lowfreq
10-28-2006, 07:49 PM
Hi. I really don't post -- I just lurk but I feel obligated today to make this post, for you guys have done so much for me.
I can't believe how fast 10 months went by! I started January 1st 2006 and made raw food my new year's resolution (I was vegan then). I started 100% raw for 4.5 months and then started eating cooked food 2-3 times a week for 4 months and now I am back 100% since the last 30 days. It's been a rollercoaster ride but I have never felt so good so true being 100% raw. Here's what I experienced so far :
Additictions go away - for me it was caffeine, alcohol, and pornography.
I lost 10 pounds - from 138 to 128 lbs.
Say goodbye to dry skin and dandruff!! You must be patient -- it took me about 3.5 months.
I have a constant glow on my face.
Waistline went down from 30 to 28. (I have to buy new clothes -- all my pants fall down!)
I lost alot of muscle -- regardless of what people say, no matter how much I ate or exercised -- my muscles still shrank -- not necessarily a bad thing.
No more pain anywhere! I used to have so much pain on my right foot. Now it is negligable.
Last year my blood pressure use to be 120/80 (normal) -- now it is 90/70 (phenomenal!) My body feels very still when I sit down. Also when I speak, my enunciation feels very controlled and every word I say has emphasis and meaning (i'm sure other raw fooders will know what i'm talking about).
My average resting heart rate is 52 bpm.
Hair, nails grow very very fast.
Body feels very stretchable -- also my reflexes are very fast.
My asian straight hair took a new direction -- it started to curl and wave. I made a post about this months ago.
I think most importantly, I've been feeling very attractive and other people have sense this from me. For example, just last Sunday, a Sak's Fifth salesperson gave me 20% off a $250 pair of jeans (and it wasn't even on sale).
Anyway for those who have doubts there are treasures to be found if you partake in this raw food journey. I'm glad I did. I wish I had a before picture.
Anyway this is how I look now.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=281520403&size=l
You can see more in my home flickr page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16349992@N00/
I can't believe how fast 10 months went by! I started January 1st 2006 and made raw food my new year's resolution (I was vegan then). I started 100% raw for 4.5 months and then started eating cooked food 2-3 times a week for 4 months and now I am back 100% since the last 30 days. It's been a rollercoaster ride but I have never felt so good so true being 100% raw. Here's what I experienced so far :
Additictions go away - for me it was caffeine, alcohol, and pornography.
I lost 10 pounds - from 138 to 128 lbs.
Say goodbye to dry skin and dandruff!! You must be patient -- it took me about 3.5 months.
I have a constant glow on my face.
Waistline went down from 30 to 28. (I have to buy new clothes -- all my pants fall down!)
I lost alot of muscle -- regardless of what people say, no matter how much I ate or exercised -- my muscles still shrank -- not necessarily a bad thing.
No more pain anywhere! I used to have so much pain on my right foot. Now it is negligable.
Last year my blood pressure use to be 120/80 (normal) -- now it is 90/70 (phenomenal!) My body feels very still when I sit down. Also when I speak, my enunciation feels very controlled and every word I say has emphasis and meaning (i'm sure other raw fooders will know what i'm talking about).
My average resting heart rate is 52 bpm.
Hair, nails grow very very fast.
Body feels very stretchable -- also my reflexes are very fast.
My asian straight hair took a new direction -- it started to curl and wave. I made a post about this months ago.
I think most importantly, I've been feeling very attractive and other people have sense this from me. For example, just last Sunday, a Sak's Fifth salesperson gave me 20% off a $250 pair of jeans (and it wasn't even on sale).
Anyway for those who have doubts there are treasures to be found if you partake in this raw food journey. I'm glad I did. I wish I had a before picture.
Anyway this is how I look now.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=281520403&size=l
You can see more in my home flickr page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16349992@N00/