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ndpoohgirl
01-08-2007, 10:43 AM
Hello, forgive me if this is a stupid question but, I feel horrible! I've got a terrible headache, my whole body hurts, my sinuses can't decide if they want to be stuffed or raw (it's painful to breathe thru my nose sometimes) I went cold turkey 100% raw on 12/30/06 & haven't strayed at all (patting myself on the back) I'm SO tired as well. AAAAHHHHH
I felt great the whole first week so thought maybe I didn't have all that much to detox from, until my little bender during the holidays, I ate very healthy non-processed foods, lots of veggies, controlled my portions. I decided to start this to lose weight & get healthy & go from there. I'd previously lost 76lbs, 114" & just kind of got stuck there. When my SIL told me she lost 20lbs her 1st month I had that whahoo moment & figured this was the way to go. Yes, she also told me how great she feels etc, the clincher for me because I'd felt fine was the weight loss. OK, now I'm rambling. Thanks for any advice! Also I lost 6lbs the 1st week & now I'm back up 1lb & can't seem to get the scale to move again :mad:
Thanks!

Veganforlife
01-08-2007, 10:51 AM
First of all - welcome! And yes, I believe you are detoxing. Keep on doing what you are doing - eating 100% raw - not straying. Drink TONS of water. Helps to flush the gunk out.
Do not focus on the scale too much. They are really evil things you know! ;)
You'll get feeling way better in no time! Also drink some green smoothies.
2 cups of water, handful of greens, fruit or two of your choice, blend it up and WHOA - you've got yourself a great drink!
Just don't give in to those symptoms. You CAN and WILL do this!
*cyper patting you on the back*

vae393
01-08-2007, 11:01 AM
Also drink some green smoothies.
2 cups of water, handful of greens, fruit or two of your choice, blend it up and WHOA - you've got yourself a great drink!


Somebody else suggested to me the book Green for Life. It is only $15 at the book store or $11 from amazon. I'm going to pick it up today, it has a bunch of green smoothies in it. The greens should help you out and being that they are all mushed up (lol) should absorb quickly.

Jay

Veganforlife
01-08-2007, 11:20 AM
vae393 (jay) - this is an EXCELLENT book! You will love it! And yes, green smoothies are already broken down and your body will absorb and distribute their benefits quicker!
Maybe local libraries have the book too? Not sure.

ndpoohgirl
01-08-2007, 11:22 AM
I started out not doing the smoothies, but have had them the last 3 or 4 days, (not including today as nothing sounds good) but I've been putting brocolli in with oranges & berries. It doesn't look so pretty but is filling & has been cleansing :o I just wanted to know I'm normal I guess ;)
I drink 100oz of water a day so I'm good there :D
Thanks for your help!! :D

ndpoohgirl
01-08-2007, 11:42 AM
Veganforlife, what did you mean by "don't give in to those symptoms?"

Veganforlife
01-08-2007, 11:57 AM
I meant don't try to make yourself feel better by taking drugs or eating SAD foods...
Your body is detoxing and needs to be kept as clean as possible through this period...

ndpoohgirl
01-08-2007, 11:59 AM
That's what I thought but wanted to clarify ;)
Not heading for any cooked food, hopefully my headache will not get any worse (I tend toward migraines)