in Alyssas book and it doesn't taste good. I can't pinpoint what I don't like about it. But definately not what I thought it would be. Also I detested the flax crackers. Right now I am in the middle of making banana nut bread out of her book and I don't have high hopes for that either. But it will probably take another 24 hours for me to know for sure.

I guess today I am struggling because I don't have enough time under my belt to have tried 100's of recipes and my time is very limited because my life is so busy. I feel I am putting 100% into this and I want to enjoy what I eat. I have tried vegtables and things I didn't like before hoping maybe my tastes have changed but it seems I really don't like these things still. I guess I have to keep trying new things. I am frustrated cause I know this will be a long journey and I need to find things I like. Sorry for rambling.

[Coriander74]

Hello everyone :) I hope you're all having a good Raw day.

I've been fighting cravings and am, in all honesty, feeling really really weird. I ran out of one medication for about 3 days thanks to bureaucratic b.s. and am now on samples (thanks Doc), but I had to start back at a lower dose so I don't end up breaking out in a rash. So I'm feeling a little "off".

I haven't been super hungry but want to eat eat eat. Last night I was able to curb some of my cravings by making Alissa's applesauce.

Talk to you all later on and keep rawking folks :)

Raw love and hugs

[Coriander74]

I thought I would post a couple of photos here to help inspire you all, and keep me inspired at the same time.
The first one was taken in February, before I'd even thought about going Raw. The second one was taken a few days ago. I've lost 21.1 pounds and TONS of inches, over 13. The best part is, I feel completely healthy! Let's keep going y'all, we can do this!

I am wearing the same clothes in both photos.

[misslinda]

* loud whistles *

Gorgeous Coriander74 !!!!! Look at the differences (!X!X!X!XX!) Your whole shape and face has drastcially dropped :eek: Has your sweetie seen the latest pics also???

Forever inspired and congratulations on your hard work !!!! :)

[lavendarJ]

I think the way you made the oat flakes sounds pretty tasty Misslinda... I'll have to try that. The pictures are great Coriander. I will be posting soon. I'm going to try to get my twin brother to come over tonight and upload some pictures I had him take on my computer.

This is the deal today:

5:00 - fresh juiced apple cranberry juice
7:00 - raisins (handful)
10:00 - grapes
12:00 - spaghetti (squash noodles with a sauce made up of spices, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, and garlic)
3:00 - pecans
6:30 - carrot juice

I tried to make some banana cookies with those oat flakes, a banana and some sunflower seeds in the dehydrator last night. Today the outcome looks like a pitiful excuse for granola that taste okay.

Ooops I just looked at the clock; gotta phone in.

Just in case I forgot to mention it... great pictures Coriander. I tell you what this journey has been simply overwhelming - but overwhelming in a good way

[misslinda]

GOOD MORNING RAW WORLD (!!!!)

.......another day to succeed! ;)

[Morn]

Well today is a new day and it think a little of the funk has lifted. Yesterday was rough after my failed attempt at making zuccini bread and banana bread (which I made in my oven at 105 degrees). I remember someone posting somewhere that you have to be careful in the oven and turn the temperature to 130 degrees so the food does not ferment. But I didn't want to do that cause I didn't want to kill the food I worked so hard to spout and make alive again. However, the banana nut bread does taste like it fermented. I think or if not, it just tastes terrible. So needless to say all of it is going in the garbage. This is frustrating after spending almost a week on this project between sprouting, making and cooking time. I guess I am just not going to get my carb fix.

I got in some exercise after work late last night yeah! Then I went to Walmart (Wally World) and bought some cool glass containers to hold my nuts and bulk food items. I have 8 containers and could probably use a few more. They look a little like fish bowls with metal lids. Pretty nice for only spending $3.23 each on them. Then I also bought a new food processer a black and decker. Hope it works good. I needed something larger than I had. Mine was only 2 cups and this one is 8. We will see how much grief I get over this from the hubby.

So yesterday I mostly ate fruit. I broke down and finally bought blueberries which were so expensive and I ate some red grapes and the last of my watermelon. I ate some nuts before my work out and some hummus after as I was hungry.

Not sure, but today I think I want to try The fettacinni alfredo recipe in Alyssa's book.

P.s. Corriander 74 you look great now, but you were also beautiful before to!

[Coriander74]

Good afternoon everyone! I hope all of you are doing rawesome and having a great Wednesday!
I'm feeling a lot better, still have a slight headache from med withdrawals but I'm not as jumpy and flittery as I have been. Plus, I actually have an appetite this morning. Erm, afternoon. I let myself sleep in :o

Thank you for your comments on my photos. Yes, my sweetie has seen them and he's as excited as I am. He is also trying to get back in shape, and my progress is motivating him too. I would suggest that everyone has before and after photos taken, because that is what is keeping me going most days.

Yesterday all I had was a banana and blended honeydew, plus lots of water and a cup of tea. Today I will probably eat a little bit more than that, make a green smoothie or something, to help the continuous flush of ickies lol.

Rawk on and see you all later tonight! :D

ETA: So far, a bottle of water and juiced some stuff...
Apples, carrots, romaine lettuce, broccoli, red bell pepper, celery
the verdict is... YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! lol but it's good for me so I'll drink it :p

[misslinda]

~_~ this is what my face looks like while meditating folks!


Morn, Alissa uses the Hamilton Beach that runs great! I have a black & decker that I wished I had bought the Hamilton instead. Looks like you had a shopping spreeeeeeeeeeeeee day!




ALOHA RAW WORLD !

[Morn]

[QUOTE=misslinda]
"Morn, Alissa uses the Hamilton Beach that runs great! I have a black & decker that I wished I had bought the Hamilton instead."

What is it about the Black and Decker you don't like. Is it not powerful enough? I will bring it back to the store if it sucks cause I haven't opened it yet?

[Coriander74]

Morn, I also have a Black and Decker food processor that I bought at Walmart. This is the second one. A week after I bought the first one I killed it (right in the middle of a brownie batch! :eek: ) but exchanged it for another one and this one is working fine.

If you're going to do a large amount of stuff, try splitting it up into 3 batches and do it that way.

Today I've had three large glasses of that yucky juice and a banana. I'm not hugely hungry but I tell you what, watching tv commercial after commercial of food ... cravings!!!!!!!!! I'm hitting the store tomorrow for avocados.

I'm getting up and moving around during commercial breaks so I don't have to see it. (I'm watching Ghost Hunters :D )

Raw love to all! We're almost halfway there!

[misslinda]

[QUOTE=misslinda]
"Morn, Alissa uses the Hamilton Beach that runs great! I have a black & decker that I wished I had bought the Hamilton instead."

What is it about the Black and Decker you don't like. Is it not powerful enough? I will bring it back to the store if it sucks cause I haven't opened it yet?


I'm sure some people like it but my own experience is that it didn't have the durability and sustainability to perform. My first when I took back the next day after it broke and this second one, I stopped using back in Julyish when I gravitated towards mono-whole eating. looks like Corinander74 has had her share of experiences as well. Have you considered the Vitamix?

[lavendarJ]

Hello!

I hope that all is well with everyone. Today is Thursday - the weeks go by so fast. I will still be going 100% raw; but I believe that I may do raw juice for a week or so - specifically veggies. I still feel restless within my soul; there is something stirring (I thought it was just poetry, a lot of times that feeling is something that happens to me as a writer); I really need to go deep within and stop putting it off. I am going to start doing 90% juices on Sunday. It will be light and will allow me to focus on other things and other transitions aside from my raw journey. I need to really be still and listen to what my soul is trying to tell me. So okay... I guess I'll change the subject - don't want to sound too strange or anything. This is the deal for today:
7:30 raisins
9:30 apple-cranberry juice from the juicer
10:30 more of the same
11:30 more of the same if there is any left
1:00 carrot juice from the juicer
(drink this for the rest of the day every hour or so until about 4:30)
4:30 walnuts

That's all could think of. I want a huge salad but we'll see want happens tonight; I've been eating kind of late. I think I was like telling myself "it's raw food, no big deal". I'm going back to not eating past 6:30/7. I stretch it to 8 if I am going to the gym late at night. I've got to be careful. I don't want to transfer old SAD habits into new raw habits (ate late all the time when I ate anything and everything).

Happy & Healthy Eating!

[being]

.. after my trip out east, I'm back home, back to the computer and I hope soon back to raw... :(

the trip was wonderful, staying raw was extraordinarily difficult.

i did my best, eating tons of fresh apples, raw bars, juices when possible... i took digestive enzymes every time i ate something cooked (which was unfortunately daily) and these seemed to lessen the discomfort and ease digestion (obviously :rolleyes: )

visiting my sister who is struggling with anorexia meant that my mother was constantly saying let's go eat, let's go to this restaurant/pub/cafe... and we were making a focused effort to just order what sounded delicious and not think or talk about the fact it may be laden in cheese, or have avocado in it, or whatever... she is in that mode of avoiding anything that she relates to weight gain, fat gain in particular.

so i guess i made some sacrifices to show her that i am no longer caged in by my old eating disorder thought patterns (because i used to be there)

all that said, i am SO happy to be home so i can juice and blend to my hearts' desire once again!! :D :D

my skin, energy, and mood are showing wear and tear from a week away from eating how i normally do.

this brings up a question for me --

it seems like this way of eating, all raw, comes with so much difficulty. how good can it be it i can't EVER eat something cooked without the physical and mental fallout being so hard?

there's that point where it's like, well, if i can't even eat one cooked meal, of seasonal organic local vegan foods without feeling like *hell* the next day... how healthy is that? and also, how ethical?

is it better to eat that local, seasonal and organic vegan meal than it would be to eat fruits which have been shipped thousands of miles to my super-picky 'i'm raw so i have to eat all this fruit' self?

this is troubling me - is this my mind coming up with sneaky ways to trick me into leaving super-health and raw behind? some sub-conscious self sabotage?

help! :confused: i'm feeling so confused now. all these things that came up, and my resolve in raw and my strong belief in raw has been slightly shaken i guess...

i just got david wolfe's sunfood diet success system from the library to read for some inspiration, the most recent edition, and i have raw food raw world to browse, but these haven't answered my mind's objections yet.

at least i'm back at my comp so i can come online (and hide from the real world :( ) and read this forum. THIS i do find most HELPFUL!!! thank goodness for this at least... i'll be eating raw for breakfast now, this forum is a wonderful motivator and reminder. sometimes i need more though. like now...

hope everyone is thriving and feeling wonderful... apologies for the super downer post :(

being

[Morn]

Misslinda and Corriander 74 Thank you for the advice on the food processor. Yes I have considered a vitamix but I will have to get my husband on the same page as they are very expensive. He is already somewhat freaking out about all the money I have spent being on this diet. So in time maybe he will give his approval, until then I need to have a cheaper alternative. Maybe I will go back and exchange the black and decker for a hamilton beach.

P. S. Corriander 74 your navy picture was just beautiful. You could be a model!

[misslinda]

.. after my trip out east, I'm back home, back to the computer and I hope soon back to raw... :(

the trip was wonderful, staying raw was extraordinarily difficult.

i did my best, eating tons of fresh apples, raw bars, juices when possible... i took digestive enzymes every time i ate something cooked (which was unfortunately daily) and these seemed to lessen the discomfort and ease digestion (obviously :rolleyes: )

visiting my sister who is struggling with anorexia meant that my mother was constantly saying let's go eat, let's go to this restaurant/pub/cafe... and we were making a focused effort to just order what sounded delicious and not think or talk about the fact it may be laden in cheese, or have avocado in it, or whatever... she is in that mode of avoiding anything that she relates to weight gain, fat gain in particular.

so i guess i made some sacrifices to show her that i am no longer caged in by my old eating disorder thought patterns (because i used to be there)

all that said, i am SO happy to be home so i can juice and blend to my hearts' desire once again!! :D :D

my skin, energy, and mood are showing wear and tear from a week away from eating how i normally do.

this brings up a question for me --

it seems like this way of eating, all raw, comes with so much difficulty. how good can it be it i can't EVER eat something cooked without the physical and mental fallout being so hard?

there's that point where it's like, well, if i can't even eat one cooked meal, of seasonal organic local vegan foods without feeling like *hell* the next day... how healthy is that? and also, how ethical?

is it better to eat that local, seasonal and organic vegan meal than it would be to eat fruits which have been shipped thousands of miles to my super-picky 'i'm raw so i have to eat all this fruit' self?

this is troubling me - is this my mind coming up with sneaky ways to trick me into leaving super-health and raw behind? some sub-conscious self sabotage?

help! :confused: i'm feeling so confused now. all these things that came up, and my resolve in raw and my strong belief in raw has been slightly shaken i guess...

i just got david wolfe's sunfood diet success system from the library to read for some inspiration, the most recent edition, and i have raw food raw world to browse, but these haven't answered my mind's objections yet.

at least i'm back at my comp so i can come online (and hide from the real world :( ) and read this forum. THIS i do find most HELPFUL!!! thank goodness for this at least... i'll be eating raw for breakfast now, this forum is a wonderful motivator and reminder. sometimes i need more though. like now...

hope everyone is thriving and feeling wonderful... apologies for the super downer post :(

being


I have to read this again Being, bc I know exactly thye "dialect" you are describing.

[Morn]

I worked out again today and it felt good. I am pushing myself even though I am tired today cause I stayed up late and had to get up really early for work.

Today I ate:

pineapple
leftover fettacini alfredo out of Alissas book with red pepper and zuccini
small piece of seeded bread (which started to mold since there was no preservatives in it. Next time it will be refrigerated.) with raw honey and almond butter
I am hungry now and don't know what I want. I can't wait till Sunday as that will complete my first 30 days raw!!!!


PS. to Being:

I think all of this is happening cause you went on vacation. You just need to get back to eating 100% raw again and you will be fine. Once you are back in your normal routine things will be easier. Just put your mind to it that you are not going to eat cooked food anymore now that you are home. Don't even give any more brain power thinking and dwelling on it just do what you know is healthy and what you need to do to bring health and wellness to your body. I love cooked food but I know that right now I am deciding to do this and thats it. I had a very strong craving for pizza today but I had to push it out of my mind or I know I could cave. What you need to focus on is how good you feel eating raw and how bad (in your words like hell) you feel when you don't. Best wishes!

[being]

well the day is progressing - positively too i think ;)

i had black coffee this am, but then lots of water.

acai juice which i recently decided i best stop drinking despite my love of it
(it's flash pasteurized so not even raw)

i had a kandil sinap apple

i walked to the grocery store, about 30 minutes return

i ate 2 ambrosia apples
(yes it's apple time on the northwest coast!)

i had a packet of that Vega powder, chocolate flavour
(again not totally 100% raw but stopped me from eating cheerios and chips)

i walked downtown to an appointment about 30 minutes
(in the warm sunshine! ahhhhh :) )

i ate another apple!

so all in all, it's been essentially raw, i feel better than i did this morning, and although i'm still pondering all my mental troubles regarding raw etc... i really like the suggestion from Morn to just stop dwelling and get to it, get back to my routine and eating raw. :D Thanks...

it is tempting to chalk it all up to the vacation and routine-disruption. since i'm an overanalyzer and have hypervigilant tendencies i am not ready to let go of all the thoughts just yet, but i'll keep that option open :p

hope yall are feeeling incrawdible :rolleyes: (does this cheesy-ness come from some raw molecule or something?)

[Gypsie]

I Am In! I Just Ordered My Vita Mix So That Won't Be Here For About A Week But I Will Try My Best Without It! ;)

[misslinda]

I Am In! I Just Ordered My Vita Mix So That Won't Be Here For About A Week But I Will Try My Best Without It! ;)


WOW! you are awesome Gypsie....WELCOME and best to you!!!! :)


Dang Being, you bounce back fast don't ya? Glad to see you moving and groovin as usual ;)

[misslinda]

Path301, Where Are You You you ????????????????????????

[Coriander74]

Welcome Gypsie :)

So far today, water and grapes. I went and bought avocadoes today and will have one or two of those tonight to battle the cravings. Not super hungry again!

Cleaned the house, did some laundry, got my butt moving a little more today but I'm skipping the gym for now because I am getting dizzy a little during the day.

Be back later on... and yes, Path, where are you!!!

[misslinda]

Hee hee, Path has been playing NURSE :)

LOTS OF PRAYERS AND HEALING JOE ;)

[PATH301]

Hi everybody,
Sorry I have post for last couple of days. A friend of mine has a slipped disc. And I 've been assisting his wife and helping with their kids.

Let's see;
today B - raw honey and organic apples - organic cinnamon - organic maca - grape seed oil - 3 banana's and 1 star fruit
water 12 oz s.w.
L -- liquid salad
S- organic food bar
D- liquid salad
14 oz of s.w.


thanks misslinda,

LOTS OF PRAYERS AND HEALING JOE :D

[Coriander74]

Good to see ya Path, and you're a good man for doing that for your friend.

I've had water, a bag of red grapes and 2 avocados sprinkled with Celtic salt. That sure fulfilled my fat cravings!! I hope it doesn't fulfill me with water retention LOL

G'nite all, see you tomorrow, Rawk On!

[lavendarJ]

Just wanted to say Happy Friday!

I don't have any food to post. I was conflicted about what to pack for lunch and then just decided that I must need to fast. So, I think I'll take the day off of food and eat something this evening.

In peace...

[Morn]

Time flies on my days off and I have little to show for it. I have so much to do here at home but I wanted to take a few minutes to post. Just 2 more days and I will have my first 30 days complete and will take my measurements again and see the end of the month results. I can say that this has not been easy for me as I love all foods but I feel this is what I am supposed to do and I have to say I have given more effort to this than any other thing I have tried. I have committed to finishing October with you all, so after my 30 days I will finish Ocotber and I hope to keep going. I guess I will take it one month at a time.

Today I ate some blueberries and a few red grapes and later will are going to the mongolian barbeque for my mother in laws birthday. It will be interesting watching my family gorge on bowls of meat. Hopefully someday I will lose the urge to stop wanting food that is not healthful for me. They do have a salad bar so I will be doing that.

[Coriander74]

Good afternoon everyone :D

Lavendar, I went through that very thing this week, just not in the mood for food, so a couple of days of mostly water and juices did help me with that and I woke up yesterday ready to have some solid sustenance. Do what works for you :)

Morn, CONGRATULATIONS on almost a month! 2 more days! I'm so excited to see your numbers (if you want to share them) and to hear your reflections on what this month has done for you :)

Having just woken up, I'm sitting here with a bottle of water. I'm going to have a wonderful day with avocados and chili-flavored tomatoes and SPINACH!!!! I'm SO HAPPY it's back in the stores!!! LOL I jumped up and down in the produce section yesterday and people looked at me like I had lost my mind.

Raw love and hugs, have a fantastic day and an even better weekend! :)

[Pixie]

Well, I've got to 'fess up here - it looks like I've failed the October challenge. My kids got sick, so I've been caring for them round the clock, and that always stresses me out. I just haven't had any energy left to put into trying to stay raw, so I gave in yesterday and had some cooked food. Not really an excuse, I know, I guess I just wasn't ready. I really thought I was.

I'm still having a hard time with feeling like I'm not being deprived when I make cooked food for my family. I need to somehow figure out a way where I won't feel deprived around cooked food. Because if I continue to rely on willpower to stay away from it, I know I'll eventually fail again. I'm trying to incorporate more and more raw foods into my diet that taste good, but I just don't like most of the raw main courses. I know it's not just about taste, of course, but for me that is part of the equation at this point.

I know a lot of you have more experience with raw foods than I do and have a lot of wisdom. Maybe you could share with me any advice on how to not eat cooked foods and not feel deprived?

Many blessings.

[Bingka]

Pixie - You are doing a great job. Maybe you are not ready for 100%. We all have slip ups.

I have been eating a simplier menu every week. I mostly eaet salads and fruits now. very little else. Oh Yea - Watermelon.... It gets easier with time

Ken

[Coriander74]

Dear Pixie :)

I don't see you as "failing" anything. You're being a caring mother, taking care of others and seeing that they get better. It must be very difficult to do that and take care of yourself at the same time, especially when Raw can be such an enormous change in your life. I don't have children so I don't know exactly how you feel, but I do know that it's very hard to take care of your own person while caring for someone else.

I live on my own, so not having cooked food in this house is easier. But it's still very hard to see commercials on TV or go out to dinner with people because I'm surrounded by cooked foods that really get my cravings going. Of course you're going to feel deprived at some point along this journey.

I have found that it's just so much easier not to do the "main courses" (as much as I love Alissa and her book) and stick with basics, such as guacamole or even just spooning out an avocado when I'm craving fat... or dicing up tomatoes and sprinkling chili powder and cayenne over them... or making the banana ice cream but adding some cacao nibs for crunch.

The only way you can fail is not to give yourself a chance to be human :) Each and every single person on here (I think) has caved and had cooked at least once. I know I have, I've gone through days or weeks where all I eat is fast food. This is a tough journey to make! When you're at the store next time, get yourself some things that you know you'll enjoy, bags of grapes, or bananas, or cucumbers that are easy to slice up and munch on during the day.

You have it in you, just let your inner Rawist out when you're ready. All the best, lots of hugs, and I hope your family feels better real soon.

[beverly Orris]

;) keep up the great work bev

[Morn]

Maybe you could share with me any advice on how to not eat cooked foods and not feel deprived?


I am so struggling too with the whole feeling deprived thing. We just went out to eat at Mongolian Barbeque and everyone was eating stirfry meals that looked wonderful and bread, etc. Then my mother in law ordered mud pie while I ate my salad. Yes I know how you feel! I have kids to and my family eats a SAD diet so this is a lonely journey. That is why we need each other out here. But all I can say is there are some wonderful desserts that make up for not eating cooked food and someone just posted a fudge recipe that you might want to check out.

After my mongolian episode I came home and made some brownies (made out of organic cocoa powder, dates and walnuts) and they are in the freezer right now. I plan on having a piece to make up for what I feel I was deprived earlier of.

So my summary is keep experimenting and find some things you really like so you can enjoy those while others are eating the SAD food around you. Also make some desserts. Chocolate always helps!

Don't feel guilty this is a difficult journey retraining a whole life time of eating behaviors. Best Wishes!! :)

[PATH301]

Hey morn and pixie,

First of all nobody's perfect, all of us have had small slip ups to full blown gorgings.

This is just something that I've done to keep myself in control. I always take with me a little cooler. Full of the foods that I've made in advance: liquid salads, cinnamon apples, grapes, etc....- whatever. Plus if I know that I'm going to a luncheon for a business meeting I always eat before going. That way I can order a small salad with some cilantro and a large glass of water with like 5 or 6 lemons that I squeeze into my glass, and drink about half of it.
And I don't get tempted to give in to the smells of SAD foods - because I'm so stuffed it makes me sick thinking about it. :D

lets see todays intake:
B- 3 bananas - 2 cinnamon apples - o macam - grape seed oil - nutmeg - star fruit.
4 oz of s.w.
no snack
L - liquid salad
8 oz of s.w.
S - some apples
D - liqiuid salad
12 oz of s.w.
S - one bag of black grapes
16 oz of s.w.

[misslinda]

Hey morn and pixie,

First of all nobody's perfect, all of us have had small slip ups to full blown gorgings.



WOW, the whole RAW WORLD knows now.

[PATH301]

hey misslinda,
nice quote:
"In confidence", Dr. Shen whispered,
"There are times even I cannot tell Yin from Yang."
:D

[misslinda]

hey misslinda,
nice quote:
"In confidence", Dr. Shen whispered,
"There are times even I cannot tell Yin from Yang."
:D


Dude, I know, the whole analogy he put with it was awesome..........it made so much sense.

oh, btw,

water

alfalfa juiced twice today

water

leom drops

water

water

[PATH301]

do you have any more of his stuff?




check your email :rolleyes:

[Coriander74]

Hello Rawkers!

Avocado with a little Celtic salt

Kiwi/Pear Salad

Chili-marinated tomatoes on top of lots of spinach with a small avocado smashed on top

2 cups of peppermint tea

4 bottles of water

I'm so glad spinach is back :D

[Bingka]

Hi all,

Yesterday:

big salad
guacomole
tomatoes
watermelon
lemon water


Just a quick thing to say.....

To all of you out there with kids and families you have to cook for and eat with. You all need to be very proud of yourselves. The pressure you must feel is tremendous. Every little bit of raw food you eat is monumental. Never quit......

Not being responsible for others has made this a much easier journey on me. All of us that don't have other people to worry about have it much easier.

Ken

[PositiveEnergy4U]

I am still out here. I had a crazy, busy week. I just had a nice sprouted almond milk for breakfast. My boyfriend and I are going to a great cafe for lunch called Freshly Organic.

I will be in San Francisco next week and I am going to go to Cafe Grattitude. It you've never been, you should check out their website. It is incredible.

[Pixie]

Thank you so much, all of you who posted after my confession yesterday - you have made me feel so much better! It brought tears to my eyes to read your kind words and know that you have also struggled and had slip-ups, too. I was feeling so alone in this journey, feeling like I'm crazy for even attempting anything like this. I haven't even told most of my family or any of my friends, because I'm afraid of the negative words that will come back at me. But then I get online here and I know I'm not crazy, I'm not alone, and that just gives me such inexpressible comfort.

It is hard having to prepare most of the meals that my family eats, and a veggie burger is so hard to resist (that's what I gave in and ate the other day). Thankfully, though, my family has been very supportive and have been at least trying my new raw dishes with open minds. Some they like, some they don't - I just need to expand the list of dishes we all like.

Some of you mentioned that you stick to simpler things and stay away from the main course type dishes. I think I'll probably do more of that, because so many of the main courses turn out to be a disappointment.

Bingka and Coriander, thank you so much for your posts. They made me feel so much better. I have seen your before and after pictures, and you both are so inspiring! I love your new avatar, Coriander.

Path, I like your idea for taking a cooler with you. I usually take a little cooler with snacks for my kids, but it's time I stocked it with more things that I could eat as a snack, so I don't reach the point of being ravenous when I go on outings.

Morn - I haven't even attempted going out to a restaurant yet and not eating cooked food, congratulations on your success at that and with completing your 30 days raw!

Again, thank you all so much! After reading your words, I feel inspired to get back to raw again after this brief interlude of weakness, and finish my 30 day challenge, even if it hasn't turned out to be 30 raw days in a row.

Blessings to you all!!!

[Morn]

Path- I really like your suggestion of eating before you go out to eat. That is a really cool idea. We go out every Friday night for family dinner night and if I have time before I will try that. Thanks

[Morn]

Binka and Corriander 74 - you guys look great! Keep up the good eating!!!!

I am proud of both of you!

[Morn]

Well so far today I worked and then went to the gym to exercise. I am so proud of myself cause I did 3 workouts this week and that was my goal. My schedule is extremely busy and it is hard to find the time to go so I was so happy to fit it in. I find that having a workout bag packed in the car and ready to go in case I have time to stop is really working. But I must say I have purposed to squeeze it into my schedule. So far today I have had a banana, brownie made out of dates, organic cocoa powder, and walnuts and trailmix of raisens, seeds, and nuts.

I am also proud of myself for being strong last night at the movies, - No pop or popcorn! This is huge and it was a great movie!!!!!!

[Bingka]

Today:

avocado
tomatoes
2 peaches
2 bananas
fruit smoothie

I need all your help tonight. I have a birthday party to go to. 2 of my very good friends. The party is catered w/ 4 diffrent cultures. Lots of beer and drinks. Since I and my 2 friends do alot of diving and fishing there is going to be fresh lobster tail, sushi, all sorts of fish. I am on the road to being vegan but a fresh lobstertail and sushi is still very hard to resist. No meat since august (woops - 2 buffalo wings on sept 2). I have not even anted any meat at all. Just I know the temptation to try a bite is going to be insane...

I can do this. I will not break. I will eat my salad and love it. I will bring fresh fruit. I will survive...... (and not drink any beer)....

Thank You

Ken

[Morn]

I need all your help tonight.

Bingka - Try to eat before you go so you won't be hungry and stay away from the food area (or table). Focus you attention on your friends and good conversation. I will pray for strength for you right now. Your right you can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Coriander74]

Ken, you can do this!!! I agree, eat something before you go, or stash something Raw in your car. I know the feeling about sushi, that is my absolute favorite. Could you perhaps make your own raw sushi to bring?

All the best~

And Morn, thankyou :D You're doing fantastic :D

[misslinda]

Today:

avocado
tomatoes
2 peaches
2 bananas
fruit smoothie

I need all your help tonight. I have a birthday party to go to. 2 of my very good friends. The party is catered w/ 4 diffrent cultures. Lots of beer and drinks. Since I and my 2 friends do alot of diving and fishing there is going to be fresh lobster tail, sushi, all sorts of fish. I am on the road to being vegan but a fresh lobstertail and sushi is still very hard to resist. No meat since august (woops - 2 buffalo wings on sept 2). I have not even anted any meat at all. Just I know the temptation to try a bite is going to be insane...

I can do this. I will not break. I will eat my salad and love it. I will bring fresh fruit. I will survive...... (and not drink any beer)....

Thank You

Ken

DON'T DO IT :D .......REMEMBER YOUR BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS!!!!!????!!! Do the best you can ;)

[misslinda]

* flashing RED & BLUE lights *


(((((((((( SIREN going off ))))))))))))


FOOD PATROL here, how's everyone doing...........you're personal RAW food cop to be at your assistance :p


I had major emotional detox today.......lots of lemon water,water and alfalfa juice

[misslinda]

I am so proud of myself cause I did 3 workouts this week and that was my goal. My schedule is extremely busy and it is hard to find the time to go so I was so happy to fit it in. I find that having a workout bag packed in the car and ready to go in case I have time to stop is really working. But I must say I have purposed to squeeze it into my schedule. So far today I have had a banana, brownie made out of dates, organic cocoa powder, and walnuts and trailmix of raisens, seeds, and nuts.

I am also proud of myself for being strong last night at the movies, - No pop or popcorn! This is huge and it was a great movie!!!!!!


YOUR'E RAWESOME AWESOME, I LIKE YUR STYLE!!! KEEPNG THE WORKOUT BAG IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET---make a world of difference when you get your workout it! ;)

I always keep my stinky running shoes in the car. :)

[Pixie]

I need all your help tonight.

My thoughts are with you, Bingka! You're probably at the party by now, but I thought I'd send some well wishes your way, anyway! Your kind words yesterday helped me so much, I'd like to somehow do the same for you. I haven't even attempted going to a party yet and trying to stay raw, I congratulate you for even reaching the point you're at now! You are a great inspiration to us newcomers - I hope to be where you're at now someday. And I know the temptation to resist a beer (or in my case, wine) is hard one, but you can do it! Best of luck to you tonight!!!

[Pixie]

I am also proud of myself for being strong last night at the movies, - No pop or popcorn! This is huge and it was a great movie!!!!!!

Morn, that is wonderful that you resisted popcorn at the theatre! Since I started raw this month, I've avoided going out for a movie, because popcorn is one of my weaknesses. Especially when I go out with my sister, it's just part of the whole experience, to have popcorn when we go to a movie. How did you do it? Did you bring something else to snack on? You're awesome!

[misslinda]

Especially when I go out with my sister, it's just part of the whole experience, to have popcorn when we go to a movie.


Pixie!!! Isn't it amazing how much food plays a role in identifying our relationships??? When I first went raw, it was very very emotional for my sister. We would get in disagreements etc, at that time, I didn't understand why she felt less "festive" if I didn't eat cooked foods.

Is your sister pretty much SAD? How has she been responding to your new eating endeavors?

:)

[PATH301]

This is so true misslinda,

Pixie!!! Isn't it amazing how much food plays a role in identifying our relationships??? When I first went raw, it was very very emotional for my sister. We would get in disagreements etc, at that time, I didn't understand why she felt less "festive" if I didn't eat cooked foods.

It's so strange how people tag, ( and I think most of it is subconscious, a form of upbringing/ training to form friendships over breaking of bread mentality), certain relationships with that of food preferances. I have a good buddy of mine we used to love to goto chinese resturants. But now we don't go as much. And when we do I usually find one that serves alot of fruit or dark leafy salads or uncooked vegetables.
I have a good friend of mine from Ethoipia. And he and he's family love to put on parties with great music and tons of foods - all cooked of course. I haven't been to see them for some time now, it makes wander if I'm avoiding them?

[misslinda]

Ummmm hmmmmmmmm, great point Path, it goes both ways as you question.

ISince we are the ones making the elaborate change in eating, it may help the folks on the "other side" that we are still the same person but eating different.

Dang, I notice I use the word "folks" alot, is that kinda Lawrence Welkish???? ;) I mean, I like using it but.............nevermind :rolleyes:

[PATH301]

Oh no....... Do I see bubbles floating all around you :eek: :D

[misslinda]

Oh no....... Do I see bubbles floating all around you :eek: :D


I have to admit, when I was young before I gave up TV, I use to watch LW show,Wild Kingdom,20/20 and Phil Donahue. :D

[PATH301]

I used to love to watch wild kingdom :D

[misslinda]

I used to love to watch wild kingdom :D

dude, I was forced to watch Wild Kingdom....that was my father's way of teaching us about other worlds of survival. It was that or MASH.......LOL--OMG, I kid you not.

LMFAOLC..................* slaps knee * :p

[PATH301]

Let me post before I forget:

It was a freezing cold day today. Even though the sun was out the wind was out too!
I had a pair of jeans on and 1 tshirt and 1 long sleeve shirt on and a insulated jacket with my hood up and a pair of brown gloves on.

B - mango/maca/grape seed oil/ 3 bananas/ nut meg/ cinanmon/ apples.
all day 80 oz of s.w.
My lips have been chaped last 2 days - this usually means that I'm not getting enough liquids.
L - organic food bar
S - 2 clumps of black grapes
dinner - romain lettuce /carrots/ cucumber/ avacao/ leeks/ garlic olive oil/ppepper/ sea salt/ basil/ oregano/ grape vinager/ cayene peper
S - 2 clumps of black grapes
8 oz of s.w. :D

[misslinda]

Let me post before I forget:

It was a freezing cold day today. Even though the sun was out the wind was out too!
I had a pair of jeans on and 1 tshirt and 1 long sleeve shirt on and a insulated jacket with my hood up and a pair of brown gloves on.

:D

Dang, you even told us the color of your gloves :rolleyes:


Had a fairly simple day of water,leom juice,alfalfa juice,breathe easy and water

[PATH301]

misslinda,

Dang, you even told us the color of your gloves
I'm assuming everybody is familar with those light wieght brown gloves that you can pick up anywhere? That's what I don't like about being RAw is that my hands still get fricken cold. :rolleyes:

I used to watch mash with my Dad too!!!! - but I actualy liked it :rolleyes:
hawkeye, trapper jhon, radar, "Hot lips hoolaham",(sp?), Clinger,
the father, major burns, sidney,frank, mash 4077, cornell, and all the rest of them :D

[Coriander74]

*Banana

*Handful of spiced almonds (recipe below)

*chili-marinated tomatoes topped with guacamole with lime

*water

Almonds... I needed snacks for the Air Show tonight so I soaked some almonds, shook them in a baggie with cayenne, chili, salt and a tiny bit of oil, then dehydrated them for a few hours. They were yummy but I put the rest back into the dehydrator to see what happens.

I'm so on a chili spicy fix right now!!!

Raw love to all, good night :)

[misslinda]

misslinda,

I'm assuming everybody is familar with those light wieght brown gloves that you can pick up anywhere? That's what I don't like about being RAw is that my hands still get fricken cold. :rolleyes:

:D

Ahhhhhhh, Mr. Chang.....I thinka you hava weak liver/spleen :D

[PATH301]

So Doc what's your reccomendation, about making them strong - with out fasting? :rolleyes:

[misslinda]

So Doc what's your reccomendation, about making them strong - with out fasting? :rolleyes:


I think there is a e-book with all that information :D

[PATH301]

I think your right :D

Good night/ good morning RAW world :D

[misslinda]

SWEET DREAMS RAW WORLD.........................til next time.


......i'll send you info on spleen. :)

[doctorhawk]

This sounds like a good way to help keep focus.

continue my workout five times a week, however I want to start working out my off days.(lately I have been pushing back those wicked voices that say you can cut time off of your work out)

I want to limit fat from my diet. (less nuts)

[being]

*LARGE SIGH* :(

Well so much for a Rawking October ...

Dang MissLinda, if only I did bounce back so quick :o

I've been eating apples, that's raw. But everything else... oh how did it crumble to cooked so quickly!??

My skin is protesting in the form of mass oilslicks and pimples busting out all over (ewww I know, sorry :eek: )

The mood is fluctuating. Up Down Around. Yay. Nay. Boo. Hiss. Giggle. What is going on?

The season has turned cold suddenly, and I feel guilt eating tropical fruits and produce that has travelled 1000's of kilometers to get to me. I am struggling here and don't know what I'm doing!

I want advice! I want someone to kick my butt and say DangIt Being, Get Yer Act Together! ;)

Suddenly I'm seriously considering doing that Master Cleanse thing - the lemon, cayenne and maple syrup and nuttin' else.

*This be due to: currently no job, no dollars for expensive produce
& a social engagement in 2 weeks for which I would love to
look much hotter than I currently do

:(

How shallow and embarassing to admit. But I'm flawed. I want to be beautiful as much as I try to deny it :rolleyes:

I also want to glow and feel high on life and be blissfully serene - all things I have experienced with 100% raw in the past.

I was derailed by emotion and now my mind has taken the driver's seat and we ain't going the right way!!!!

So far today, I've eaten an apple.
Yesterday - cooked 75% The Day Before - cooked 75%+ ..... oh woe :rolleyes:

[PositiveEnergy4U]

:) I had a nice day today. I went for a nice nature stroll at a park and I will doing some riding on my spinning bike shortly. I haven't figured out my dinner yet.

Tomorrow morning is my weigh-in so I will be motivated to stick with it the rest of the day.

[Coriander74]

Being!!! hugs hugs hugs hugs and some more hugs.
It's sooo easy on this journey to fall victim to the "cooked wonders of the world".. especially when the colder seasons are upon us, and all we want is comfort foods. I've been allowing myself more fats, to combat these cravings. Try letting yourself have more nuts, more avocadoes, more bananas, to help yourself fill up and feel satiated :)

For your skin... try dabbing tea tree oil on your pimples, or try massaging a TINY bit of coconut oil into your skin after you cleanse at night. Do you wear makeup? If you're comfortable with it, try going without makeup as much as you can, and wash your face as soon as you know you're not going out again. It does help. I'm still having breakouts as my body detoxes, and I understand the yuckiness and frustration. Also, drink a lot of water and try green juices too to help you flush out the ickies.

Moods can fluctuate especially when you're going raw for the first time, or when cooked comes back into your system. You're going to be ok, just ride it out, come here for support, or you can email me too. I'll be away for the next week but let me know if I can help in any way.

The guilt that you have over the long-distance produce... I DO understand that, however what I tell myself is this... Would I rather consume the produce and have my body nourished, or leave it behind and have it end up in the garbage if noone else purchased it? Enjoy your meals, feel them fill you and nourish you and make you strong :)

I don't think you need your butt kicked hon, I just think that you're going through a tough time here. I'm so proud of you for telling us what has been going on, that's the first step :) If you really want your butt kicked let me know, I did that for a while in the Reserves lol. Keep the faith ok, and keep going and doing the best that you can!

Yuck at the Master Cleanse. I couldn't do it. Hats off to you if you do LOL I have found that a few days of juicing helps me personally, yet, everyone is different :D

Everyone is flawed! Nobody is perfect! That's the wonderful thing that makes us human. We all make mistakes, we all goof, we all do things that aren't fabulous for our bodies. The thing is to just make better decisions the next time!

Lots of raw love and light... Be well and don't be too hard on yourself ok? You can do this :)

[misslinda]

BEING Being being


I'm am soooooooo sorry to hear that it has been TOUGH for you!!!! I can totally understand that feeling of a special of wanting to look and feel your best with this special social engagement..............!!!! I'm admiring your honesty and [ability] to come forth and reach out to figure this out............

You certainly are in a transition right now aren't you,with the employment situation etc???

[Why] do you think you are having a tought time getting back on track?


Getting back on track doesn't mean you have to be perfectly 100%......it's more important that we can move past the "fall" and get back UP & dust ourselves off and hold our heads high ---because we LOVE & value ourselves. LOVE ourselves enough to make healthy decisions.........you deserve the highest level of eating !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT BEING...... ;)



THREE CHEERS FOR BEING!!!!!! :)

[misslinda]

Everyone is flawed! Nobody is perfect! That's the wonderful thing that makes us human. We all make mistakes, we all goof, we all do things that aren't fabulous for our bodies. The thing is to just make better decisions the next time!

:)


TOTALLY!!!! :)

[Morn]

Morn, that is wonderful that you resisted popcorn at the theatre! Since I started raw this month, I've avoided going out for a movie, because popcorn is one of my weaknesses. Especially when I go out with my sister, it's just part of the whole experience, to have popcorn when we go to a movie. How did you do it? Did you bring something else to snack on? You're awesome!

Thanks a bunch. I Have a large purse so I did smuggle in a bottled water and a raw brownie (made out of dates and walnuts, and cocoa) that I put in a ziploc baggie. Yeah I had to have something to munch on so I didn't feel so deprived. But my husband knows I am on this and he is supportive of me so he wasn't pushing the popcorn in my face.

But I have to say I wanted that darn popcorn, it smelled so good! But I must say I remember when I would eat it and my stomach sometimes hurt afterward. Someone told me that popcorn is hard for your body to digest. Maybe thats why my stomach would hurt.

Anyway it was a victory. :)

[Morn]

Being - Wow I Understand The Whole Financial Thing. Sorry To Hear About You Being Without A Job. I Will Pray For Finances For You Until You Are Working Again.

The Thing That Keeps Me Going On Raw Foods Is That I Keep A Lot Of Variety In My Refrigerator And If You Don't Have The Money To Go Out And Buy A Lot Of Different Things That Is Tough, So Maybe That Is Why You Are Struggling. If I Had To Eat Apples All Day I Wouldn't Be Doing Well Either.

Fasting Is Wonderful For Your Body. It Gives The Body Time To Rest And Repair Itself. But If You Really Want To Feel Good For Your Social Engagement - Exercise! It Always Helps Me Feel Better About Myself!!!

Hang In There!

[Morn]

Well today was a beautiful fall day in Michigan. It was about 55 degrees and sunny. It gave us the opportunity to get some things done outside that we needed to get done. We got the grass cut, painted our shed, and winterized our sprinkler system. Thursday we will winterize the pool and who knows when we will get around to the boat. I am always stressed out at this time of year at how much we need to do to get ready for winter.

This morning before working in the yard, I did manage to make a few things to eat tomorrow. I made Alyssas marinara sauce and used my saladacco for the first time to make the zucccini noodles. I also made the honey mustard salad dressing. Then my husband and I juiced carrots, apples, an orange, kiwi fruit, and banana and enjoyed a huge smootie from it that kept me going all day without eating. In the late afternoon I ate a banana and evening a large dinner salad with raspberry vinegaratte dressing.

When will I ever feel like eating this way isn't a sacrifice but a priveledge? My husband tonight at the restaurant said "Wow that salad looks good with all of those flavors in it". While he was stuffing down fish and chips and my daughter was eating nachos and the other one was eating my favorite chicken gumbo soup with the bread that came with my salad. Anyway I wanted to slug him as I ate my lettuce with green peppers and tomato.

Well tomorrow I weigh myself and I hope to get some sort of reward.

[misslinda]

Anyway I wanted to slug him as I ate my lettuce with green peppers and tomato.



Morn, I am so proude of you!!!!!!!!!!! So much admiration for your strength....but you had me LAUGHING so hard tonite with this statement :p Don't be disappointed if the pin on the scale doesn't move..........alot of rewards that we go thru with raw don't measure on a scale. You're doing great!!!!

BINGKA BINGKA,,,,,,,,,,,,HOW ARE THOU????? :confused:

[PATH301]

Hey Being,
Don't sweat it :rolleyes:It happens to everybody!
I agree with misslinda, morn, Coriander74.

Intake today:
B- cinnamon apples - maca - nutmeg - black grapes - 1 mango
s- 12 oz of s.w.
L - soaked beans - tasted terrible :eek:
plus they made me sleepy
raw peanuts
20 oz of s.w.
2 banana and some pineapple
d- no dinner just been drink 33 ozof s.w.
s- cinanmon apples

[Coriander74]

ok final tallies for the day
Not exactly the healthiest eating today but at least I didn't cave into the cravings for french fries!

*2 bananas
*2 small avocadoes with Celtic sea salt
*red grapes, a few large bunches
*handful of chili spiced almonds MMMMM
*2 cups peppermint tea
*3 bottles of water

In case I forget to mention it, I'm going to be away for the next week. This will be an interesting trip lol.

[misslinda]

Coriander74, EXACTLY, at least they were not frenchy fries :)

What kind of trip are you taking?

Path, no dinner?

Being, I hope you are still with us?

Ughhhhhhhhhhhh RAIN today.

[Coriander74]

MissLinda... my dad is taking his twice-a-year fishing trip (I know I know) for the next month and I'm going with him for a week. He's doing the fishing. I thought it would be nice if him and I could spend some time together, away from the "real world". He's been so supportive of me in the Raw life, and it's going to be fun for him to see what I do eat in a day. (I've already gotten him hooked on RP's brownies lol)

Hey... we're about halfway there in this challenge y'all!!!! RAWK ON!!!

[misslinda]

Hey... we're about halfway there in this challenge y'all!!!! RAWK ON!!!


True That!
Ding Ding Ding !!!! DOOR PRIZES,FREEBIEs AND HIGH FIVES:~:~::~:::~

bless your heart, QT with Dad, that's real special. Will you fish also? Are you hoping he will lean towards high raw,100% raw? Is his health pretty good ?

:)

[Coriander74]

bless your heart, QT with Dad, that's real special. Will you fish also? Are you hoping he will lean towards high raw,100% raw? Is his health pretty good ?

:)

I don't think I will fish, considering I don't have a license and I'm not going to eat it, plus I feel awful catching something like that.
Dad has great health, considering he's SAD-eating. He eats a lot of produce and nuts, and doesn't eat red meat (that I know of). His numbers are in the normal range and he walks about 12 miles a week. Not bad for 70 huh?

Maybe when we're out there I'll be able to get him to go vegetarian for the week and eat the fish when I'm not around LOL we'll see. Thanks for asking about him :) My parents are very special to me and we are very close.

I'm off to bed,
Good night to all!!!

[jiujitsugirl]

ooo can i join in too!! October is my birthday! what better gift to ones self right! ok i feel off September but i got a new and better paying job working at the trader joes (like a wholefoods) so thats a bonus discounts for all raw folks haha ok my goal is well to stay raw, yea i want to lose weight but i want to do it healthfully so i can get control of this eating disorder thats eating me!!, ok good luck to everyone!

[Bingka]

Good Morning All,

I survived the party.......That was hard......

It was very hard in the beginning. It was catered and when the dinner bell went of I hid outside. No salad or anything there. I brought some fruit and did just fine.

Thank you all for your help and energies.

All fruit Sunday for food

This morning I am drinking fresh juiced oranges bought at the farmers market. They are still the valencia kind, but hte navals are next. I wonder if they are good for juicing.....

Thanks again

Ken