READY to RAWK 2007 RAW FOR A YEAR! [Archive]

Lay-Lay

12-19-2006, 08:55 AM

My longest stretch on a 100% raw challenge was 5 1/2 months.

My new goal is to do RAW 100% for 1 FULL YEAR.

This is a serious comitment to me.

I would love it if some of you would like to join me on this challenge.

This is serious, this is a full year. If you are just starting out you may want to try a 30 day challenge.

I will begin my Challenge on Monday, Jan. 1st. I will start with a picture and I am going to keep a journal of my progress. I will take progress photos. I will lean to rawfoodtalk and my family and friends for support. I need all of you good folks to hold me accountable.

If you would like to do the challenge with me. Post your goals for the year 2007 and lets make it the best RAW year ever and achieve better health.

Lay-lay :D

Rawzula

12-19-2006, 09:06 AM

I will begin my challenge on Jan 1st, also.

It's time for me to get rid of SAD and start eating 100% raw. If I slip up, I won't beat myself up about it. Dust myself off and try again.

By the end of this year, I plan on being 100 pounds lighter:D

I'm sick of weighing 260 pounds:eek: Bye-bye, SAD!

Lay-Lay

12-19-2006, 09:08 AM

Awesome Killik!

Yeah that is very important about if you do have something not raw, don't let it knock the rest of day and especially not the next day and the days to come.

Just take it one meal at a time!

Hey I want pictures, OK?

Conscious Midwife

12-19-2006, 09:13 AM

Count ME IN :D :D

My raw Success had been in spurts of several days at a time with transitionary moments interupting me everytime :eek:. I don't beat myself up but I do want to get this new way of living down pat once and for all.

I want to accomplish an optimal health lifestyle that includes 100% RAW, regular fasting/ cleansing, 2x daily exercise and daily meditation.

I've got a journal page set up w/ just two reflective entries. The pic is an inspiration pic of what I'm trying to achieve. Eeek :eek: if I put a real before pic up then I guess I'd :confused: have to get serious and stay focused. That's huge accountability!!!! You know a fluffy bloated pic posted in the cybersphere for all to see. Hmmmm gotta think about that :) .
I'll weigh again tonight and then again in time for the 1st of the year. My health is relatively great but I do have some pounds to release into the universe.

BY THE WAY I'm FEELING REALLY GOOD ABOUT 2007, on so many levels!!!

Rawzula

12-19-2006, 09:16 AM

I'll post a before pic. Tried to make it my avatar, but it was too big.

After this year, I won't look like THAT anymore:D

Lay-Lay

12-19-2006, 09:29 AM

Awesome Lifeagift! So glad to have you along!

Killik you are beautiful and I am sure that beauty will be enhanced along with better health with your 1 year challenge.

trinity082482

12-19-2006, 09:43 AM

I'm in. Im going to be raw off and on this dec because of holiday meals but I will go full force in Jan also. ;)

veeg

12-19-2006, 10:17 AM

I'm in as well!

alex

12-19-2006, 11:31 AM

I will go 100% raw on Jan 21

I've been transitioning for about six months and now I feel I know enough about eating raw and what my body needs to go 100%.

I can hardly wait. I have already reached the point where eating a cooked meal has unpleasant consequences the next day.

I wish all of you the very best

alex

luna99

12-19-2006, 11:39 AM

me too!! I've been planning on doing 100% on january first.

My fiance says he'll give me $1,000.00 if I can do it too! lol. I don't know if he's serious but that's even more reason to try!

I was a little nervous about it (I posted a thread about being scared) but now that I know I'll have all you wonderful people behind me and we'll all be helping each other, I know I can do it!

correction, I know WE can do it!

luna99

12-19-2006, 11:41 AM

I can hardly wait. I have already reached the point where eating a cooked meal has unpleasant consequences the next day.

me too. I've been dabbling in raw foods and when I eat regular stuff I can totally feel it. (and it's not pleasant all the time) :rolleyes:

Rawzula

12-19-2006, 11:52 AM

Just looking at cooked food makes me ill:eek:

People try to get me to eat dead spinach and I won't eat it. It looks so stringy and..lifeless.

iris

12-19-2006, 12:03 PM

me too. ready to rawk!! :D

Ireland

12-19-2006, 12:31 PM

Yabba Dabba Dooooooo!!!

Yup. It's time.

I have liver issues and only as a VERY last resort will have some steamed veggies if the detox episodes are to strong. When I try to push too much stuff through my liver, it hurts very much and for a long time! (I had surgery and had 10% of my liver removed and have a lot of scar tissue) Because of this, I am unable to do a traditional liver cleanse.

I will journal at least once weekly as well.

7 seems to be God's perfect number. And it'll soon be 2007 so I figure it's going to be a great year!

Blessings on your journeys.....

PS - I'll post new pics on January 1st.

valligator

12-19-2006, 01:48 PM

I have been raw since Oct 25, 2006. It has been amazing - I have lost at least 25 pounds and I feel great! I have lost my craving for junk food which used to HORRIBLE! So I am confident that raw foods is the way to go!

Count me in!

maraw

12-19-2006, 01:48 PM

I'm in as well! I am meeting with a local doctor next week to set up a 6-week detox cleanse - it is also 100% raw, so that will be a great start to the year!

My secondary goal is to focus on my gift of health to my family and friends. I want to put more emphasis on finding raw meals that my children really embrace. I've already found a few, but need to flesh it out some.

You guys are always such a great source of support -

Happy New Year is going to have a whole new meaning in 2007!

Lay-Lay

12-19-2006, 01:57 PM

So far we have the following signed up for the challenge:

Lay-lay
Killik
trinity082482
veeg
alex
luna99
iris
Walkin'onWater
valligator
maraw

I am so happy to be taking this journey with so many great raw folks. Anyone else who wishes to join in on this 1 year commitment please feel free to do so.

YEAH!!!

Alba

12-19-2006, 02:11 PM

And me! I have been 100% since áugust 5. 2006 - so far it has been a breeze - so count me in, looking forward to a RAW 2007!!
1 year...I'm gonna do it **** it:D
Love alba

mom4twins

12-19-2006, 02:14 PM

Definitely count me in! I'll post my pics before January 1st

Mere :D

tvillemom

12-19-2006, 09:52 PM

I'M IN!! I'M IN!!
I've been in the December Disco Challenge, and want to STAY raw. Last year, I wanted to go RAW for a year, but failed. I want to make it a RAW year in 2007!!
I'll post a pic if I can figure out how!! I'll need lots of support!!
Wendi

berrymarymac

12-20-2006, 12:56 AM

I don't know about this and how well I am going to do this, but...count me in! It's going to be a challenge, but I've overcome worse obstacles than trying to find raw food in Rome, GA! So count me in!! It might be a day or so after the 1st, but I want to start the year off well! I'm in.

Nenyath

12-20-2006, 02:03 AM

I'm IN! I want raw, 100% raw, beautiful vibrant raw, organic raw, delicious and tasty raw. I want the raw beauty, the raw energy anv virbrance, I want the raw joy and abundance, the raw peace of the soul. I want a raw 2007! I too feel very good about the new year, let us make it the best year in our lives! There is so much beauty to behold and so many wonders untold~let's explore!

Fly forever free!

Alba

12-20-2006, 03:29 AM

Ok, so these are my new raw-year resolutions:
1) eat 100% raw
2) eat as much as I can Organic
3) don't eat dried fruit, unsoaked nuts - less oil, salt and vinegar
4) don't mix fruit n' fat (my fav combo is avocado/apple/carob)
5) no more cacao
6) take the following supplements: zink, b-complex, AD-vitamin and Msm (My main problem is my skin) - which is why I should...
7) take good care of it - wash it day/night with my specially made god-send natural cleanser + use my likewise facecream and Aloevera
8) Use all natural/organic shampoo and conditioner
9) Dry brush each morning for 5-10 minutes.
10) Lay down for at least 10 minutes/day and listen to some good music - thinking about, you guessed it - nothing at all.
11) Believe in the best in people
12) Read more books as well as write more books.
13) Only buy stuff I realy need.
14) See my boyfriend more.
15) Be sure that my best friends are ok. and if they are not - change that!
16) Figure out what to do after graduation - make my little dream of working at this small yoga/rawfood cafe in Amsterdam really happen.
17) do pilates 2 times/week.
18) Don't forget to feed my cat (ugh - that reminds me!)
19) Tell my family that I love them everyday - cus I do.
20) tell myself that I love me too - cus I guess I do.

whew... those were a few - arh well, aim high right?
Love alba

Ps. Let me hear yours!!:D

veeg

12-20-2006, 06:01 AM

So, 2007 = raw heaven!

But I'm going be careful not to give myself too much permission to "cheat" for the sake of the holidays! 'cuz all that's gonna do is make me feel "icky"...which may create an obstacle for staying committed.

So, my plan is to have a raw holiday (but not beat myself if I stray a bit).

I'm blessed 'cuz my wife picked up all kinds of raw treats that should keep my cool thru xmas. :cool: She's not raw, she's just extremely supportive and cool (while at the same time being hot :D )

PeachyMama

12-20-2006, 06:14 AM

I'm in!

My goals for the new year are to regain my healthy and vitality, get down and dirty playing with my kids again, put more thoughtfulness into my work, FINALLY use the hydroponic growing system we were gifted with 2 years ago, and to begin exercising. Hopefully my hubby has followed through on my not-so-subtle hints that I'd like to find a rebounder under the Christmas tree on Monday :D

Conscious Midwife

12-20-2006, 07:40 AM

tvillemom

12-20-2006, 08:02 AM

OK....last Dec. 1st (2005) a friend and I decided that we would go raw 100% for a year. We decided to reward ourselves with a charm bracelet.Every month we were 100% raw, we were supposed to get a charm. Well, I earned 3 charms! I am going to add 12 new charms...well, 13 if you count this month!!! I can't wait to FILL UP my charm bracelet! Maybe someone else would like to "reward" yourself the same way. A piece of jewelry, even a "cheap" beaded bracelet or necklace can help remind you of your goals! I need to sit down and seriously think about my resolutions.....last year I didn't make any. It always seems like resolutions are the things that people "fail" at first.....and I don't want raw to be that "thing!!" I can't wait for the new year!
Wendi

maraw

12-20-2006, 08:16 AM

I LOVE that idea! I think I'll do something with a small band with some really pretty beads.

Great idea!! :D

tvillemom

12-20-2006, 09:04 AM

MARAW :D I love, love, love your website. You have such a wonderful spirit! I'm glad you like my idea, what a nice confirmation of doing something right! I'm glad your here. I just printed off some recipes from your site. I already LOVE (and so does NON-RAW DH) the herb cheese spread. I can't wait to try the Tropical tacos, and spinach and herb crackers......the raviolis....my recipe list from your site just keeps growing. OH yeah...and I already love the chocolate chewies, and chocolate pudding!! Does the coconut creme make that much difference??? I might have to give that a try. AND just one more question. Is there a taste difference in the DARK agave nectar?? Agave nectar tastes sooo sweet to me, more like a sugar than raw honey tastes....wondering if there is a more "full" sweet flavor?? Does that even make sense??? :rolleyes: YOU are a raw genious!!
Wendi :D

maraw

12-20-2006, 09:22 AM

Wow! What a compliment - and first thing in the morning too. Thank you, and thank you again!

Yeah, I do think the blue (dark) agave tastes different than the lighter one. It has a richer, more caramel/maple flavor to it. The light agave works well too in the pudding though it that's what your most interested in. I would just add a touch more vanilla to the recipe if you are concerned. Raw blue agave also has a much lower glycemic number than the light. I believe it is something like 16 vs/ 46.

You can also sub coconut oil for the raw cream concentrate, although the cream adds more richness to the pudding I have found. That's a recent change, but a GOOD one!

SO glad you are enjoying the recipes. I am adding a few more today. I did take some off yesterday - those that weren't visited very often and some that I just wanted to "retire" for a bit to make room for new ones.

Enjoy!

Lay-Lay

12-20-2006, 09:30 AM

luna99

12-20-2006, 09:37 AM

We decided to reward ourselves with a charm bracelet. Every month we were 100% raw, we were supposed to get a charm.

I love that idea too! I think I'll do something similar! thank you! :D

RawPassion

12-20-2006, 10:29 AM

Count me in. I need to be held accountable by someone other than myself.

berrymarymac

12-20-2006, 10:57 AM

Mrandal (awesome new aviator, you look beautiful)

Aww, thank you so much Lay-Lay!! ^_^

tvillemom

12-20-2006, 11:00 AM

I need to know how to post my pic for my avatar. I was thinking of posting a nice picture from Christmas...... NOW, on with the holidays!! I can't wait for the new year!
Wendi

tvillemom

12-20-2006, 11:26 AM

Maraw, I sent you a LLLOOOONNNNNGGGG email..... I apologize in advance. AND thanks for your help.
Wendi

English Tracy

12-20-2006, 02:35 PM

I'd like to join in as well.

I've already started and it's quite a challenge when it's cold outside! Can't post an avatar as it keeps saying my picture is too big. Rawpriestess has also had a go at trying to reduce it but it still won't work.

There is a current pic of me in the 'About' section of my blog.

Tracy

www.rawfoodjournal.typepad.com

protea

12-20-2006, 08:55 PM

I'm in too!! I've had a difficult last few months trying to go raw, but I KNOW that 2007 will be my raw year!

Raw Jewelrylady

12-20-2006, 09:09 PM

Lay-lay
Killik
trinity082482
veeg
alex
luna99
iris
Walkin'onWater
valligator
maraw
tvillemom
lifeAgift
PeachyMama
Alba
Nenyath
Mrandal (awesome new aviator, you look beautiful)
mom4twins

Wow what a great group! Awesome, can't wait to begin this journey with you all!

I'm already Raw-but would like to join the group for support!

I have been High Raw for most of the Summer-but stumbled big-time this Fall.

Count me in...& I will start a new journal with pics...

Lana

fairygirl

12-20-2006, 11:04 PM

Guys,

please count me in!! Im super pumped. And in January ill be going to Fiji, then New Zealand and Australia so im sure ill get to eat some WONDERFUL fruits and veggies :D
Im up in northern canada where its hard to get good produce in the winter, but i do my best!

good luck everyone and thanks for the support...bottom line is : WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!!

Nenyath

12-20-2006, 11:49 PM

Fairygirl, you are so lucky! Where in Australia will you be going? And New Zealand, please say hello to NZ from me! It will be a great journey I am sure!

There is a really a lot joining in, how awesome is that!

Fly forever free..

AICgem

12-21-2006, 06:13 AM

count me in too!! I think I'll do the bracelet thing too, or a charm necklace(being a jeweler I'm sure I can figure something out, maybe use the birthstone for each month of success...)

veeg

12-21-2006, 10:35 AM

New Year's Day is just ten days away!!! Polish off those apples, get your blenders in smoothie makin' mode and get ready to RAWK!!!

Antari

12-21-2006, 12:58 PM

I'm ready for it! Wonderful couple of weeks, until the fog came down and I wanted something hot and cooked :(

January 1st is the start of a new Raw life and this is the place to be to keep me on track!

fairygirl

12-21-2006, 10:52 PM

Nenyath,

hey! yeah im suuuper pumped to go Down Under. Have u been to OZ or NZ? this is my first time, and im going to see Sheryl and Piers from Raw Pleasure! How cool is that?!?!?!?!? :D i cant wait to meet them.

yes its great that there are so many people on board for the new year!

tvillemom

12-26-2006, 07:31 AM

Is everyone gearing up for the new year??? Looking for an amazing recipe to start off??? How about a fast??? Just wondering what ya'll will do to "ring" in the new year!
I plan to make a pie...maybe blueberry, or apple crisp.
Starting the morning with, probably a green smoothie.....
How about ya'll? Maybe we could all list our FAVORITE recipes, and where they come from to give everyone something to look forward to???
Getting more excited as the days go by!
Wendi

luna99

12-26-2006, 10:21 AM

well, I got two new raw books for christmas so maybe I'll find a great recipe in there and take it to the new years party I'm going to. It's going to be a small party with just a few friends... but maybe I can introduce them to raw food and have them try a bit....

yay! I'm so excited. after all this SAD eating I've been doing while away on vacation.. I can't wait to feel light and healthy again.

seriously.. I've been visiting my folks and we've been eating so much and such heavy food! :o

but today I'm going to a raw food restaurant in houston so that should be great! :D

mima4nyc

12-26-2006, 02:56 PM

I want to join too...I have been raw on and off - more off honestly...and I am at the point where I really feel my body is full of toxins...that my body is screaming to help him get rid of all the junk food...I am so overweight...and generally do not feel physically well...haven`t done anything that even looks like a workout for million of years...and I am really fed up with all this!
So, I do not know if I will succeed, but I really want to try and do my best...and I know I will get great support here...so, please count me in.
I am so excited about this journey...

God bless us all!!!
Mima

D'vorah

12-26-2006, 03:20 PM

Include me.

I'll post my needs and goals later.

I need this.

Deborah

Lady Green Jeans

12-26-2006, 03:58 PM

Count me in, too. I had already re-committed going raw to myself and advised friends that I would not be joining them in non-raw treats after the first of the year. Really looking forward to feeling better on 100% with such a like-minded, supportive group. Now all I need is to figure how to post my pic and a later pic.

Goals that come to mind: feeling and looking better, weight loss, and saying goodbye to lower back pain and low energy/depression.

2007 is gonna be a great year!

travelingtoes

12-26-2006, 05:11 PM

COUNT ME IN, TOO!! It's more fun if there is a bunch of us trying to be good. :)

everclear

12-26-2006, 05:37 PM

konmai

12-26-2006, 06:20 PM

me too please!!!!!!!!! :D

doit

12-26-2006, 08:49 PM

I'm in too. This week I've eaten more than my share of bad foods.

I'm reading a book called The Hallelujia Diet. It's 85%, or more raw 15% or less cooked. No meat products. This is the way I want to go, BUT... I won't eat cooked foods every day.

Can I still join you?

Rawzula

12-26-2006, 09:50 PM

This website is based around Alissa's book, "Living on Live Food". Everyone here is aiming for (or is already) 100% raw.

Talking about following another author's program in a thread like this isn't recommended.

If you want to do that "other" approach, it's your decision.

If I seem a bit harsh, I apologize. Being 100% raw is a subject I feel very strongly about. I truly mean no disrespect when I say this.

misslinda

12-26-2006, 10:33 PM

I've given myself an ULTIMATUM.........

Exactly May 23rd 2007, I will post before and after pictures of me wearing a bikini. I have pics from 2004 and on. Thses neck and back injuries are becoming a mood point and I'm looking forward to running again,going on a nice date with a gentlemen that wants to hike or run,go power shopping for 6 hours,go to the gym for 4 hours,wear heels without pain!!!!!!!!!!!!

SOooooooooooooooooooo, THIS IS IT OR I WILL GO BACK TO SOME OTHER CRAZY WAY OF EATING---WEL MAYBE GO CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :rolleyes:

I SEE SOME OF THE DISCO QUEENS HERE........HI TIVILLEMOM!!!!!!!

tvillemom

12-27-2006, 08:07 AM

Boysenberry

12-27-2006, 09:45 AM

I'm all over that!! Where can we keep a journal?

My goals for 2007, besides being 100% raw, are: lose 60 pounds and run a raw marathon... Lake Tahoe Sept. 29, 2007.

Loni

12-27-2006, 10:46 AM

I feel so inspired by you all. Im new to the board.
Im a vegetarian but Im terribly addicted to JUNK food. I would love to try a 30 day challenge.

Jan. 1st The first day of my new life style.

MelissaW

12-27-2006, 11:33 AM

rawpesto

12-27-2006, 11:52 AM

I'm IN!!!!
I've been teetering back and forth for a while now (holidays made it hard) and ALWAYS find that I can't wait to go back to raw....so I'm totally in.
I will pass that on to my new students (since I just Alissa's first two classes) and help them set goals as well. Maybe seeing my goal and transformation will inspire them!
I'll post a 'before' pic before the 1st.

Good luck to everyone!!

tvillemom

12-27-2006, 11:54 AM

How do I post a pic, and change my avatar? Where is the best place to post a "before" pic? My journal? I'm looking forward to seeing my changes take place!
Wendi

rawpesto

12-27-2006, 11:54 AM

Please count me in as well!

A few months ago I aimed to be 100% RAW while going through my infertility treatments. Slowly the number dropped to 0%. With the hormone injections and after the invitro procedure (they recommended not lifting, bending, or any straining for 2 weeks), my emotions went wacky and I lost my focus to be healthy. I had a wonderful time being a mommy for 7 weeks, before my miscarriage with twins. For the year 2007 I'd like to detox my body from the progesterone and other hormones I was given. I'd like to have a pure and healthy body, to prepare for my next pregnancy. Also I'd like to raise my vibration to attract abundance and the joy of life.

I am with you there. I would like to be a full 2-3 months raw before trying again. We will be doing AI starting Feb or Mar. I will be thinking of you as you go though your process!!

misslinda

12-27-2006, 11:56 AM

HEY MISSLINDA....I LOVE YOU!!!
Is it possible to wear heals without pain??? :rolleyes: I don't think I could ever ....NEVER post pictures of me in a bathing suit....it might take 10 years of me going 100% raw to do that! :D Anyway...gearing up for January 1st......HOW ARE YA'LL CELEBRATING????!!!!! :D
Wendi
Oh yeah, I think for DOIT I've read Hallelujah Acres...I think they have a wonderful approach for someone who has been eating SAD their whole life. I think as long as you are TRYING to make it to 100%, and that is your GOAL..then I SAY join in...just my little 2 cents worth! We are all here to support each other. Maybe you could join in and just not list EVERYTHING you are eating in a day...as to not tempt the rest of us??? Maybe I'm wrong, but you know what they say about opinions..... :rolleyes:
Wendi

MUahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Well chickadee, I was going to go out in the city with a small group of friends doing the formal,dinner and jazz music BUT the way I've been feeeeeeeeeeeeeling, I'm probably going rest and do some energy work. Hmmmmmmm, maybe I'm also afraid falling again--DANG IT, I should just take the VICODIN and head out!!!!!! :rolleyes: ...........WHAT ABOUT YOU?????

Maria

12-27-2006, 11:59 AM

I'm in! I was 100% raw for six months but lost so much weight I got scared. I've been learning to make a more varied raw diet with more calories to keep my weight up. I'm going to go back to !00% as I felt really good!

misslinda

12-27-2006, 12:03 PM

How do I post a pic, and change my avatar? Where is the best place to post a "before" pic? My journal? I'm looking forward to seeing my changes take place!
Wendi

Avatar: go to USER CP tab at the top of page (the bell peppers )

then left hand side tab "change avatar"

click on browse and pick your file on your computer

then Save.

Journal:

go to the 30 day challenge photo section and click on my gallery tab

there should be a button that says "add photo"
and then it will let you put a description etc.

IamLoved

12-27-2006, 01:23 PM

Please count me in on this.

I have been struggling big time the last year. I was raw for 5 months last year and loved it so much. I had a big talk with my husband last night and today is the last day one of staring over on raw that I ever want to have again. I am a much happier person when I am raw. Even my husband noticed how much happier I was when I was raw. So I am with you. I actually started today. I can not put it off any more. I feel too miserable and awful. I will get some new pictures and post them here too.
This is a great idea.

On another note, does anyone know how to resize your pictures? Mine are too big and I don't know how to fix them. I would love to put an avator in.
Thanks.

Looking forward to a happy, healthy, raw 2007! And beyond!

dewraw

12-27-2006, 02:18 PM

I'm in for the 2007 Raw Food Challenge! I'm a vegetarian right now, but still feel sluggish and tired, I want my skin to glow and lose 25 extra pounds that I put on within a year. I want to be healthly in every way, body wise, and mentally. :cool:

rawnpawgirl

12-27-2006, 02:47 PM

I would love to be a part of the 2007 1 Year Challenge, so please do count me in!

My goals are to be low fat raw vegan, to be in the best athletic shape of my life (I am 40) to have a flat and toned tummy, to increase my level of consciousness and spirituality, to not be scared of my emotions, to be more active with my 3 kids, to be vulnerable with my husband and take our sex life to a whole new RAW level, and to do things every day that GIVE to others, and take me out of my comfort zone.

These are my goals. I would love to hear others' goals that are embarking on this challenge.

swingbolder

12-27-2006, 03:03 PM

I am in for the challenge too, I've made a number of positive changes over the past few months and want to continue.

In October, I committed to 100% raw again after several weeks of eating cooked. To symbolize this commitment (and because I was feeling that I needed the strength of a warrior to achieve it) I chopped my hair off to about 1/4 inch. Except for maybe four or five slipups, I've stayed at 100% since then.

In November, I made the commitment, which I've wanted to make for over 10 years now but could never keep consistently, to a daily meditation practice come h*ll or high water. No matter how tired I am, no matter how full my belly is, no matter if it isn't the perfect time of day or if the house is noisy. Just commit to sitting on that cushion every day. To symbolize the seriousness of this commitment, I again buzzcutted my hair. I realize this sounds kind of extreme, but the haircut did give me a "new start." I have only missed one day of meditation since that day.

In December, I made the commitment to water fast for 24 hours every Sunday, for both spiritual and health reasons. It's been four Sundays now and so far so good. This one practice I've also been wanting to do for several years now and even though it's only been a month, I'm seeing that the benefits of it have been manifold. Physically and spiritually as well.

For the new year, I'm going to continue with these practices and add to them 20 minutes of walking per day. I usually exercise regularly but I let school get the best of me this past semester, I was way too busy and exercizing fell by the wayside.

I also want to incorporate one juice day a week (Saturday) to get rid of leftovers in the fridge (stuff like carrots and celery which tend to get forgotten in the veggie bin) and one cooked meal a week, on Friday evenings. This last point I have thought about long and hard and it will be somewhat of an experiment on my part. My goal is to be 100% raw forever someday but I've been doing this raw thing for two years now and I do great at 100% for several months, then go off for a few weeks, then go back to raw and have to detox all over again. I'm tired of that cycle and want to try something new. I am taking my inspiration here from poster Dave Mason who says he tapered off cooked food gradually and has now been 100% for several years.

Because of this on-again, off-again pattern of mine over the past 2 years, I'm concluding that I'm not quite ready for the "I'm never going to eat cooked food again" declaration so I'm hoping that feeding the desire once a week will keep it at bay and also prevent those weeks-long jags going off of raw food bc of built-up unfulfilled desires. I'm betting that my weekend fasting will put the brakes on any tendency to go over that one cooked-meal-a week quota.

In keeping with the mission of this site I will not be discussing my one cooked meal (on Fridays) in this thread but I will be honest and post if I fail in my attempt.

I am looking forward to "challenging" with each and every one of you. :)

Conscious Midwife

12-27-2006, 03:24 PM

I've given myself an ULTIMATUM.........

Exactly May 23rd 2007, I will post before and after pictures of me wearing a bikini. I have pics from 2004 and on. Thses neck and back injuries are becoming a mood point and I'm looking forward to running again,going on a nice date with a gentlemen that wants to hike or run,go power shopping for 6 hours,go to the gym for 4 hours,wear heels without pain!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to do this

Before pics posted for our cyber family to see, really enhances the accountability. The after pics just help to tell he hole vibrant story and encourage others.

I can do the bikini but maybe a TANKINI with a beautiful sarong?!?!?!

HMMMMMMMMMMMM

I'm Scared of the camera :eek: :o

PeachyMama

12-27-2006, 05:00 PM

D'vorah

12-27-2006, 06:13 PM

Is it okay if we don't post pictures? Although I trust the members in this forum, sadly, through my hobby/job, I have collected a couple of internet stalkers. While I don't think they'll find me here, I can't be 100% sure of that, and I'm just more comfortable not putting my picture online.

I haven't seen anyone suggest any rules, I think we all just want a mutual support and accountability group, and I surely wouldn't post pics if it's not safe or comfortable. I have my before pics, but I'm not posting them for now, I'm pretty ashamed of them.

Deborah

tlyw

12-27-2006, 06:18 PM

I'm in for the 30 day challenge starting 1/1/2007!

sungoddess

12-27-2006, 07:43 PM

I'm in!!!!!!! I have been 100% for 5 months! I love it and want to make all of 2007 a RAW year!!!!!

I hope that at this time next year my skin will be perfect and my hormones will be balanced!!!!!

I am going to work on

not eating too much at one time
continuing low fat
not eating more than one piece of fruit close to bedtime
jog 6 x week
yoga!
focus on what I want to attract!

rawxanne

12-27-2006, 08:37 PM

yay! this is exactly what I have been looking for - lots of like - minded people who want to live the 'raw dream' like me! But seriously folks, doesnt it sound like bliss???
I think its really important to think about what you are 'gaining' when going raw and not what you are 'giving up' - thats what I plan to focus on.
I have planned to go 100% raw on January 1rst all by my lonesome so what better way to do it than with you guys :)
Anyways...I plan to go raw, 100% same day/year as ye'all. Kicking and screaming I will do it and in one year will be reaping the rewards - and so will all of you!!!
Best of luck everybody,

Freya.xxxxxxxx ;)

misslinda

12-28-2006, 12:13 AM

I realized that there is a "30 Day challenge for January" so I will be doing that one instead but BEST TO YOU ALL in your "one year challenge!!!!" :)

rawxanne

12-28-2006, 07:25 AM

count me in for the one year raw challlenge! I genuinly cant wait to begin, although I am also a bit scared too (what will I do without caffiene??? :rolleyes: Im sure I'll cope!)
Good luck to everybody. Hope yo all have a trully raw and magic year!

Freya

eve

12-28-2006, 08:05 AM

YAY!!!

last month, i came here sooooooo excited about going 100% raw. i signed my writ of divorce from my two husbands (ben and jerry) and was ready for a life change.

i have NEVER been lactose intolerant, but after having been 100% raw for 10 days, i had some dairy and ... well, let's just say ... my digestive tract experienced some challenges!!! :p

but due to natural human depravity, i fell off the wagon. it's amazing that i did, because i felt sooooo good 100% raw and everything was going great. yet i fell off. :o makes no sense whatsoever. went out to a thai restaurant with a friend while in NY, and have been struggling ever since. i even re-married my two husbands, you guys!

and as much as we love the human body for its resilience, the "resilience factor" works against you when you fall off the wagon because though you feel physically sick the first day, your body adjusts ... even to the crap you stuff in your body!

my point? COUNT ME IN!!!!!

i'm not a numerologist, but i agree that the number seven has significance. i have a wonderful feeling that spiritually, physically, energetically and in every other way, 2007 is going to be my year. each of the past few years has been amazing for me and better than the previous, so i expect nothing but a wonderful time for 2007 and beyond. PLUS i can't stand this back-fat i'm starting to feel :eek: or the reality that if i don't treat my body right now ... i'll have health consequences in the future. problem is, when the future comes, i won't be able to jump in the time machine and change anything.

brace yourself, here's the current pic. i hope to be free from unnecessary, toxic, mcNasty blubbery FAT by this time next year!

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos2679/2/74/95/11/11/3/311119574206_0_ALB.jpg

tvillemom

12-28-2006, 08:06 AM

MUahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Well chickadee, I was going to go out in the city with a small group of friends doing the formal,dinner and jazz music BUT the way I've been feeeeeeeeeeeeeling, I'm probably going rest and do some energy work. Hmmmmmmm, maybe I'm also afraid falling again--DANG IT, I should just take the VICODIN and head out!!!!!! :rolleyes: ...........WHAT ABOUT YOU?????

Misslinda I'm going to have a couple of friends over for New Year's Eve. They have children also (mine are 11, 9, and 6) and the kids can play games, kareoke, etc. and grown-ups will do the same, but plan on doing a night of TEXAS HOLD-EM! The food plan for everyone is to bring a finger food. I'm going to make a pie, some fudge, and eat a salad before hand. Maybe some crackers and dip too, guacamole is a great favorite, and some raw corn chips would go well with the "texas" theme of playing poker EH? I hope you have a great night. Why is it that you fall so much? Is it because, since you've fallen a couple of times, you dwell on the fear of falling again, and end up falling anyway?? Just a thought. My prayers are with you!
Wendi

tvillemom

12-28-2006, 08:10 AM

Please count me in as well!

A few months ago I aimed to be 100% RAW while going through my infertility treatments. Slowly the number dropped to 0%. With the hormone injections and after the invitro procedure (they recommended not lifting, bending, or any straining for 2 weeks), my emotions went wacky and I lost my focus to be healthy. I had a wonderful time being a mommy for 7 weeks, before my miscarriage with twins. For the year 2007 I'd like to detox my body from the progesterone and other hormones I was given. I'd like to have a pure and healthy body, to prepare for my next pregnancy. Also I'd like to raise my vibration to attract abundance and the joy of life.

MelissaW I'm sorry to hear of your miscarriage. I know from experience (I've had 2) how devestating it can be. I also know, for one of my "times" it was my personally biggest spiritual growing time with God. I will remember you in my prayers, maybe by this time next year, you will be a mommy to a beautiful baby (or 2, or 3 :D ) God Bless! AND yes, I think raw eating is the way to go, to give your babies the ultimate nutrition they will need! Do your Dr.s agree with your eating choice?? God Bless.
Wendi

veeg

12-28-2006, 10:08 AM

It feels really great to have this group excited and committed!

In 2007 I'm going to:

focus on mono meals as much as I can
meditate more consistently
have fun

shakti17

12-28-2006, 10:42 AM

hi gang,

i am in for the challenge....i have slacked a bit on the raw since i have been pregnant.....i was barfing up anything raw practically in the beginning, but now there is no reason for me to stay cooked as i am feeling fine when i do eat raw food..... so i was all raw today so far
i just ate the yummiest kale salad! yum!
i may eat a bit of cooked the next few days too.....to make the transition a bit, as i dont want to shock the little one w any detox! although i think it will be ok since i was eating raw for a long time before.

happy new year everyone!!!!

my resolutions:
1. raw
2. regular yoga practice
3. stay in peace/practice non-reaction

i also love numbers too...and yes, 7 is a good one! also i just turned 33....my favorite number!

yay! :cool:

maraw

12-28-2006, 01:12 PM

I saw my doctor yesterday about the big six-week cleanse I am going to begin the year with. It starts off with colon and liver, and then moves to kidneys, spleen, gallbladder and the rest. I am excited, and just a bit anxious, but excited really. In the meantime, the cleanse requires an all raw diet which is why I am beginning this challenge along with the cleanse. I think it is a great start to the year!

Has anyone found anything to use for the "bead/charm-a-month" success bracelet? I really think that will help me to stay focused especially when dining out.

Any suggestions are more than welcome!

tvillemom

12-28-2006, 01:18 PM

What kind of cleanse are you using? I really want to do some type of major cleanse through my body....sounds like yours will be a TOTAL body cleanse. Is this by the Dr.? or something you bought from the HFS, OR is the DR. administering the cleanse??? Thanks for your help.
Wendi

mongomango

12-28-2006, 01:25 PM

On another note, does anyone know how to resize your pictures? Mine are too big and I don't know how to fix them. I would love to put an avator in.
Thanks.

Here is a free program to download. It's very easy to use and will let you manipulate photos in all sorts of ways. To resize, simply go to file which is at the top left of the program, then choose open, browse your computer to find the picture that you want. Open that picture and go 2 places over at the top of the program to image, click on resize/resample and change the size to what you want. You can play with it till you get it how you want it. It does not alter your original file, just make sure when you save it that you rename it, otherwise your original picture will be lost.

http://www.irfanview.com/

maraw

12-28-2006, 01:52 PM

What kind of cleanse are you using?... Wendi

It is a food and supplement cleanse, and yes it is followed or administered by the doctor. It starts with a major flush and then continues on more gently working through various organs.

My lymph system is a mess right now and I have been wanting to do this for a while, but the cost has been prohibitive. And really, I was hoping to locate a physician to guide me through it in case I had questions or concerns. I'm glad I waited.

If you like Wendi, send me your email and I will ask the doctor to get in touch with you and send you more info. I know they would be happy to do so. They are regular MDs, but with a more holistic and preventive approach to medicine.

Hope this helps!
Anna

Gwena

12-28-2006, 02:56 PM

Count me in!

I'm going to be starting the new year with a few of my closest pals, and a month long cleanse. Can't wait to begin anew! :p

dewraw

12-28-2006, 03:50 PM

How do I keep a journal?

Marlie28

12-28-2006, 04:27 PM

I'm so happy I found this group! I decided a few weeks ago that I wanted to be raw for all of 2007 and just came across all of you. Count me in please!

Best wishes and thoughts to everyone!

Peace and love,
Marlena

PreciousLight

12-28-2006, 04:55 PM

I'm ready to take it a day at a time. I'm on and will apply myself, each hour, each meal, each day at a time. I have had a few short relapses last year. And the results were less than desireable. I also need to lose a few extra pounds. 2007 here I come :)

Tito235

12-29-2006, 04:50 AM

I don't know if I can do this as my original determination was to start on 1-2-07. I can do the year "Ready to RAWK 2007 Raw FOR A YEAR!" from that date as I have a really big family obligation that is part custom. I would have a year to ween them to my new lifestyle.

So I am determined to support from that date for the RAWK 2007 to 1-2-2008. If this disqualifies me, then I understand.

Tito

travelingtoes

12-29-2006, 04:57 AM

How do I keep a journal?

Scroll all the way to the top of this page, there is a button that says "Post your Photos" Right under is a link "Click here for instructions on posting photos and journaling."

Start there! :)

moonstar

12-29-2006, 05:48 AM

Please add me to the 2007 challenge! :-)

Oh my gosh -- was doing so well until about a week after Thanksgiving. Then, fell off of the wagon BIG TIME! I hate the way that I feel today (Friday, 12/29) :-(.

iris

12-29-2006, 07:40 AM

What a group!!! :) :) :)

I'll be celebrating the countdown to 2007 with three days of "energy-soups".

luna99

12-29-2006, 03:11 PM

for the next few days leading up to new years eve, I'm going to do my best to at least eat lighter.... because I've been SO HORRIBLE over the holidays and eating very heavy stuff.

I've now realized that one of the hardest parts of going raw is going to be socializing and not giving into temptation while others around me eat SAD.

D'vorah

12-29-2006, 03:34 PM

Lay-Lay

12-29-2006, 03:46 PM

Howdy everyone! Wow, alot of challengers! I look forward to taking this journey with all of you. I have enjoyed a a few days on a cruise ship in the caribbean. Great time, but I returned very ill. I thought I had the flu. I tried everything (but raw, being I had no energy to go through the store since in got back from the trip). My husband finally dragged me to the doctor, which he told me I had a viral infection common to cruise ships. Lovely. I am a little better today. I can't wait to begin this one year challenge and look forward to sharing this all with you all.

Lay-Lay

12-29-2006, 03:50 PM

By the way, if someone else feels like adding all the challengers to a list and posting it, it would greatly be appreciated. I am still under the weather. If not I will do it when I am feeling better. :)

iris

12-30-2006, 11:13 PM

if someone else feels like adding all the challengers to a list...
Sure. Here we are:

Lay-lay
Killik
trinity082482
veeg
alex
luna99
iris
Walkin'onWater
valligator
maraw
tvillemom
lifeAgift
PeachyMama
Alba
Nenyath
mrandal
mom4twins
RawPassion
English Tracy
protea
lanasq
fairygirl
AICgem
Antari
mima4nyc
Dvorah
Lady Green Jeans
travelingtoes
everclear
konmai
doit
misslinda
Boysenberry
Loni
MelissaW
rawpesto
missionarymamato5
dewraw
rawpawngirl
swingbolder
sungoddess
freyabluebell
eve
shakti17
Gwena
Marlie28
PreciousLight
Tito235
Moonstar

I'm not sure about tlyw - you stated you were in for the 30 day challenge, but you might consider the 365 days aswell?! - or about mongomango, who graciously helped out with a program to download, perhaps you wish to join the challenge too?!

:)

salsababy

12-31-2006, 12:07 AM

Count me in. :o

Tito235

12-31-2006, 04:33 AM

Count me in from the first as opposed to the 2nd. Let me tell you why. This week I have been over-doing it on cooked food that now it actually disgusts me. I feel lethargic, depressed, and can clearly see the difference in my attitude before and after eating cooked foods.

What prompted me also was the feedback received by Luna99 this morning. This was so perfect for me as I have to crucial functions tomorrow, one of which there is literally pressure to eat cooked foods. I will apply the feedback she received.

Lets do this!

"You cannot judge the quality of another's friendship by superficial appearances, especially when things are going smoothly. It is only when we have experienced the worst, most crushing of timeswhen we have plumbed the depths of lifethat we can experience the joys of genuine friendship. Only a man of principle, a woman of resolvea person who stays true to their chosen pathcan be a trusted and true friend, and have real friends in turn." -Daisaku Ikeda

I want to lastly wish everyone a very happy and safe New Years. See you on the otherside.

;)

Trinity

12-31-2006, 07:04 AM

I'm in:) I'm at 98% raw and I'm in. Thank you I look forward to this new phase of growth and self committment:)

luna99

12-31-2006, 08:44 AM

is everyone getting ready? I'm so excited and can't wait to start! I'm making some raw food for the new years party I'm going to tonight (not sure what I'm making as of yet) and will be kicking the year off right!

veeg

12-31-2006, 10:07 AM

ready to rawk!!!

dreamrawalwz

12-31-2006, 10:27 AM

I'm in! Last year I went 9 months. Just fully started back 100% last week. I'm still going to say i start 1/1/07.

(copied from my jan. challenge)
This is the year I will focus on me! I'd like to really become strong and flexible again. I want to treat my body with respect both physically and mentally. I deserve respect.

This year I'd like to gradually listen to my body and get to mono eating, all organic if possible, and 36 hour fasts saturday evening to monday morning.

Rawzula

12-31-2006, 12:03 PM

I'm definitely getting ready. I didn't buy much, just 2 bags of carrots and an apple. I plan on starting out the New Year with the Master Cleanser...minus the maple syrup:eek:.

Spirit

12-31-2006, 04:03 PM

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luna99

12-31-2006, 04:29 PM

I feel like I'm posting too much but I'm so excited! A part of me felt like I should eat some big, heavy meal as my "last meal" before I start my raw lifestyle.... but then the sensible side of me thought "why do that? why hurt your body? and besides, fresh, light, raw food tastes so much better and is so yummy!"....

so I had apple slices with avocado, sprouts, and a little agave syrup on nori sheets instead! mmmm sooo good. that will definitely be a regular meal for me.

raw is the best! :D

I'd also like to invite everyone to come read my journal.. i'm going to be tracking everything very carefully as I go and taking many photos along they way.. it should be interesting to see the changes...

currently I'm probably about 80 pounds overweight (ugh! it's hard to type that) and I'm wondering if I'm going to have dramatic changes in the beginning.

Gwena

12-31-2006, 04:41 PM

I'm so excited about 2007! This is gonna be so awesome!!! :D

My boyfriend is in on this as well. He was so excited to begin that he started 3 days ago. This is gonna be so much easier with him on board. He's always been into raw, just not 100%. Now, he's down with the program. :p

Tomorrow is a brand new day, and I'm wishing everyone the best!!

Angeline

12-31-2006, 04:44 PM

My son and I are in. He's been off an on raw foods for the last two months. I've been 100 percent raw since 9/11/06. We are both ready to make this year our year of evolving spiritually, and into better health.

Peace to everyone, and I hope we all have a joyful New Year!!!!

eatyourbroccoli

12-31-2006, 04:52 PM

i'm in...i was planning to do this also. the journaling with pictures is a great idea, and i think ill do that too. which is silly of me to say like ive never heard the idea before because theres an entire section on this site dedicated to it lol..but whatever. im in!! one entire year..here i come!

D'vorah

12-31-2006, 05:31 PM

Vegan Princess

12-31-2006, 06:16 PM

I'll join you all! :D I'm also in the January challenge. I just finished the December challenge and feel great after 30 days raw (with 2 small cheats). I can't wait to see what the new year brings. Happy New Years to all! :p

VP

GoingtoRAW

12-31-2006, 07:13 PM

I've been thinking about it and thinking about it....I WANT IN TOO!! :p

adrienne

12-31-2006, 10:03 PM

Count me in!
I am excited for 2007 - a year for new beginings, a year full of abundant health, happiness, prosperity and wicked (I'm from Boston :D ) yummy raw food!
I'm be journalling on my website
www.journeytoraw.com
Happy New Year everyone!
I'm SO glad to join all of you.
Adrienne

luna99

01-01-2007, 08:28 AM

HAPPY RAW NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

I feel healthier already and think I'll start the day with some yoga and a big glass of water.. then I'll have strawberries and bananas for breakfast. :D

Trinity

01-01-2007, 10:09 AM

Count me in as well!!!! Thanks and love and blessings to all!!!!

Tito235

01-01-2007, 10:15 AM

Yeah for you!!!!!

What was the feedback you got that helped you so much? If it's here on this thread, I'm not seeing it.

Deborah

I think it's great how you prepare yourself for the raw lifestyle!

When it comes to social situations, I know that many fear too many questions or odd looks - what I think is best is just not to make too much fuss about your "diet". The less fuss you make, the less questions asked and all have peace and quiet.

I don't do this because I am afraid of introducing the lifestyle or anything like that but because I don't want to spend hours of explaining or defending something others don't think is right.

Diets are very controversial and in many cases discussing this is totally fruitless - think about regular vs. vegan/vegetarian diet or lowcarb and lowfat and whatever (to me a diet is a lifestyle). For everything there are multiple pros and cons and everyone tends to believe that he is doing what is the right thing.

Don't be scared, try to live your life and have fun. And next time don't forget your fiance's shopping just kidding

cheers,
madmel

veeg

01-01-2007, 10:23 AM

My starting weight is 202.5 (which is the heaviest I've ever been thanks to a year that was on again off again!!!)

I totally committed to this!

Sharon in Colorado

01-01-2007, 10:36 AM

Charts are very helpful. You could make one up in an excel spread sheet and it helps keep you on track. I put one up on my site just last night, in time for people's resolution, with a flash video of it if you want to see what one looks like.

Alba

01-01-2007, 10:50 AM

Hi you guys - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Are we posting pics here? or in a journal?
Love alba

Vegan Princess

01-01-2007, 12:31 PM

Good morning! Greetings to 2007! I am starting my day with a green smoothie (banana, mango, celery, spinach). :)

everclear

01-01-2007, 12:33 PM

Good morning and HAPPY RAW NEW YEAR to everyone! :D I feel charged and ready to do this! :cool:

Stina

01-01-2007, 01:14 PM

salsababy

01-01-2007, 01:38 PM

Hey, I'm committing to 100% raw because I believe people that there is a big difference between 95% raw and total purity and I want to experience it. I've been high raw and experiencing absolutely no problems with the cold Oregon winter (it's not that bad anyway, I'm on the temperate coast). I'm such a food addict that I'm doing a three-day juice fast to break the stranglehold on my taste buds, so I can start fresh.

That's encouraging to know you did well raw with a cold climate. I live in the Northwest and while it's easy to find raw food because we have amazing health-conscious people here, the weather feels very cold to me.

walkingcooper

01-01-2007, 02:26 PM

My feelings exactly! I'm so sick of being in this fat suit. I'm finally addressing it, after years of just ignoring the issue.
Best Wishes!

walkingcooper

01-01-2007, 02:27 PM

So totally with you gals. It's a new year...thank goodness.

Want to spend 2007 getting out of debt and reclaiming my body; I know it's still in here somewhere...LOL

Started 1/1/07 5'8" 235 lbs.

Starting Goals:
To encourage my friends and family.
Become stronger, leaner and Fierce!
Get back into a yoga/pilates routine, after loosing the first 20-40 lbs.
Walk at least 30 mins. a day

adrienne

01-01-2007, 06:42 PM

I made it through the first day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am elated.
I made tons of food to have around - mostly of the sweet snacky variety b/c it is those that will help me stay on track.
2007 is going to be the best year ever!
Hope you all had a wonderful day.
Adrienne

luna99

01-01-2007, 07:53 PM

yay! my first 100% raw day! I feel so proud!

- marci

swingbolder

01-01-2007, 08:23 PM

intake today:

green smoothie
kale chips
salad with creamy italian dressing
orange juice
pecans

Tito235

01-01-2007, 08:30 PM

You think I care!

Went to a party (custom) w/an AP reporter, senator and swore to eat just fruit or veggies, and not talk about RAW. Guess what I spoke about two subjects. :o

1. Raw Diet
2. Global Warming (and how I could get free installation of solar panels)

Guest what; I won! I ate two bananas, 1 apple, et 1 tangerine. :cool:

All after coming from a New Years Gongyo. IE The power of prayer is so strong that I was able to win. :p

NO MATTER WHAT! ;)

I am totally in and totally proud of myself. :cool:

I really apprciate and love the hosts (husband et wife) for both immediately understanding and accepting my new lifestyle. I love you guys. both!!! :cool:

Je vous aime

luna99

01-02-2007, 05:11 AM

good morning 2007 rawbies! here's to another beautiful raw day!

take a deep breath and smile knowing you are treating your body to healthy foods! :D

veeg

01-02-2007, 07:04 AM

I'm feeling great! Already feel "lighter", and the fog of holiday eating is lifting!!!

Yeah Baby!!! :D

tvillemom

01-02-2007, 09:09 AM

Hey everyone! I am sticking to 100% RAW and NOT having caffeine ANYMORE! This is going to be hard for me!
Today's meal PLAN (subject to change)
smoothie
salad
guacamole and crackers or pizza (if I can get the crust done!)
Wendi
Dedicated to 100% RAW for 1 year, taking it 1 day at a time!! :D

GoingtoRAW

01-02-2007, 09:40 AM

I have a really dumb question about journaling. I want to begin journaling and I was wondering if I have to post a pic if I want to have the ability to journal. If not, how do I begin a journal?

Thanks. :confused:

luna99

01-02-2007, 10:03 AM

Dedicated to 100% RAW for 1 year, taking it 1 day at a time!! :D

I really like that wendi! :D one day at a time!

iris

01-02-2007, 03:45 PM

How uplifting to see people so relieved & charged & excited!

I've experienced backpain & tiredness the last days. Today I felt the first 'raw buzz' & shook my head in disbelief at ever getting off the wagon...

@ GoingToRAW - no dumb question at all. As I understand it you'll have to post a pic, but it can be any kind of image, doesn't have to be a photo.

@ tvillemom - caffeine, yes...I stopped five days before new year's...we'll get through!

@ Veeg - I second that 'feeling lighter'. Imagine we'll all have an entire year of 'fog-lifting'...layer after layer...

@ Swingbolder - I went around my place with some incense & while passing the meditation corner I thought of your cutting your hair as a sign of commitment. Just thinking about that intensifies my own motivation, so thank you for sharing!

luna99 said

take a deep breath and smile
Indeed! :)

luna99

01-02-2007, 03:54 PM

I felt kinda sick earlier this afternoon but now I feel great.. really light. I'm also really suprised to see that I'm not tempted at all by sad food (*knocks on wood* :p ) .... someone brought a big plate of cookies into our office and I haven't been wanting one at all!

I just keep thinking that I just don't eat that way anymore. :D

walkingcooper

01-02-2007, 08:30 PM

I know from past experience, that kicking the "cafeine" monster isn't easy; does anyone have a suggestion for the headache? I've had it for almost two days now... Like Alissa mentions in the book, I'm not taking anything for it; since Excedrin is loaded with cafeine, and it's the only thing that works.

I'm so stoked at all of us! Here's to another great day raw! :p

Vegan Princess

01-02-2007, 09:14 PM

Walkingcooper: Unfortunately, the only thing I've found that cures the headaches is time! And sleep. Try drinking a lot of fresh juice if you have a juicer...I find it gives me energy and I don't miss the caffeine (though I'm still drinking the ocassional cup of green tea these days). If it's too hard giving up coffee, do it gradually by switching to green tea first then wean off that. Hang in there...after 2 days you are close to done!

tvillemom

01-03-2007, 09:14 AM

Hey, everyone at the "year" challenge! Yesterday's food was:
B: water
Lunch: banana sliced with drizzled honey
Dinner: salad with slice of key lime pie (maraw's recipe...FABULOUS!!)
I'm short on time, I've got lots to do today!
God Bless
Wendi

swingbolder

01-03-2007, 09:58 AM

@ Swingbolder - I went around my place with some incense & while passing the meditation corner I thought of your cutting your hair as a sign of commitment. Just thinking about that intensifies my own motivation, so thank you for sharing!

You're welcome! Symbolic rituals (such as 'smoking out' one's living space with incense) are very powerful stuff, no? I used to do that with sage myself.

Good morning, raw peeps! I'm looking for salad suggestions -- I've finally had enuf of my Caesar's recipe -- so if anyone has a moment to spare, I'd appreciate it if you would post your favorite salad recipe here.

Lady Green Jeans

01-03-2007, 10:31 AM

Happy new year to everyone! Have been laying low and recovering from a nasty cold. Breakfasts have been fresh red grapefruit juice. Rotating the balance of my small amount of eating between mock salmon pate spread on cuke circles and simply snacking on fruit. Lots of water and warm teas to keep hydrated. Have not really been very hungry since my taste buds were down for several days.

Swingbolder, one of my favorite salads is tender Boston lettuce leaves with chopped walnuts and either dried cranberries or diced dried apricots, topped with a nicely herbed vinagrette dressing and a few grindings of black pepper. Would love your caesar recipe! Romaine is my favorite lettuce.

luna99

01-03-2007, 12:43 PM

i'm home sick today but I'm making sure to eat oranges to get vitamin c for my cold.... I was up all night coughing .. blah.

i'm still sticking to the raw diet though!

have a great third raw day everyone!

veeg

01-03-2007, 02:45 PM

feeling very good!

I've a little bit of a headache on and off - but I guessing it's detox related!

Eating lots and lots of fruit! yum!

Aasyah

01-03-2007, 03:33 PM

Lay-Lay,

This sound great, and will be a wondeful experience for me. Count me in. :)

Aasyah

Vegan Princess

01-03-2007, 05:22 PM

I've got the cold too. :(

Swingbolder: I love love love Alissa's creamy italian dressing. It doesn't taste like italian to me at all...more like a yummy basil. It's prob my fave dressing of all time!

adrienne

01-03-2007, 06:44 PM

3 days raw!!!!!!!
I was so proud tonight (of myself :D ) when I opted not to put bottled creamy dressing on our salad tonight. This is always my weakness and any time before going raw this was one of the things I would allow myself.
I am SO feeling 2007 is the year of the super-duper raw me!
yay!
My husband (not raw but trying to eat well) and I had raw cheesecake with a blueberry puree for dessert - HELLO - raw RAWKS!
Hope everyone had a great day.
Adrienne

IamLoved

01-03-2007, 06:45 PM

I just posted to the wrong topic!

HA HA HA HA HA!

I'm so silly.

So to recap, I am doing good. Day three, going strong. My hardest time is at night. I tend to be a night time muncher. I have been having some nuts or grapes to satisfy that munching desire. So doing well. I am glad to hear that you guys are all doing good as well.

Those people on the other thread are going to be like "who's she?, what's she talking about." HA HA HA!

luna99

01-03-2007, 08:25 PM

well, I can't believe I'm going to say it but I want to be honest... I fell off the bandwagon.

I've been sick all day and feeling horrible and drugged up on cold medicine and about 30 minutes ago I was hungry and my drugged up mind kept telling me I needed a sandwich, and well.. I had one.

but, I'm going to jump right back on tomorrow and keep going...

that's the thing about this.. I want to be raw but i'm realistic too and know I'm not going to be absolutely 100% for the rest of my entire life...

it's a journey...

anyway, am I kicked out of this thread now? lol ;)

Vegan Princess

01-03-2007, 08:58 PM

Luna - jump back on right now! We're waiting for ya! Don't beat yourself up...just keep on chugging. It's hard to be sick and deal with a big change! I am sick too and I know i have been eating more just for comfort. Thankfully it was raw though. Hang in there and feel better!

iris

01-04-2007, 12:20 AM

Three days, going well. Lots of water, lots of greens.

@ luna99, of course you're not kicked out. You're kicked in! I second veganprincess, don't beat yourself up! Treat yourself to something delicious & totally nutritious. Raw is a reward. For me personally, the accountability that a challenge brings depends on being honest, so simply by acknowledging your situation, you're building up strenght for all the ups & downs of the year ahead. Happy journey!

adrienne wrote

I am SO feeling 2007 is the year of the super-duper raw me! Such an energy-boost-mantra!

missionarymamato5 wrote

Those people on the other thread are going to be like "who's she?, what's she talking about." HA HA HA! LOL. Plus, you might have attracted even more challengers to this thread, while they browse the board trying to figure out the context for your post!

swingbolder wrote

Symbolic rituals (such as 'smoking out' one's living space with incense) are very powerful stuff, no? Yep! Definitely.

berrymarymac

01-04-2007, 12:51 AM

I fell off as well. I had my smoothie then realized I didn't have any food for myself! So I went to the market and got some food at the cafe. Nothing bad, but then I got home and had stewed tomatoes and cornbread...then had the icing from an extremely large cookie!! But tomorrow I will start my diet...and I just realized I forgot to get tomatoes and avocados! Guess I'll be heading to the store tomorrow again.

luna99

01-04-2007, 05:54 AM

thanks everyone.. I tried not to feel too guilty about the sandwich and I am going back to raw today... it *is* hard to start something new like this while I'm sick because my body keeps saying it wants things that are familiar and comforting.. haha.. like a ham sandwich? lol. ok, well it makes sense to me. :D

thanks again everyone and mrandal... jump right back into raw with me! :D

RawPassion

01-04-2007, 07:26 AM

Just checking in..so far so good! On my fourth day and maintaining 100%!

For me I always maintain 100% for a few weeks. The real challenge for me will be remaining 100% for two months straight. I feel if I can just get past the two month mark I'll be alright.

Anywho, have a rawesome day everyone!

swingbolder

01-04-2007, 08:06 AM

Swingbolder, one of my favorite salads is tender Boston lettuce leaves with chopped walnuts and either dried cranberries or diced dried apricots, topped with a nicely herbed vinagrette dressing and a few grindings of black pepper. Would love your caesar recipe! Romaine is my favorite lettuce.

Thanks for the recipe, LGJ.

The Caesar's recipe is the BOMB DIGGITY (as we used to say) but it's kind of involved so I will post it when I have more time (my husband needs the computer for work), probably not until the weekend. I got the recipe from Renee Underkoffer's cookbook 'Living on Live Cuisine' which mostly has a gourmet stuff in it. The GREAT thing about the Caesar's recipe is that you can make a big batch of it at once and it will you a week or two because it keeps well in the refridgerator. There is a pine nut parmesan cheese recipe that you sprinkle on top of it that I will post too. Just a warning though it does have nutritional yeast in it which is not raw but is like miso in that it is "living" so some raw people do it eat it. Let me know if that is a problem for you beforehand and I will not bother to spend all that time typing it into the computer.

Intake yesterday:

green smoothie
vanilla/tahini/agave/banana shake
kale chips
avocado/dulse/onion w/basil vinaigrette

veeg

01-04-2007, 10:40 AM

Day Four is upon us.
So far, so good.
Just knowing there are others out there on the same path is helping me stay on track.
In the interest of full disclosure, I did have one slip up: a single oreo. But frankly, I didn't even enjoy it. So I move on!

"If you contribute to other people's happiness you will find the true meaning of life."
-- The Dalai Lama

walkingcooper

01-04-2007, 11:13 AM

Finally got over that darn headache. I had to sleep/rest most of my day off, which was a bummer; but, I'm so happy I didn't succumb to the temptation to take something.

I'm enjoying a large salad with lots of veggies, and some of Alissa's Mock Salmon Pate. Made it for the first time last night, and it's GREAT! Also having a side of flax crackers for the CRUNCH factor!

Best Wishes to all & Thanks V-Princess for the encouragment. :o

walkingcooper

01-04-2007, 11:17 AM

Tell us about these "kale chips" are they in Alissa's book and I've just missed it?
Thanks a bunch,

walkingcooper

01-04-2007, 11:18 AM

SwingBolder,
Tell us about your Kale Chips? Is it in Alissa's book and I"m just missing it?

NOTE TO ALL:
Whose working out? I'm not feeling the energy rush yet; so I'm planning on droping the first 15-20lbs and then get to the gym. In addition I work two jobs; so time is even more limited right now.

Thanks,

Tito235

01-04-2007, 11:32 AM

Apology for my outbreak on the 2nd but I was expiating anger, pride, emotional and physical discomfort all at the same time. I am feeling much better now and my energy and clarity level are becoming stronger. In fact, I feel euphoric as times, esp. in between meals.

I am still Raw and have been able to get a least 11 people (friends, family, and co-workers) to be my Raw Buddies. They can eat Raw but are not allowed to give me Raw and know to yell at me if they see me going for Raw food. (They all agreed).

At the party on the 1st even though I was prideful for not having any of the exotic and varied dishes, I was hassled literally by an AP reporter who was there. He took pride in making smoked something (I think it was beef) and walked around pressuring everyone to try. I was hanging with a bunch of people in the kitchen and he put it in my face. After I said, no thank you, he wouldnt take this for an answer so I immediately told him I was a vegetarian and have been for two years. He insisted. To top this off the host was standing nearby and innocently said, no hes not a raw food eater.

I dont want to get more into details but I have to not only explain it to the best of my ability but there was the wife of the reporter who was familiar with it and totally opposed it.

I kept a low pro and didnt fall in. So again my apologies. Lastly, still feeling prideful I arrived home later than usual last night and my wife had made Stuff Shells with cooked tomatoes and mushrooms. This was one of my favorite dishes. I immediately ate an avocado and a fist full of raw Cashews.

Its really tough at times but what I think helps me is that for me going Raw is not about losing weight, but more about my medical condition. I have some severe medical problems and they literally disappear when I eat Raw. Then other encouragement is the support from this forum and lastly my strong desire to stay healthy so I can see my children grow old and be there to support them.

For those who have had Raw since the 1st remember that failure is not defeat, not persevering is.

:)

giggleblue

01-04-2007, 11:38 AM

hello everyone. i'm new, but i've been lurking for a while. lifeAgift told me about this site, and i believe i have seen swingbolder around on nappturality.

at any rate, on january 1, 2007, i made the decision to become raw. not so much with a time frame in mind, but i feel like a year long thing may be the answer for me. we will see as time goes on...

my partner started in on the journey with me, and i think she has a goal of a year in mind. i was just happy to get someone on my bandwagon.

i brought a book. raw food made easy, and have been using it for recipes and ideas. most of the time, i just make something up, and throw it together for dinner. a lot of time, i don't have time to put thought and planning into the meals.

my main goal is weight loss, and just a general lifestyle change. i want to be healthier and feel and look alive.

i'll be checking in with you all...

luna99

01-04-2007, 11:54 AM

how's everyone doing today? I'm still really sick so my appetite is hardly there.. I had a banana for breakfast.. a tiny bit of zucchini "pasta" with a thai peanut sauce and a bite of raw fudge. I can hardly taste anything at this point anyway....

oh, and to answer the workout question.. no, I"m not working out but it's because I've got this awful cold! Otherwise I would be trying to use my nordictrack. I'll let you know once I start working out how working out on raw is for me.

I hope everyone is having a great 4th day raw!

swingbolder

01-04-2007, 12:49 PM

Hi Giggleblue, welcome to the forum.

SwingBolder,
Tell us about your Kale Chips? Is it in Alissa's book and I"m just missing it?

Hi Walkingcooper,

The kale chips recipe I use is not (IIRC) in Alissa's book. Basically, I take a bunch of kale, break into bite-sized pieces (fairly large bc they shrink in the dehydrator) and marinate for about 1/2 hour in a mixture of olive oil, salt and apple cider vinegar. Proportions really depend on how salty and greasy you want them. I keep the spines on the kale bc they make very good "handles" for the chips. However, the spines are sharp so I don't usually eat them. Some people prefer to take them out altogether but that's too much work for me.

Then I throw them in the dehydrator until very crispy, usually overnight.

They are salty and greasy and fulfill all potato chip/popcorn type urges.

tvillemom

01-04-2007, 03:26 PM

Hi Giggleblue, welcome to the forum.

Hi Walkingcooper,

The kale chips recipe I use is not (IIRC) in Alissa's book. Basically, I take a bunch of kale, break into bite-sized pieces (fairly large bc they shrink in the dehydrator) and marinate for about 1/2 hour in a mixture of olive oil, salt and apple cider vinegar. Proportions really depend on how salty and greasy you want them. I keep the spines on the kale bc they make very good "handles" for the chips. However, the spines are sharp so I don't usually eat them. Some people prefer to take them out altogether but that's too much work for me.

Then I throw them in the dehydrator until very crispy, usually overnight.

They are salty and greasy and fulfill all potato chip/popcorn type urges.

This is how I do my kale chips...no real recipe...I like mine without the "spine" so when they are "done" I can just pop them in my mouth!! They are soooo much like a chip, I forget I'm eating a "green"! Good luck with those....I'm off to another grocery store to find some decent kale!!!
It's good to see everyone here! I don't feel like I'm doing so well....I'm trying to kick caffeine, and not doing so well at "kicking" it! I am waiting for my new juicer to arrive, and then I think I will do a short juice fast! I need some serious detoxing!! I would like some ideas on teas, and what they are specific for if anyone knows!
Todays food:
B: water
L: olives
D: mini pizza I made yesterday
Ya'll take care.
Wendi

eatyourbroccoli

01-04-2007, 03:37 PM

im doing well..obligatory "sore throat on the fourth day" today, though. everytime i go 100% :rolleyes: . guess ill just have to stay 100% from now on then, eh?

Lady Green Jeans

01-04-2007, 03:50 PM

Swingbolder,

Thank you for the direction for your salad. I have Renee's book so no need to post long recipes, but please direct me to the recipe name. Have not really tried too many of her recipes yet. Have been pretty much sticking to one or two simpler books and re-make my fav's.

Vegan Princess

01-04-2007, 07:05 PM

Hang in there Tvillemom. Detoxing from caffeine hurts! But once you get past the headache, it's pretty cool to be able to wake up feeling normal instead of having to wait until that first cup of coffee. I get a lot of energy from fresh juice so I'm sure that will help you too. You're almost through it! I'm sure you'll be feeling good by after the weekend.

Aasyah

01-05-2007, 03:16 PM

Today i began my "Raw for a year" :D

B: Oats (soaked over night in the refridgerator) with honey. Added fresh fruits and raisins. Yum! :p
1 navel Orange.
Water

l: water, water, water.

D: Mixed greens salad, water.
S: Mixed fruit salad.

Aasyah

maraw

01-05-2007, 03:35 PM

Mine begins tomorrow with the start of my 6-week cleanse. I am very excited and look forward to it. I've been cleaning out the pantry this week and getting my mind wrapped around it. There will be more greens and juice and less boxes in the house.

It will be great for the whole family! Can't wait!!

veeg

01-06-2007, 07:19 AM

Getting ready to "close out" week one in a coupla days!

Feeling great and very determined. When the typical triggers surface I remind myself that I am part of an elite group that has committed to making 2007 a totally raw year!

maraw

01-06-2007, 08:50 AM

Ok, so this morning I took five herbal detox capsules and had to drink 2 CUPS of olive oil and 1 cup of grapefruit juice. I think I may be sick. :( I called the doctor and he said to suck on a lemon and to keep moving around - that the feeling should pass in about an hour. I can't tell you how yucky I feel right now! He said the first time you do this, it's the hardest. I certainly hope so.

Is anyone else doing a cleanse like this? I would love to hear your thoughts. I am going to move forward and DO THIS!

sareli

01-06-2007, 09:28 AM

Sign me up!

Today is day 1. I've done the vegan thing for about a year, but am entering in on a quasi-SAD diet. I eat a lot of crap, but a ton of healthy food too. I am a stay at home mom to my 4 year old daughter and my son who is 9months old today and totally breastfed. :D

I am going to need a ton of support, this isn't going to go over well with family--especially my dairy farmer father :rolleyes:

my goals are:
weightloss, gain energy, rid toxins, rid candida, heal muscle and joint soreness, clear my head, and to find balance.

i can't grocery shop until thursday so it'll be slim pickins around here--i didn't plan in advance--hopefully the nuts will help tide me over. i'll have to figure out how to get my picture up.

i'm looking forward to meeting you all!
sarah

Vegan Princess

01-06-2007, 01:05 PM

Veeg: an "elite" group...hehe I like that!

Maraw: 2 CUPS of olive oil?? I don't think I could do it! I remember how hard it was for me to try and take a spoon full of flax. Blech! Just try and focus on the outcome and how great you will feel. How many times do you have to do that?

rawwannabe

01-06-2007, 01:32 PM

Oh wow, maraw! I personally have not done this cleanse, but have read about it. Please let us know the effects and good luck!

walkingcooper

01-07-2007, 09:17 AM

MaRaw...don't know how you did it...All that olive oil; Hope you're feeling better now. Let us know what came out of it!

I'm starting a "First Cleanse" by Renew Life tomorrow; in addition, they have a "leaky gut" support and a fiber powder to help carry the toxins out. I decided to do this to help with the effects of the detox I'm experiencing. Still having headaches on and off, and kinda tired. I will say there have been a few nice energy boosts here and there; but, not the overal "awake and clear" I've felt when going raw before. I work at two jobs, and have a very messed up sleep schedule; so that might be contributing to the fatigue problem. Not sure what I can do about that just yet.

Can you eat too many nuts? I was just thinking about it because I'm leaning so much on them for my protein and hunger satisfaction. My appetite is just now starting to level out a bit.

Typical day is like this:

@ 2am 2 grapefruit w/ half avacado. (this is during 3rd shift at the hospital)
@ 8am apple with raisins and almonds(1/4 cup)
Lunch is a large salad w/mock salmon pate and/or flax crackers
@ 2pm I'll usually have a piece of fruit and/or some nuts(1/4 cup)
most evenings that I have to work I sleep from 5-10pm so I don't usually eat "dinner"
@10 pm I might have a piece of fruit or something quick just to hold me over till my 2am meal.I'm so thankful that we have this forum for support and encouragment! I wish you all the best as we enter into the second week!

maraw

01-07-2007, 10:26 AM

Things did turn out well, but I have to say - yesterday was a REALLY bad day! I felt just awful. The doctor told me that it was toxins from my colon being released into my blood stream and that I need to just continue on until they were moving out. They did, and I feel much better today.

I too have supplements to take for the next six weeks. I am eating light (really because I don't feel much like eating at all) and staying quiet. I will begin a daily yoga/exercise routine tomorrow. My family has been great - I must admit.

I hope your beginnings are better and smoother than mine!

Best wishes.

adrienne

01-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Hi everyone!
Hope you all are doing well and enjoying the raw ride.
Hope you are feeling better maraw, cleansing can be tough but SO worth it. I did a 2 week cleanse last month and had a serious detox reaction and felt beyond awful and still had to go to work :( but the next day I felt amazing and even did a 1 1/2 hour exercise class (and I don't work out often)
So know that you will come out the other side feeling much better.

I am feeling so great on raw this time around. I have been on and off this path for 2+ years. This time is different, as it is each time, but now I feel momentum and drive to reach my health and happiness goals. And I feel so relieved. AND I get to eat pizza (maraw's crust recipe is awesome!) and chocolate cake!!!!!!!!! And the thought of eating them doesn't make me crazy like with cooked.

Let's all keep on keepin' on!

maraw

01-07-2007, 06:02 PM

Me too! I don't if it's just getting my mind around it, or the cleanse or what - but I feel very comfortable with my raw stuff lately. Very secure in it. Even though I still cook for family, I'm not tempted - in fact, it smells pretty bad to me. I have to get my husband and children to taste everything to see how it is coming along... :rolleyes:

As for this evening, I am having my "mock chicken salad" with a touch of tahini - really good - I may have to modify the recipe!

You guys have a wonderful Sunday evening -

Anna

veeg

01-08-2007, 05:43 AM

today I weigh 197.5 --- 5 pounds down from starting weight of 202.5.

More important than the numbers, I really feel so much better than I've felt in a long time. When I had gone back to cooked foods I was achy most of the time; I was irritable and it was hard to focus. Also, making decisions about what to eat seemed to consume a good deal of my time. I'd have these internal debates about what was "good" and what was "bad". Now I start may day with fresh fruit and during the day I'll eat some more fruit, maybe some nuts and a salad. At night I grab some more fruit or a salad. Things are simpler and less stressful.

Let's all keep this going!

Tito235

01-08-2007, 09:09 PM

Wish I could say the same. I was extremely sick today. My stomach felt like it was tied in knots, I had severe gestational pain and very lethargic. I was totally out of my usually demeanor to say the least. I was even foggy mentally. If this is detoxification, I hope this is the worst of it.

Feel better now, surprisingly after having dried fruit and tons of water. I think perhaps my water intake might not be up to par. How much water does one consume when first going raw? I drink according to how my body desires it.

Regards

veeg

01-09-2007, 07:51 AM

Hi Tito,

Sorry to hear about the issues that you're facing.
For me, much of my daily intake is juicy fruit...so I actually think I'm drinking less water than I used to when I ate cooked. However, whenever I feel lousy I increase my water intake in order to flush out whatever is causing the problem. It usually helps.

Stick with it! It's worth it!

Aasyah

01-09-2007, 11:42 AM

My intake for 3 days.

January 6, 2007 Saturday

B: water, water.
L: none.
D: Mixed greens & veggies salad, raw tropical fruit mix smoothie, raw mixed nuts & seeds, water.

January 7, 2007 Sunday

B: Mixed fruit smoothie, raw nuts, water
L: Mixed greens & veggies salad, water
D: Mixed greens & veggies salad, water raw seeds.

January 8, 2007 Monday

B: Water.
L: Water.
D: Mixed veggies salad, raw vegetable & fruit juice, water.
S: Raw nuts & seeds with dried mixed fruit, water.

Good health and good eating.

tvillemom

01-09-2007, 11:58 AM

Hi all. I have been posting in the "jump in in January" thread. I just wanted to post here....I am committed to 1 year raw.
I have been on a slight emotional roller coaster. Hoping to "let it all out" . I am trying to drink as much juice today as possible.....water, to flush it out. Hoping for a "happier day" tomorrow. The weather here is also overcast, which always seems to affect my mood!
I will try my best to check in more often.
God Bless.
Wendi

E.T.

01-09-2007, 12:31 PM

i'm definitely in as well! i'm new to the site and to eating 100% raw. any advice and support will definitely be appreciated! looking forward to a healthy and wonderful year of eating raw.

tvillemom

01-09-2007, 01:07 PM

Maraw What kind of cleanse are you doing?? I am very interested in doing a cleanse. I have a skin rash....and an intergrative Dr. told me "candida". I have done a candida cleanse before, and I might do that again, hoping for better results (last time I was not RAW). I was wondering what you are doing, having to down 2 cups of olive oil???? Sounds harsh??? Hope you are feeling better soon. I would like to cleanse more than the candida....wanting more GOOD RAWSOME health!!
Wendi

giggleblue

01-09-2007, 03:06 PM

okay, so i'm not totally keeping track of the days, but i do have to say that i am still hanging in here.

everything has been trucking along quite well. i fell the weakest if i am hungry, because then, i want to eat anything that i can get my hands on. i have since began carrying nuts and bananas with me at all times. i feel like a little kid with snacks!

i have been feeling pretty well, and finding that i need less sleep at night to feel rested. i have started to love salads with about half of an avocado mashed on top!!! i think i eat salads like that on close to a daily basis.

i didn't weigh myself in the begining because i didn't have a scale, but on saturday i purchased one. on saturday, i weighed in at 229. this morning, i was 227.

i'm trying not to become OCD about weighing myself, but it seems as if i am having good results. i'm sad that i didn't have an official starting weight...

rawmiss

01-10-2007, 03:12 AM

I was thinking of joining this challenge and started a journal for a few days and then stopped. Now I think I'll do the Feb challenge.

BTW am I the only one who is wondering where Lay-Lay is?

tvillemom

01-10-2007, 08:01 AM

rawmiss: It's still early in January....jump right in. I know from experience (at least for me!) that waiting for the month to change, I will binge, and just feel AWEFUL by the time my challenge gets here!
About Lay-Lay, I haven't been the best at reading and keeping up with anybody, but now that you mention it....
LAY-LAY....WHERE ARE YOU?????
Yesterday's food for me:
B: water
L: juice
D: finished up Maraw's key lime pie!!
That's it...today's goal, eat more greens!!
Wendi

adrienne

01-10-2007, 08:07 PM

Day 10!
Have been cruising and loving raw and how I feel. The things that have helped the most is to have a lot of raw around and a variety of things prepared, sweet and savory. Also, keeping a strong vision of my goals and journaling has made a huge difference.
I hit a wall today, mostly of the emotional variety but I championed through!
I'm so proud of myself! :)

Welcome E.T.!
Feel free to ask lots of questions so you can get specific answers and support. Always try and do a search (the 'banana') b/c a lot of your questions will get answered there.

Hope everyone had a great day and I feel blessed to be able to share this journey with you!

Adrienne

tvillemom

01-11-2007, 08:36 AM

Good morning. Day 11 here!!
How is everyone??
I'm doing great. This week I finally buckled down and gave up caffeine! I had an awesome headache yesterday, but today, I feel MUCH better, and ready to take on the world! I've dropped a few lbs. this week, probably due to giving up the soda, AND I've been exercising alittle everyday! Exercise really does help!
Yesterday's food:
water, carrot/apple juice,
pumkin seeds (about 2 handfuls)
raisins...about 3 handfuls
(I ate the seeds and raisins at the same time, and really craved them during the time I was trying to get rid of the headache!)
Dinner: banana/cherry icecream.

Hope everyone is doing great.
Maraw, how's the cleanse going???
Adrienne, great to hear you doing so well. Keep on truckin' girl!! :D
giggleblue, good for you to be prepared. That's when I usually "fail" or slip, is when I'm out, and starving, and NOT prepared!! Good for you!
Sorry to leave anyone out, I've gotta get going.
God Bless,
Wendi

DreamingD

01-11-2007, 09:12 AM

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Hello all,
I'm new here a trying to figure everything out as I go along. I would like to join the 100% raw for 2007. I have been reading alot in the past few weeks and it sounds like just what my body needs. I been 50% raw 50% veggie-tarian for a week. :-) Thats been going well but today I am starting my 100% raw journey. Count me in. Once I figure out how to do what I will post a pic of myself. I want to lose 100lbs. Im going to need some help along the way, but I feel so much better since ive started eating raw. Just need to find some more recipes.

Thanks All!!!

Starting 100% raw challenge : 1/11/07
Starting weight: 250lbs
Goal Weight : 150lbs.

veeg

01-11-2007, 11:14 AM

DaraCokyuksel,
Welcome aboard!
This "raw year" idea was just the jump start I needed after struggling for a while. It's been really great and nice to know that there are others on the same journey.
This board is a great place for inspiration and information.
Good luck!!!

Aasyah

01-11-2007, 07:08 PM

Three day intake:

January 9, 2007 Tuesday

B: None.
L: Tropical mixed smoothie, water.
D: Mixed veggies & greens salad, water.

January 10, 2007 Wednesday

B: 1 Banana, water.
L: Mixed fruit smoothie, water.
D: Mixed veggie salad, water, apple.

January 11, 2007 Thursday

B: Water.
L: Mixed veggie salad, water.
D: Raw fruit & Veggie juice, grapes, water.

01/11 weight: 221lbs.

Lady Green Jeans

01-11-2007, 10:53 PM

This stupid cold has really got me down, but each day I am feeling better and better. Today I just had to make something special since my appetite is coming back. Made the veggie lasagne from Raw Food Real World--oh it is awsome. Made just half the recipe and it is still quite a bit. One piece is pretty darn filling.

Eating pretty light except the lasagne today. Starting each day with red grapefruit juice--seems like a wonderful addication. Need to maybe trade off days and start with a big green smoothie.

Hope everyone is doing well and cold-free.

tvillemom

01-12-2007, 08:59 AM

Lady Green Jeans: I sure hope you feel better soon. I was thinking of buying that book...RFRW...or Rawvolution....I hear alot of recipes RAVED about here from those 2 books. Feel better soon.
I need to prepare some food. I'm getting bored with "plain" foods...and this would be the time for me to slip. So I'm off to find my books....and make something new.
Yesterday's food:
B: green juice
L: water....vegan chocolate (not much...just a couple bites)
D: green salad with kohlrabi, apple, sprinkled with nutritional yeast, and dehydrated pumpkin seeds...yum.

Wendi

Lady Green Jeans

01-12-2007, 01:21 PM

tvillemom,

Thank you. Taking it slow and taking care of myself. Feel a little better each day.

RFRW is a beautiful book. Have only made a handful of recipes from it, though. Usually make one of my favorites from Alissa's book (it sure looks well-loved over the last year--all spilled on and marked up with recipe notes).

The lasagna from RFRW was good--I cut the salt in half or better and was on-target. Needed a change and it was nice to putter in the kitchen doing something fun. Also made some lemon cookies that didn't need dehydrating--quite yummy and tart. Next thing I make will probably be some kind of cracker.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Tito235

01-12-2007, 08:50 PM

Felt ****ty all week, esp. from eating from a certain fruit-n-veggie place near a residual place but this turned out to be bad as I felt sick each time. Switch to a whole-food Mexican supermaket (Supremo) and felt better the very next day. Hmmmm... Gotta watch those places and stick with "Whole Foods" "Organic only"

Brought some bongoses (bongos) and me and my daugther had a extremely awesome time dancing and jumping. I really started to feel better...

She wants to click the smile icon of her choice for this post.

Just wanted to check in and said I won another week of being raw. It's tough sometimes as my old favorite foods are literary kicked in my face, sorry for my spelling the little one is insistent on clicking that damm smilely icon.

Good night everyone and remember that defeat is not losing only giving up is.

Regards (yes, go ahead and click it little one).

:cool:

maraw

01-13-2007, 10:24 PM

Hey guys - just checking in! It's been a great week, with just one or two (not horrible) slips. I have had so much energy, I'm waking up at 4 a.m. and getting all kinds of work done! Plus, the excitement around the magazine is really building and I'm getting super pumped! I believe it's also because of the way I'm eating. Really enjoying being creative again in the kitchen. I've been sick for so many months now, I forgot how much I love flavors!!!

All is well here - I hope everyone else is staying healthy and positive and strong!!

veeg

01-15-2007, 07:53 AM

week two weight = 195.5 ....down seven pounds from day one :)

but this week was tough and I had a couple of slips...so I am resolved to:

concentrate on having as many mono meals as possible
when in doubt (i.e. certain dressings), don't have it
eating less dried fruit, more juicy fresh fruits

keep it up everybody!!!

Lady Green Jeans

01-15-2007, 08:34 AM

Starting the day early again. Lots to do on my holiday off today starting with taking Tess (the Springer Spaniel in my life) to the vet. Cleaning and sorting papers are both big on the list.

Continue to start the day with red grapefruit juice. Have been making various soups as the cold weather seems to have me leaning toward them. I actually do not even serve them much over tepid but really have enjoyed them. Alissa's broccoli soup is top of my list right now. Carrot ginger is probably second.

Hope everyone is doing great. Lay Lay, where are you?

adrienne

01-15-2007, 07:34 PM

Here we are!
Day 15/2 weeks - wow!
This time around for me is the 'rawest' I've ever been. Have been feeling good but currently going through some detox, emotional and physical BUT keeping the faith. :)
Eating a lot of coconut chocolate pudding and it is SO yummy. What is good is that I am able to eat less and less of it all the time b/c:
1. I am actually getting nutrients out of it so my body is satisfied
2. There is no 'guilt' or beating myself up for eating this so I can let go and enjoy!!
Raw is SO freeing.
I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying their journey.
Adrienne

walkingcooper

01-17-2007, 11:40 AM

So proud of making it these two weeks; feel like those were the hardest. I have "the resolution" to keep going to my goal and beyond.
Still having some "down" days with detox. Tired mostly, and sometimes sad. Have yet to have that "overwelming" feeling of well-being, like I had last time I went raw.
Considering that it might be my sleep schedule (it's off because of my two jobs) or eating too many nuts. Nuts are in so many of the recipe's....

Any suggestions about the nut thing?

Appetite definitly smaller, and that's a big help.

Wishing you all the best,

veeg

01-18-2007, 09:38 AM

Like many others I've had some ups and downs already this year but I am resolved to keep this going!!!
My weight loss seems to have slowed down considerably, but I know that this is a journey that will see many changes and some will be faster and easier than others!!!
As far as detox goes, the only negative effect for me has been that my skin is breaking out!
I am resolved and committed to make 2007 my year!!! :D

luna99

01-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Hi friends...

I started the year badly because I got a cold from my fiance and I stopped doing raw... but I'm back and back in the challenge! Last sunday I started raw again .. so I"m only on my fifth day technically speaking... but I'm doing great and loving it!

I did have a slip up yesterday but it was due to not being prepared and having things at home to use rather than being tempted to eat sad food.

Today is day five and I'm feeling positive and happy and like I know I can do this! :D

- marci

shine72

01-19-2007, 01:41 PM

I started raw again, on Dec. 27th. I'd love to join this thread and the 30 day ones! My goal is to get my energy back and lose weight in the process. And to make this my lifestyle, not a diet. And it hasn't felt like one either!

On Dec. 27th, I was 238.9. Today I was 225.8, just to give you an idea of how it's been going in THAT department! And my energy has been up and down. I can tell when I'm detoxing. I'm tired as all get out on those days!

Well, I hope ya'll don't mind me joining your group? If so, just let me know.

Sunshine :D

Conscious Midwife

01-19-2007, 02:18 PM

just so you know

oops wrong thread

Aasyah

01-19-2007, 02:34 PM

My Intake and log:

January 12, 2007 Friday

B: none.
L: banana, water.
D: mixed veggie salad, mixed fruit smoothie, water.

January 13, 2007 Saturday

B: water
L: Fruit smoothie, water
D: Veggie salad, water.

January 14, 2007 Sunday

B: Water
L: water
D: Veggies salad, banana, apple, water.

Today I feel the major detoxing of cold symptoms mucus and a lot of sneezing, and very thirsty.

January 15, 2007 Monday

B: Mixed fruit smoothie, water
L: Grapes (green and red), water
D: Veggies salad, apple, water

Today the cold symptoms are more congestion in my nose, and slight headaches, and very sleepy.

January 16, 2007 Tuesday

B: Banana, water
L: grapes, apple, water
D: Veggie/fruit juice, water

Today very tired, just want to sleep the cold symptoms have gone, headache slowly leaving.

January 17, 2007 Wednesday

B: none
L: apple, banana, grapes, water
D: water (no appetite for food this evening).

Today sleepiness is still with me, headache has gone, my cravings for more raw foods is increasing

January 18, 2007 Thursday

B: Banana, water
L: fruit smoothie, water.
D: veggie salad, water.
S: walnuts, water, banana, grapes.

January 19, 2007 Friday

B: Banana, water
L: None.
D: Veggie salad, nuts, water, grapes.

Today I feel much better my energy level is gaining slowly, so I am just taking it easy today. This weekend I will get creative with my dehydrator 

shine72

01-20-2007, 03:32 AM

I'm assuming no one has an objection to me joining late (although in all fairness I did start RAW on Dec. 27th). If so, ya'll would've said so, right? :)

Anyhow, today I'm off to my Level 1 class! I am so stoked, I woke up and hour before the alarm clock. That was set for 4 am! Anyhow, I'm super excited about that! I'm taking a banana and water for the road, (it's not until 8 am), since it's almost a 3 hour trip according to Mapquest! I'm so excited! After we're going to a HUGE farmer's market (140,000 sq. ft.)! I'll check in later!

Sunshine :D

walkingcooper

01-20-2007, 09:42 AM

Hello all,
After almost a week, with a ache/pain in my right groin/thigh area, I went to my homeopathic dr. for advise. She said that it's probably my lyph-node there and that while I'm detoxing it might continue. She suggested echinacea 4x a day.
I'm already feeling relief; which might also be improved by the sleep I got last night.

Still feeling sluggish and not "lighter" yet; she suggested that I cut back on the sugary fruits (pears, raisins) and increase my veggie intake. She also mentioned that I should watch how many nuts I'm eating. I had been depending on them too much for my protein, and too curb my between meal hunger.

I made a juice yesterday afternoon of Kale, Napa cabbage, garlic and carrot. Didn't taste that great, but I felt satisfied. Managed to sleep almost 10 hours....can't believe that. I usually have to manage on 3 or 5 hours most nights/days because of my two jobs.

One slip up this past week, 2 bites (literally) of birthday (not mine) cake. Felt icky a half-hour later. Woke up one morning dreaming of doritos....but didn't fall for it!

How are you all fitting exercise in?
Thanks,

Vegan Princess

01-20-2007, 11:56 AM

Shine: What a fun day! Please let us know how you enjoy the class.

My exercise hasn't been as regular as I'd like. Room to improve. :) I'm going on a bikram yoga retreat in a week for 6 days...yoga 2x a day. That ought get me in gear!!

shine72

01-21-2007, 11:33 AM

Vegan Princess and all!

Hi! My day yesterday was AWESOME! :D The class was GREAT, the food was DELISH! The farmer's market was.......how would I describe it? Let's just say I felt like I died and had gone to HEAVEN! We move to Atlanta in April and that place is where I will be doing the majority of my grocery shopping, I'm sure!

My 11 yr. old ds went with me, and when we got home (7pm, he got up at 3:45 am to get ready), he said he felt so much energy and he felt "transformed"! How cool is that for a mom to hear!

Today is going to be spent making my own tahini, and then the dressing that I need it for, then when hubby gets home later with my celery, making Alissa's Mock Salmon Pate. I just LOVED that! It's so good! I can't wait for DH to try it.

Hope everyone has an awesome RAWSOME raw day!

Sunshine :D

Lady Green Jeans

01-21-2007, 01:21 PM

Have been feeling almost back to 100% from the cold. Enjoying grapefruit juice just about every morning. Am making my second batch of 'the world's greatest raw not meat loaf" shaped into patties again. Added Italian herbs this time so will see how well I like it. Made 1/2 Alissa's calzone recipe yesterday, shaped into pizza crusts and had my first raw pizza with marinara and avo. Had a small crust cut in half as a sandwich for breakfast with lettuce, tomato and avo--quite good. Will be making a borscht later today for lunch tomorrow.

Hope everyone is doing well.

swingbolder

01-21-2007, 01:52 PM

Hi! My day yesterday was AWESOME! :D The class was GREAT, the food was DELISH! The farmer's market was.......how would I describe it? Let's just say I felt like I died and had gone to HEAVEN! We move to Atlanta in April and that place is where I will be doing the majority of my grocery shopping, I'm sure!

Awesome!!! :)

adrienne

01-21-2007, 03:23 PM

Hello to everyone and I hope you all are having a wonderful January - no matter which way your path has lead you :)
My raw journey has been an interesting one - as usual.
Great things:
unwanted pounds are "releasing" :D :D :D
skin is clearer, eyes brighter (husband said yesterday 'your eyes look pretty')
bouts of having lots of energy
NO physical symptoms of PMS
Interesting things:
lots of emotional symptoms of PMS :(
lots of emotional detox type stuff - trying to just go with it instead of wallowing
feeling that true path is calling and making me switch gears a bit
emmense fatigue at times (have been able to rest which is good)
So there it is, the 3 week review. Been really happy with eating raw and been trying to keep up with being prepared so can take on cravings and emotional eating as well as possible. Feel good that lately sometimes all it takes is eating one or two medjool dates to move on from a craving or emotional eating situation :D
XO
Adrienne

tinystrawberry

01-21-2007, 03:43 PM

Where is LayLay??? :confused: :confused:
haven't seen her around lately

Vegan Princess

01-21-2007, 09:32 PM

Shine: That is so cool. I think it's wonderful your son went with you and is enjoying raw!!

veeg

01-22-2007, 07:10 AM

198 lbs this morning. I actually gained a few pounds. I have to be much more careful when eating out (not asssuming that dressings are ok, for example)

More to come

shine72

01-22-2007, 08:02 AM

Hi everyone! I am so excited! I am five days shy of one month 100% raw and not really missing cooked foods so much now! I still love the smell of some things though. But I know how they would make me feel if I ate them, so I'm not tempted at all!

Hope everyone else is doing great! I made the Thick Pesto Pasta last night for dinner and it was SO good! I couldn't eat as much as I put on my plate though. It was SO filling that a little bit really does go a very long way in filling you up! So that was kinda cool!

Hope everybody has an awesome raw day!

Sunshine :D

walkingcooper

01-22-2007, 08:27 AM

So far this weekend I've felt much better. I think it's been a combination of getting some much needed sleep and juicing more.
The pain in my leg has subsided; won't really know if it's gone until I go back to my work schedule tomorrow.

I'm planning to walk to the hospital on the nights that I can; in addition I'll be calling my yoga instructor to work on fitting a class or two in a week. I think just starting and getting out there again will make all the difference.

My homeopathic dr. is monitoring me, and feels that I'm just going through a longer period of detox. I had been eating worse before going raw this time; so I'm resolved to ride this out.

My Sunday slip up after church was totally "comfy" related. It was cold and I was craving soup and bread.... I had a bowl of organic tomotoe soup with some vegan flatbreads.... within 30 mins. I felt heavy, icky, and took a nap. When I woke up I was craving oranges...so I had two and that was all I ate the rest of the night; Felt so much better...

Wishing you all the best this week,

Lay-Lay

01-22-2007, 09:58 AM

Where is LayLay??? :confused: :confused:
haven't seen her around lately

Hey, I'm around. I have been having some issues that I have been working on. I am highly allergic to the smell a local company puts off from their factory. I have been battling with them and the EPA for years on it. Finally they calmed the smell down, but now they are in full force with it again. It gives me these horrible migraines along with others. It also causes me to pass out. So I have been pretty sick with it lately. I am yet again calling again today. Sorry I haven't checked in. :o

Vegan Princess

01-22-2007, 07:54 PM

Lay Lay that's awful! I hope they stop! :mad:

Tito235

01-23-2007, 09:27 AM

WoW!!!

I feel like I finally broke through. I feel that I have a ton of energy both in my head and body. I didn't know it was going to feel this good. I have been struggling with the detox and now feel like I am discarding my lesser shell.

Lady Green Jeans

01-23-2007, 11:20 AM

Lay Lay,

How awful. Your presence has been missed. I hope you get this resolved and feel better and healthier soon.

shine72

01-23-2007, 10:14 PM

Today has been one of those days where I've felt hungry for much of the day. I'll eat, think I'm full, then an hour or so later, I'm hungry again! So guess what I did? I ate EVERY time I felt hungry. A couple of times I drank water first to make sure, but I was hungry EVERY time! So I ate! I'm FINALLY full! I love being raw though. It's been fun to listen to my body's cues and take it from there. Usually when I have a day like this one, I'm not quite so hungry the next day. We'll see! LOL!

Hope everyone has an awesome raw day tomorrow!

Sunshine :D

shine72

01-25-2007, 08:22 AM

Last night, out of nowhere, he told me that I'm doing a great job! I said "with what"? He said, "for doing one month raw". I told him he was a few days early, and he said he didn't care, cause he's seen how I've been this time around raw and that even HE knows there's no way I wouldn't make it the month and then some! I really do love that man! He was not supportive really last time I went raw, and this time he is SO different, and nice, and kind, and caring, and SUPER supportive!

I just had to share. It's moments like that and the fact that I am loving what I'm eating and how I'm feeling that are making 2007 THE YEAR for me to be raw AND STAY RAW! I love it!

Sunshine :D

veeg

01-25-2007, 04:38 PM

It's almost the end of MONTH NUMERO UNO!!!
I don't know about the rest of you guys...but I haven't been perfect. However "philosophically" I'm committed to being 100% raw. So I don't know if I've disqualified myself from this thread...but I have to say this month is the closest I've been to totally raw in a long. long time. And I'm doing better everyday. I have a good amount of weight to lose (about 50 lbs) but I'm not totally focusing on the number yet because I know it melts off through this process.
I hope this rant made some sense!
PEACE!!!!

LovingLife

01-25-2007, 09:48 PM

Hello everyone -- I wish I'd found this thread before the new year began. I also had this all raw in 2007 goal and haven't done that well so far (and I've gained 5 pounds in the process). I've had a few raw days, but not even consecutively. :( And now not only are my old health problems coming back, but I've found a new one, grrr! My hands are getting numb during the night and hurt a bit during the day. From what I can tell, the symptoms are Carpel Tunnel, so I can't even type as much as I want to tonight. (Grrrr again! :D )

So I'll be brief (if that's even possible :)) -- I'm starting right now and am going to first focus on going 30 days. I've started Alyssa's 30 Day Journal so many times, I can't even count and eventually deleted my journal because it felt so pointless to keep it. But I'm here now with you and am ready to watch my health problems go away once again and for good! I'll share more about that when my hands aren't tingling like they are now.

Can't wait to be on this journey with you all!

Lady Green Jeans

01-25-2007, 10:28 PM

LovingLife welcome! I am finding it is not in perfection, but in each step of the journey. I weakened today and ate chips and cookies and feel so physically awful. Starting over and knowing the good feeling will return keeps me motivated.

veeg

01-26-2007, 07:49 AM

Welcome to Lovinglife.

This truly is a journey. (Some might even say a battle) The small victories add up!

Peace

adrienne

01-26-2007, 07:57 PM

shine72 how great that your husband is supportive and encouraging
lovinglife welcome and know that we are all here for you and all our goals are health, not perfection so share all of your victories and challenges with us! no doubt we've all been there (or are there or are going there at some point!!!)

I cannot believe January is almost over. When it is over it will be my very first 30 days really raw! I hope I'm not putting the cart before the horse but I feel there's no stopping me now!

Hope everyone is well and having a peaceful weekend.
Adrienne :)

shine72

01-26-2007, 08:30 PM

Today was strange for me. I usually eat somewhat balanced during the day. Not all light until dinner or all heavy until dinner type thing. But today wasn't like that. I ate pretty light until dinner, when I had a HUGE salad and then whipped up a strange but delicious dessert concoction. Tomorrow marks my one month raw! Yay me! I started Dec. 27th!

Hope everyone had a wonderful raw day.

I had a shake for breakfast (sesame milk, frozen banana, a little raw cacao powder and some raw agave nectar)
Lunch - 3 tomatoes sliced drizzled with olive oil and sea salt
Dinner- Huge Salad
Dessert-raw cacao powder mixed with raw agave and raw honey and then mashed banana mixed in (it sounds icky, but was REALLY yummy!)
Snack - Raw sunflower seeds

Sunshine :D

LovingLife

01-26-2007, 10:51 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes! Congrats to Adrienne and Sunshine on your 30 days!

My day sailed pretty smoothly until I went shopping during my daughters' piano lessons. It had been a few hours since I'd eaten, but I thought I'd be fine. (I should have brought raw snacks, I know). I took my younger daughter's friend (7) with me to a store that's going out of business and we browsed all the 1/2 off goods. I started feeling tingly and weak and light-headed, but kept going. I finally got to a point where I thought I was going to fall over. I held onto a counter for awhile, but that didn't help. I went and sat down near the window display and that didn't help either. I wanted to lie down, but didn't think that would be appropriate. So I asked my daughter's friend if she'd ask the store clerk to come talk to me (I knew if I stood up, I'd fall over -- my whole body was tingly). I told the clerk what was going on and asked if she had any water in the back that she could bring me to drink. She did. She told me that it sounded like I had low blood sugar and told me they had little straws of honey for sale that might help. So after drinking the water, she gave me one of those and I quickly ate it. It helped enough that I could stand, buy my things and get back to the car. She also recommended juice and I had some in the car (not raw, but at least it was 100% juice so I don't need to fret about refined suger :)) -- the juice seemed to help even more.

So I'm not sure if that was detox, just not eating enough or a combination of the two. Usually for detox, I get head-achey, grumpy, weepy, or tired. This was a new one. But besides the bit of honey and the juice, I stayed raw and feel really good about it. I'm considering it an all raw day for me.

I came home and cracked open a baby coconut and that was SO refreshing. I should keep some of that on hand in the car in a thermos or something!

I'm excited that I made it through and am looking forward to tomorrow!

adrienne

01-28-2007, 10:52 AM

that I am sitting here typing in my RED JEANS!!!
I know this may not seem so exciting but I have not been able to wear these pants in years! So today is day 2 of wearing them and yes, I will be wearing them tomorrow! :D
And I just had a piece of chocolate torte (recipe from http://therawchef.blogs.com)
How cool is that???? Eating chocolate cake and fitting into your old jeans?
It is quite liberating!
I have some of Alissa's pesto stuffed mushroom caps in the dehydrator and they are SOOOOOOOO yummy.
Hope everyone is doing awesome/"rawesome"!
Adrienne

veeg

01-29-2007, 09:19 AM

I started strong...but ended the month with problems!

Today's a new day!!!

shine72

01-29-2007, 11:06 AM

I had those weird dreams last night where I've cheated but don't realize it until after I've eaten. Elaine explained before why I could be having those dreams. The difference this time is that I didn't care in the dream like I had before in the other dreams. I just said "Tomorrow is a new day". I guess that's progress from beating myself up about it, even in my dreams. I haven't cheated though, in real life.

When I woke up, I had a strange taste in my mouth and felt REALLY full! How's that for weird?

Sunshine :D

walkingcooper

01-30-2007, 11:46 AM

Had a very rough weekend at the hospital; threw my hip out of whack. Felt depressed and wound up eating some fries. But, I've brushed myself off, and am back on track. Better today after an adjustment at the chiro. Getting a little bored with some of my food. Ate too much celtic sea salt on my veggies the other day; felt bloated...ugh

Thought I would have lost more by now, but I'm thankful still.
It's nice to start fitting into some smaller clothes.

Hope everyone is doing well...And gearing up for Feb... Any valentines plans?

I've managed to meet two of my four goals this month....

adrienne

01-31-2007, 06:41 PM

on our strong path to ONE YEAR RAW!!!
It doesn't have to be perfect, I know today was a real nailbiter for me (literally and figuratively) but I made it through all raw :)
Congrats to you guys for making it through January. Let's keep up the momentum through Febuary!
Love,
Adrienne

Rawzula

01-31-2007, 06:47 PM

I can't believe the amount of bananas I've eaten this month. I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner:D.

I ate mostly SAD today....it's been a struggle to get back on track, but everyday, I take baby steps. After eating meat earlier this week, I need to be a bit more careful. I'm still having headaches:eek:.

Lady Green Jeans

01-31-2007, 08:57 PM

I had to get some bananas yesterday since I have been craving them and none left in the freezer. They will be a couple days to ripen.......in the meantime, I have been enjoying corn chowder, Alissa's spinach dip (I add about 1/2 c. ground cashews for creaminess) on cucumber rounds, and will be searching for dinner ideas after I read some more posts here. Feeling tired still and a worrisome tightness is remaining in my chest, but overall am happy to be on track. One meal at a time, one day at a time.

shine72

01-31-2007, 09:09 PM

I started my journal! Hubby took the pictures today and I even put measurements! (As I go cringe in the corner now!)

Sunshine :D

Rawzula

01-31-2007, 11:44 PM

I will start putting entries in my journal again. It's been a couple of months since I last did so.

LovingLife

02-01-2007, 12:34 AM

Sunshine -- I usually have those dreams too (and am so relieved when I wake up to know I really didn't cheat). But the other night I had a different kind of eating dream. I dreamt that I went to some class/seminar that my dh and children were attending at a health club and found that it was a presentation on raw foodism. My kids said, "Our mom does that" and the health club owners were excited to meet me and wanted me to do a future presentation. Quickly through my mind I thought of the SAD food I'd eaten that day and recommitted to really stick with this. I woke up so motivated to succeed with my raw journey and really do want to share it with others. There's such a need for better health (Starting with ME! :D )

I did well today after a few days off this weekend. All raw today!!! :) :) :)

adrienne

02-06-2007, 06:22 PM

hope everyone is doing well!
staying raw and ridding myself of layers of toxic (mostly emotional)debris :eek:
lovelly...
and NOT easy :(
but i have faith i will come out the other side much happier and healthier!
rawk on my friends!
a.

adrienne

02-07-2007, 07:43 PM

I am so excited to take raw as far as I can and then some!
Today was a challenge and it was wicked hard not to cave to the emotional food cravings I was having and did overeat but kept it raw except for a few splashes of bottled vinagrette dressing. I consider this a huge victory! :D
Hope everyone is enjoying their raw journey, and if not completely enjoying it ;) at least respecting the process and not fighting with it too hard (um, note to self...).

adrienne

02-18-2007, 07:59 AM

even though I have not been 100% raw. I HAVE been able to stay predominantly raw. This is mostly because of the personal growth developement I have been doing. Some of it with Revvell - working with her playbook and teleclasses. Doing appreciations at the beginging and end of each day has been the BEST thing ever. It reduces my anxiety, helps me focus on the wonderful things in my life, allows room in my life for more good stuff ("what you focus on expands!!!") and it just lightens my day.
All the other times I've 'gone raw' and deviated from it, I've gone off the deep end and just eat the worst stuff! This time it is different, it feels different even though I have dabbled in some of my trigger foods. Because I am focusing on love and trust, esp. for myself, I feel my body is getting the message that what I happen to be taking in at the time is good for me! There is no longer the message of 'you are bad and wrong,what's the point of staying raw now etc.' It feels good. So I know I will dabble a little more and that is just fine because I am strong and confident in my raw journey.

So post here, your victories, your struggles and don't forget to go to the Appreciation thread and list yours there or even just at home in a notebook. It works! Ask Revvell - she knows!

Best to you and look forward to reading some posts!
Adrienne

adrienne

02-20-2007, 07:23 PM

-I don't know much!
-and that is okay.
-each and every person on the raw food journey has a different experience, has different needs and intuitively knows what is best for them (even if THEY don't know it yet...note to self)
-when I eat cooked food the back of my neck aches (interestingly enough, when I eat too much fat or heavy raw food the same thing happens)
-when I eat cooked food the sparkle in my eyes diminishes, I get bloated, I am a different kind of cranky (then when raw :D), my outlook on life changes and not for the better
-one of the lessons in my life is balance and I would like to achieve more of it so I am trying to be patient with my journey
-exercise on the raw diet is imperative (note to self)
-my new haircut rawks
Love,
Adrienne