rawmike
05-09-2007, 01:11 PM
Hello fellow health nuts;
Today is day # 20 for me of a 100% raw diet. All is going well and I feel wonderful. The biggest changes:
Allergies! I have had awful allergies my whole life, especially with mold and pollen. Going Vegan 5 years ago got me off the meds, but the allergies were still bad. Aside from an occasional runny nose, my allergy problems are NO MORE! Mold is extremely high where I am at right now, so I know that this is working.
Weight! I am already skinny, but I have lost 9 pounds. This is not my goal, but I realize that my body will decide it's appropriate weight and shape once stabilized on the raw diet. I am working out again, mostly upper body. After a little more confidence, you may see a pic or two.
Fortunately, I have a wonderful Vegan girlfriend who is on day 4 of raw, and completely supportive. Last night she made a spinach curry dip with tons of veggies, and I matched it with a tomato/cucumber/avacado/corn salad with bragg's cider and EVOO. I can't stress enough how having an understanding and motivating partner makes a difference!
So why am I telling you all of this? Because comments that I have read on here like this have helped keep me on the wagon. Hopefully, this will help someone else. I am keeping everything simple, and my body is happy.
My average day:
B: Carrot Juice, then later bananas and grapefruit
L: HUGE salad with organic field greens and any fruit or veg that looks good at the time (Takes me an hour to eat)
D: Another salad, not quite as big, and then a simple creation based on my mood
I have also been hitting the ice cream: Frozen Bananas and pineapple through the Champion Juicer with raw macadamia nuts and one drop of pure peppermint oil (the macadamias through the champion MAKE the dish).
We have lots of homemade banana nut bars on hand usually, which are great snacks. I have also noticed my water intake has decreased a LOT, so I am not forcing any down. Amazing what the lack of cooked foods does to you!
Anyway, stay raw all! It really is worth the discipline.
Today is day # 20 for me of a 100% raw diet. All is going well and I feel wonderful. The biggest changes:
Allergies! I have had awful allergies my whole life, especially with mold and pollen. Going Vegan 5 years ago got me off the meds, but the allergies were still bad. Aside from an occasional runny nose, my allergy problems are NO MORE! Mold is extremely high where I am at right now, so I know that this is working.
Weight! I am already skinny, but I have lost 9 pounds. This is not my goal, but I realize that my body will decide it's appropriate weight and shape once stabilized on the raw diet. I am working out again, mostly upper body. After a little more confidence, you may see a pic or two.
Fortunately, I have a wonderful Vegan girlfriend who is on day 4 of raw, and completely supportive. Last night she made a spinach curry dip with tons of veggies, and I matched it with a tomato/cucumber/avacado/corn salad with bragg's cider and EVOO. I can't stress enough how having an understanding and motivating partner makes a difference!
So why am I telling you all of this? Because comments that I have read on here like this have helped keep me on the wagon. Hopefully, this will help someone else. I am keeping everything simple, and my body is happy.
My average day:
B: Carrot Juice, then later bananas and grapefruit
L: HUGE salad with organic field greens and any fruit or veg that looks good at the time (Takes me an hour to eat)
D: Another salad, not quite as big, and then a simple creation based on my mood
I have also been hitting the ice cream: Frozen Bananas and pineapple through the Champion Juicer with raw macadamia nuts and one drop of pure peppermint oil (the macadamias through the champion MAKE the dish).
We have lots of homemade banana nut bars on hand usually, which are great snacks. I have also noticed my water intake has decreased a LOT, so I am not forcing any down. Amazing what the lack of cooked foods does to you!
Anyway, stay raw all! It really is worth the discipline.