4 Months Raw - photos...

[StarFire]

Aloha Rawbies... I just realized -- I've lost a total of 51 pounds... and today is my 51st birthday -- how cool is that??!!

January 2007 (178 pounds)- MC Cleanse - lost 10 pounds

April 2007 (168 pounds)- First month raw - lost 30 pounds
May / June / July 2007 - weight fluctuated between 134 and 132
Entered August challenge at 134 weigh in.

here's my B4 photos as a reminder... I am 178 pounds here:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/sideview.jpg

After my first 30 days....

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/StarFire30daysraw-1.jpg

and AFTER STARTING TO TAKE COCONUT OIL AUGUST FIRST ... I'VE LOST 7 POUNDS!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/StarFire-fullbodyshotbamboo4mosrawr.jpg

Another side view...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/StarFire-sideview4mosrawresize.jpg


I tried to post all my pics on one post but the sign says too many pics... so i'll try posting links and see if that works...

but anyways - that's what I look like... I'm having a love affair with coconut oil!! and these raw vibrant foods RAWK!! I'm feeling soo much better!

NOW HERE ARE MY BEFORE FACIAL SHOTS... in my before picture - I look really angry ... I"m not I was just talking to some people! My face is very heavy and swollen with toxins and poisons. I was a VERY heavy drinker and smoking

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/puffyface.jpg


I don't have a close up of my face after my first 30 days - you'll just have to look at the picture up above! (sorry) you will see that my face is still puffy (but much better) but I do have quite a bit of puffiness in and around my cheeks, jaw and marionette line around my mouth...

When I started the August Challenge I looked the same as I did May, June and July... after 7 days of taking coconut oil and bella (that I wrote about on my blog...)I've lost 7 pounds and this is what has happened...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/StarFire-closeupface4mosraw-nosmile.jpg

and here are all my wrinkles... ugghh... but hey I tell myself I'm 51 - I'm entitled!! (lol!)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kika%20B4-Afters%20--%20RFT%20Rawbies/StarFire-closeupface4mosrawresize.jpg


I hate taking pictures when you have to stand there and pose!! I prefer random surprise shots!! Okay rawbies - I promised I'd post pics and here they are.... I'm doing better and better....

RAW FOOD HAS HELPED ME RECLAIM MY LIFE... THANK YOU ALISSA.. MODERATORS AND ALL YOU WONDERFUL RAWBIES that constantly RAWK MY WORLD ... blessings all!!

[april092776]

Starfire, you're a fox! Thanks from this newbie for the inspiration and keep up the rawsome work!

[tinystrawberry]

holy crap! starfire you're a hottie!
51? more like 30! You look so glowy and happy!

[tisha]

Thank you for posting these pictures. This is very inspiring for me. I need to get my husband to take a before picture of me. I keep forgetting. I have lost five pounds in a week on mostly raw. I want to be able to post some great pictures like this after my 30 days and beyond.

Way to go! Fifty-one is not what it used to be. ;) :D I'm two years away from 50. My goal has been to be where I want to be by the time I'm 50. I think with raw I can accomplish that. Thanks, again for the inspiration.

tisha

[Vann167]

ummm... yeah.... so I'm 20 years old, and I wish i looked as good as you girl!

[JAusten]

Ummm... WOW!!! Could you look better? I am going to soak myself in coconut oil for a couple of weeks. I hope I get those boobs.

[EZ rider]

Great accomplishment, Congrats.
You have a beautiful smile. :)

[Nappilocs]

WOW! You look amazing! I hope I look that good after 4 months.

When you say you are taking coconut oil, are you drinking it/eating it by itself? Putting it in smoothies on your foods? does it come in a capsule. Forgive me if that is a silly question, I just wanna be you when I grow up..lol

[ChaiLife]

You are so beautiful! Congratulations on your great accomplishment. I hope to join you soon. :)

Kelly

[GlimR]

StarFire~
What a beautiful woman you are...in body AND in spirit.......thanks so much for posting your pics...I am recently restarting raw and the going is slow... they are an inspiration to me......You are an inspiration~
Every bright blessing to you Lady~

[JennaBoBenna]

Wow!!!! Gorgeous!!!!

[bunnybunny]

You look BEAUTIFUL. You're GLOWING!!!

Happy Birthday!

[quajo]

You look amazing girl!!! WOW! Happy Birthday too!!! You are soooooooooooooooo HOT!!! I am even more determined now than ever to stay raw! Thanks for sharing! :D :D :D :D

[moonstar]

So beautiful! What wrinkles? Must also be that wonderful, tropical air, as well :-)

I cannot believe how fast you dropped 30 pounds!

[PixieLed]

You look amazing! Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It's not every year you get -younger- instead of older. ;) Way to go! Honestly you look like a different person, especially your face. You look so youthful and happy in your "now" pictures.

Keep it up! I want to come visit you in Hawaii and enjoy some of that coconut oil too. :P Seriously, amazing transformation!!! :cool:

[lavendarJ]

Look at you Starfire...A Glamour Girl!!!! RAW Looks Good on You!!!
http://www.33smiley.com/smiley2/entertainment/famous/3.gif

[justinesmith]

OMG!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! I also would've guessed you to be my age, around 35. WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL you are.

[Shell]

Congratulations Starfire!! Wow, as others have said, your transformation is truly both remarkable, and inspirational. I'm only 3 weeks in, but seeing what a positive change being raw has made in/for you, I'm that much more determined never to go back!! Thank you! Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[Rawmommie]

You look AMAZING and SO much younger! You're a hot babe! (I can say that, right?) ;)

[EatYourVeggies]

Wow Starfire, you look amazing! So young and healthy! Congratulations on your milestones!:D

[lafsalot]

Fantastic photos Starfire - absolutely beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing ~ Cathy

Alsmost forgot ~ wanted to wish you the very best for your birthday! Enjoy ~ Cathy

[Fancy Nancy]

tinystrawberry is right - Holy Crap you are a hottie!!!
Happy Birthday and Happy Raw Life!!
Simply amazing and inspirational!! Talk about turning back the hands of time :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[shine72]

I knew you had to be looking great by now, but DANG! You look AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! Way to go girl! You are RAWKIN' it!:D

[Eva]

You really look so much healthier these days, but you are so lovely and you were before too! :)

And seriously, your curves are pretty hot stuff right now!

[cashewy]

woman that is beautiful!!! way to be alive!!!

[Rawkinlocs]

WHOA!!! :eek: You are one hawt MAMA!!! Those facial pics really show that you have turned back the clock YEEEARS...you truly do NOT look like you should be anywhere near fifty-anything!

Amazing transformation Starfire! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

[littlemarie]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!:)

[OceanCalm]

:eek: :eek: *Wowwwsars!!* :eek: :eek:

I couldn't agree anymore with everyone's sentiments! You look nothing less than absolutely spectacular! Keep up the amazing work Star!!

<3 <3 Mike

[samariah]

You look amazing and that big of a transformation in only 4 months?? at this rate i can only imagine how great you will look within a year's time. congratulations! can i just ask what you eat typically?

[CaliRaw]

Happy Birthday! As everyone else has said, you look amazing! You are a walking, talking testimonial for eating RAW!

[greenday]

You look AMAZING...BEAUTIFUL....HEALTHY.....YOUNG!!!! And most of all you certainly have that RAW GLOW!!!!!!! You are an absolute inspiration!!!!!!! :D

[hawaiigal]

Stunning! what a huge difference - I am 50 now - Hope I look as good as you when I turn 51!

What a great gift you have given yourself! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[KindnessToAllCreatures]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STARFIRE!!!

You are soooo beautiful. And such a good-hearted woman. Have you considered entering the Miss Hawaii pageant?

May you have at least another 51 years of good health and much happiness!

With Much Love.

[honeycat]

WOW!! you look amazing!!! you do NOT look like you are 51!!!

[Conscious Midwife]

BEYOND GORGEOUS
:D :D :D :D
INSIDE AND OUT


Ok so if raw makes you look 30 when your 51 Does that mean I'm gonna look 16 once I reach my weight loss goal?!?!?!!?

So you know this means I'll be consuming organic coconut oil daily. Please folks don't create a shortage I got some lbs. to lose and some years of youth to recapture.

[the_lab_rat]

StarFire, you look amazing!! You're so pretty and healthy looking, and your hair is just gorgeous! You're such an inspiration!

[145ish]

Those pictures blew my socks right off! :eek: I'm so glad you finally got hubby to take some you look fantabulious!! What an awesome birthday girl. :D :p :D

[Coriander74]

StarFire,

I'm so beyond proud of you... You are an inspiration to many, and to me. You simply glow; you're beautiful, stunning and your energy shines from you.

Thank you for sharing yourself with us, and thank you for being a true rawking friend.

Keep it going girl. You look nowhere near 51!!!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/Coriander74/flowers.gif

[trugoddess]

You are KRAZY BEAUTIFUL! MADD GORGEOUS !! DIVINELY FIIIIIIIIINE !!!
Keep being the inspiration. YOu're setting a really high bar for the rest of us.
You are truly a STAR!

[smarison]

WOW you look fantastic, agreed like a totally different person. I also am curious about the cocounut oil, adding it to smoothies? What how why? Thanks

[Priscilagj@mac.com]

you're so beautiful!!
like they would say back at home "hay que bella!!"
=]

[StarFire]

Thank you sooo much.... I am so touched by your wonderful and sweet comments and birthday wishes... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/blush-2.gif !!All of you really mean so much to me because your constant support has really kept me going day after day and month after month. I never feel like I'm asking a stupid question ... even tho sometimes I know it's a stupid question!! Cuz ya'all answer me and just make me feel like its okay that I'm a bit dorky!! lol!! :D ....

For those that asked... I am taking the coconut oil by the spoonful. 2 to 3 times a day. between 1/2 teaspoon to 1-1/2 teaspoons... depending on what my body wants at that moment. Coconut oil is solid until it reaches like 72 degrees or something? Anyway - I just scoop it up and stick it in my mouth and it starts to melt and I swallow it. It took a time or two to get used to the fact that it is an oil - now - I 'm craving it! My body is loooving this coconut oil. (it's actually harder to take when it's liquid - being the 'graceful individual' that I am - I usually end up spilling it b4 it gets to my mouth -- so -- eating it in solid form is a plus for me!! lol!!

When I oil pull with it - again - I prefer it in the solid from, it melts very quickly in the mouth as you begin pulling and swishing with it.

what do I eat?? welll...
staples include flax seed crackers, onion bread, eggless egg salad, spicy tacos, various recipes from Alissa's book, the pesto and marinara are pretty common in my diet - I loove those recipes!! Lots of green salads and kale dipped in goddess dressing. Lots of raw veggies - I just love munching on tomatoes and cucumbers! Maybe 3 or 4 avocados a month (sometimes less - sometimes more).... our avocados are HUGE here... and usually a grapefruit every morning lately - my body has only been wanting 1/2 a grapefruit - so I that's what I give it. Grapefruit and bananas are the only fruit i eat...well - other than a tomatoe - aren't tomatoes actually a fruit?? :confused:

for treats - occassionally if I get a sweet tooth, donut holes by ani phyo, Alissa's fudge balls (WHICH ARE ALWAYS IN MY FRIDGE BTW!!), an occassional banana, or coconut ice cream with banana... yummm...

I don't react well to fruit (especially sweet fruits) which is very sad since I live in the land of abundant fruit (and I absolutley looove fruit)!! So I don't do smoothies (even green ones) except on very rare occasions and perhaps as a HUGE TREAT... which I will pay for later so it's VERY RARE!!

and I drink TONS AND TONS OF WATER... I LOOOOVE WATER!!!

i am working very diligently at eating intuitively... and I think I'm finding my groove. I appreciate all your kinds words - seriously I do -- cuz I have that mentality thing I'm still working on - looking in the mirror and still seeing the fat girl... it's so weird. It's not until I see myself in photos that I can really tell my body is changing and resculpting itself.

Raw foods has changed my life.... and saved my marriage.... thanks everyone... truly -- many many blessings to all of you for always being there for me to hang on to!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/ththliloandstitchhug.gif

[samariah]

aw lilo and stitch, love that movie. lol

[beppa66]

Introducing the next sports illustrated swimsuit model...STARFIRE!
WOW...YOU'RE BABE-A-LICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are a great spokesperson for RAW and a great inspiration to ALL of us.

Happy Birthday! We Love You!!!!

[ccrider]

Hey Starfire - how were you taking the coconut oil - daily in smoothies or by the spoonful?

You look great!

[rawbeliever]

cosmic, baby; you look faaaabulous!

[Rawkinlocs]

Hey Starfire - how were you taking the coconut oil - daily in smoothies or by the spoonful?

You look great!

ccrider, scroll up a few posts for Starfire's most recent reply which includes the answer to your question...


For those that asked... I am taking the coconut oil by the spoonful. 2 to 3 times a day. between 1/2 teaspoon to 1-1/2 teaspoons... depending on what my body wants at that moment. Coconut oil is solid until it reaches like 72 degrees or something? Anyway - I just scoop it up and stick it in my mouth and it starts to melt and I swallow it. It took a time or two to get used to the fact that it is an oil - now - I 'm craving it! My body is loooving this coconut oil. (it's actually harder to take when it's liquid - being the 'graceful individual' that I am - I usually end up spilling it b4 it gets to my mouth -- so -- eating it in solid form is a plus for me!! lol!!

[Veganforlife]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STARFIRE!!!

[snowdrop]

besides the obvious thin, beautiful, glowing, young...
what strike me the most- you look happy & at peace from the inside.
thanks for posting & giving the rest of us something to hope for...
your friend,
snow
xoxoxo

[mlwaug]

How did you lose so much weight so quickly? Do you have a blog of all the things you did? I need as much help as possible... I would like to lose 40-50 lbs.

[Wendee]

So you really are a real person!!:rolleyes: Now I have a visual to your posts, LOL!!

You look so pretty and wow has the weight dropped off! I thought my mouth was gonna drop off when I saw your pics, congratulations.

[rawfigure]

You are INSPIRING ! You look awesome.

[Lindazkewl]

Thank you for sharing and Happy Birthday!! I'm still doing a lot of reading and "preparing" to go raw vegan. What an inspiration!! You look fantastic!! What inspiration to others to show how this way of eating/living can work. Thanks again :D

[OneBite@aTime]

Happy Birthday-this one must top the list of your favorites! I (and I'm sure everyone else) cannot thank you enough for sharing your time, your life, your pictures, and your constant kind helping words. You glow-and that can only come from the inside-You keep me going on bad days girl....I'm in awe!

Many More Blessings to you!
Michelle

[menat]

How did you lose so much weight so quickly? Do you have a blog of all the things you did? I need as much help as possible... I would like to lose 40-50 lbs.

I want to know too! I wonder if me taking olive oil in my smoothies will do the same. I can get coconut oil, but I already have olive oil.

I would like to see her food blog too! But I must say this, many Polynesians eat a lot of pork, which I think was European introduced. Pig was never eaten by Polynesians, Native Americans nor Africans until colonial times. Pork is like the worst meat ever and causing so many health issues for people of color. Many doctors have told people of color that if they will give up pork, their life will improve.

It is best to eat the foods of your ancestors pre-colonialism, because your body adjust better to it.

Pig packs on the pounds, creates high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

[Rawkinlocs]

Check Starfire's signature line as a link to her blog is there - also check out this post by her to get an idea of what she eats and how she does her coconut oil: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=312845#post312845

[puzit19]

Wow you are so beautifull !!
I love your skin coulour and your natural looks !!! *_*
Especially love your last picture with the smile !!!
Keep it up ! you go girl :D

[katacykls]

You go girl. You look amazing. Congratulations on your new rawstyle.

[rawr]

oh my goodness...wow.

You look amazing! And happy birthday to YOU!

[Morn]

3 words - hot hot hot - you go girl! Congratulations for ringing in a new birthday year with a new you!

[barose]

JHC!! Your transformation is amazing. Happy birthday!!!

[EZ rider]

RAW FOODS FOR EVERYBODY

[hungrygirl]

Dear StarFire!!! You are so beautiful and glowing!!! You're my inspiration to stick with raw because I want to look like you!!

[SparklePlenty]

Starfire!

You are a gorgeous woman, made even more so by RAW! The changes in you, especially your face, are stunning!

I have recommitted to my raw journey today. I'm 61 and you INSPIRE ME!!

I'd love to know how much coconut oil you're consuming......

Thank you and bless you!

Jan

[Nappilocs]

Off to Mountianrose.com to order some coconut oil...

[KatK]

You look beautiful, Starfire! Thanks for sharing the photos :)

[catscharm74]

Happy Birthday and Holy HOTTIE!! No way you are 51!! Such an inspiration!! Best to you!!!

[blaqberry]

Absolutely Beautiful!!! You have a gorgeous smile and inner glow... And, I LOVE your style! It's great to "see" who is behind all those wonderful forum posts. ;)

Thank you for sharing!

[Frugal Raw]

OMG Girl!!! You look fantastic!!!!!! You're so beautiful raw:) I hope I will be as pretty as you someday...

[Mialsse]

:eek: You are HOT!!!

Congrats, Starfire, you look absolutely incredible! What a transformation.

Go on with your bad self!!! :D

[Turbolift]

Absolutely amazing! You are incredible! Great job...!!!

[puffysmom]

Congratulations. U look stupendous. U sure r a help to the rest of us who r trying to eat right and healthy. I would never have guessed your age. Double WOWWWWWOOOOOOWWWWW. I have been slipping for a while now but this sure is giving me the incentive to get back into eating right again. thanks for posting this.

[tanishamarshall]

You look great, such an inspiration. Wow you ROCK!!!

[Cinnamon]

You look amazing!! Your transformation is such an inspiration, thank you for sharing your story and pictures with us! You are just beautiful in your before and after pictures, the raw glow just shines in your face in the after pictures though!

And... Happy, Happy Birthday!!

[Maiiven]

Wooza! You look Amazing. You are a complete inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm off to munch on some coconut oil:)

[ReneeH]

WOW!!! What an incredible inspiration you are!!! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!!! And, not just on the outside!!! You're really glowing, and that Wonderful!!!

[GoingtoRAW]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY..........HOT MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:) ;)

[aililiu]

starfire!!! lovely lady!!!!!!!
&your sweet heart seems to shine through :)

[Ginger]

OMG Woman you are STUNNING!!!

[paradiselove]

YOU GO GIRL, LOOKING GOOD!

PARADISELOVE,

[StarFire]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/lotusbloomsj6.gif Rawbies... thank you so much. Having RFT as my online support system is an amazing gift and I am so grateful for each of you! Many blessings to YOU... this has been an amazing journey ~ and the beauty of it is... I know it's just begun and I'm so excited to see where this path is leading!

There is a peace in my heart and joy in my spirit... this lifestyle has done this for me. (I do realize foods cannot be the end all of end alls... but...) when you work hard to grow spiritually, and heal old emotional wounds... and do all this amazing work and still there's that 'missing piece of the puzzle...' it can be frustrating.

For me that missing piece was responsibility for my vessel. Finally acknowledging I was killing myself with the foods, and the drinking, and the smoking.... that's why it was so hard for me to 'eat healthy' ~ I wasn't ready to stand up and say - okay - I realize I AM RESPONSIBLE - -NO ONE ELSE -- JUST ME. AND IF I DON'T MAKE THESE CHANGES FOR MYSELF - NO ONE CAN DO IT FOR ME... :cool:

Man was it hard making that decision - it meant my whole pattern was going to have to change :eek: !! For years I fought being responsible - like a rebellious child... thinking I had a 'RIGHT' to eat pizza and drink that beer and martinis... I had a 'RIGHT' to gorge myself on garlic bread... and pastas, hamburgers and fries... I AM AFTER ALL AN ADULT. hmmmm...:rolleyes: it was many years of misuse of this dear body before I hit bottom and had to stop and stare at myself and think... "okay - was it worth it??? Did it taste soooo good and feel soooo good that it was worth what you have done to yourself???"

finding that moment of self worth and realization opened the door, which lead me to Alissa Cohen and this forum...

taking that step by embracing the raw foods lifestyle changed my life.

I will be forever grateful for this blessing and for all of you rawbies.... your support is so precious to me...

thank you so very much...

[Veganforlife]

StarFire - what an amazing, amazing transformation! You were beautiful previously, but OMG! You have blossomed into the most beautiful bird of paradise I have ever seen. You are gorgeous! The true picture of health. And fast too. Your body is very forgiving. Must be all that hula and ocean and coconuts and good living/good loving!!!
I used to take spoonfuls of coconut oil (like a tablespoon - good golly) and it would make me nauseous. Today at lunch I did a half a teaspoon and it has not make my tummy feel funny at all. Maybe before the oil and the soy products/cooked foods were like poison when mixed. Thank you for this tip. I love the taste of coconut oil and realize how very important this is in one's diet.
But back to you - WHOA woman!!! Thank you for sharing your metamorphsis with all of us. I know your spirit is very soothing and comforting and a gentle soul as well. You are a true lotus flower getting prettier and prettier with each day! A true inspiration in this universe!!!
love you!!!!!!!!!!

[Beckla]

You exude beauty - internal and external. Way to go!!

[Godservant1]

I think you look great and from what I have gathered from others who have drastically changed their lifestyle and incorporated a mostly raw vegan diet, after a year or so you will regain eyesight that you have lost-getting rid of glasses, you will lose some of the wrinkles and grey hair will be replaced with normal haircolor. Not that I want to live on this sin ridden earth forever, but it's nice to be healthy and work for the Lord in a healthy body. So keep it up!

[GlimR]

Alrighty then.........had to just bask in your glow again for a minute Lady~:D

[codajess]

Wonderful!!

[Vegan Princess]

All I can say is DAMN girl!!! You had an amazing transformation after your 1 month, but you look fantastic now. You could be my sister - not my mom's age!! And thank you Starfire for not only being a shining example of what raw can do, but a tireless cheerleader/cop that inspires us all on a daily basis!! :D

Cindy

[Raw Angel Mom]

You look so great, so beautiful, healthy and happy.

Congratulations, you are doing so good! I have been raw for 4 months too. I did this to have more energy but i ended up loosing weight, which i don't mind, lol....

Thank you for sharing those pictures, you are a great inspiration.

[Raw Angel Mom]

Oh wow, i just read your last reply. You are not only transforming your body but you are claiming this beautiful goddess that you are. Thank you for sharing this powerful message, i really learned from this and this is so true how much in denial we can be sometime but when we are ready to take care of this beautiful body, only great thing can happen.

Congratulations again!

[kristi7mark]

You are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rubyred]

I might be late but:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/RubyReds_pics/Food%20Blog/LBA_50_1.gif

You look great!.. Those photos are an inspiration.

[okorolina40]

DANG Starfire --- you are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!! what an amazing transformation you have made -- as if the 30 days werent enough, wowowwww the coconut oil is making an amazing impact!!!! I have started taking it on Monday, and Im not sure if its that or the green smoothies, but i've lost 2 lbs!

[okorolina40]

I knew there was something awesome about you :) YAY LEOS! my bday is coming soon..

[Eilene]

Wow...you are beautiful & what a glow!!! Congratulations!!
You done good!

[BreakingFree]

Oh. My. Gosh.

Woah! You look fantastic, Starfire! You are such an inspiration and sooooo beautiful. Way to go and thank you so much for inspiring new rawbies like me!

Oh, and happy birthday!

[MelonManiac]

You look great! Congratulations :)

[LNdolls]

Gorgeous pics of a gorgeous woman in radiant health! Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

[Shanti]

Wow...that is AMAZING! You look absolutely incredible...the miracle of raw food! Can I ask you some questions?? Did you sprout all of your nuts?? And if so, how does one DO this..... I just can't find 12 hours to wait before I start making granola, just to soak my nuts!

Did you cut down on nuts or avocadoes? What did your fast look like?
You're an incredible inspiration...

[Antari]

You look wonderful and what an inspiration for all of us! God bless. xx

[VickyDee]

:eek: Oh my goodness! I just looked at your photos! You look soooo beautiful! Wow! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Alissa Cohen needs to put you on the cover of her next book or something! Stunning, that's all I can say.

[Linda1970]

Wow, StarFire,

You look so good! What a transformation! Thanks for sharing; it's so inspiring...

[GoingtoRAW]

Wow Starfire...you look AT LEAST 20 years younger!!! I am so inspired. :)

[StarFire]

:D
Can I ask you some questions?? Did you sprout all of your nuts?? And if so, how does one DO this..... I just can't find 12 hours to wait before I start making granola, just to soak my nuts!

Did you cut down on nuts or avocadoes? What did your fast look like?
You're an incredible inspiration...


Aloha Shanti... Yes I did sprout most of my nuts. My first 30 days I followed Alissas plan in her book - it was easy and the recipes are delicious. I had no clue what I was doing so having this all laid out (right down to the shopping list - lol!) sure made my transition easy! As far as having the time to sprout - well.. I live in the country - so I have to plan my trips to the hfs and grocery store. So I would plan a week ahead... first my menu... then - what I would eat what day... then... SHOP!! after that - it was just making sure that (again) I PLANNED my meals - okay - I'm having Calzone on this day so I need this much time for the prep and start soaking so many days or hours ahead... what ever I needed. It sounds like a lot - but really - you find a groove and a pattern.. you just sorta settle into a pace.

My first 30 days like I said - I just followed Alissas plan. I did not stress how much fats, or no fats, calories any of that. I was more concerned about learning to relax and enjoy my new lifestyle... and relax into un-learning 50 years of wrong eating habits and replacing those with wonderful VIBRANT HEALTHY FUN CHOICES!! I had a blast with it... I also ... and this is VERY IMPORTANT....

I ALSO DID NOT STRESS ABOUT HOW MUCH WEIGHT I WAS LOSING OR NOT LOSING. I DID NOT WEIGH MYSELF FOR THE ENTIRE 30 DAYS.

This was about life for me....choosing life, and leaving behind some very bad habits. OH YES I WANTED DESPERATELY TO LOSE WEIGHT... but ... I firmly believe --

WHAT YOU CONCENTRATE ON... WHERE THE ATTENTION GOES .... ENERGY FLOWS...

and i didnot want to 'feed the fat - or the stress about being unhealthy'. So my energy and attention went to --POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS ... and POSITIVE CHANGES AND BLESSINGS....

HOW I WAS FEELING .... WAS I DETOXING?? .... WAS I ENJOYING LESS BRAIN FOG... DID I HAVE MORE ENERGY... and ... HOW LOVELY - MY CLOTHES ARE FITTING BETTER.... NOT AS TIGHT.... AM I SLEEPING BETTER?

you get the picture!

when after 30 days I weighed myself - I was quite shocked at how much I had actually lost. And now -- granted - not everyone loses that much weight that quickly.

Let me explain something... I think it's very important that you know why I believe I lost so much weight so quickly...

my body had been so horribly mistreated for so many years. I was so puffy with toxins and poisons. I was drinking vodka everyday - LOTS OF IT... and if I couldn't get vodka - I'd drink whatever I could get my hands on. I was eating a very bad diet of pizzas and fatty deep fried foods and lots of pork... plus smoking cigarettes.

when I replaced all of that with vibrant nutritious foods - I think my body dumped a lot of stored toxins and poisons out of needing to SURVIVE. I was killing myself - very slowly...

so - I ate as many nuts as I wanted... and avocados...(still do!) The weight loss will come - I'm not going to be strict with myself and only allow myself this or that... this is about freedom for me ~ life... and if that means it takes a little longer for the weight to be released... then so be it... cuz by golly ~ I'm gunna enjoy this ride! I'm going to have FUN with this VIBRANT LIFESTYLE! Alissa's teachings have given me my life back!! Helped to open the door in the healing of my marriage... I am ALIVE SHANTI.... and that's a wonderful feeling... I have a gift now... and it is joy... ;)

I'm so sorry this is so long winded!! As everyone on this forum knows... don't ask star a question if dont' want to read a novel!! lol!! So -- sorry for this!!
okay - last question... the fast -- do a google search on the Master Cleanse - very easy to follow, delicious, very healing... although I did it for 21 days in January - and had planned on transitioning to raw/vegan DIE'it... instead I spiraled out and went right back to my vodka bottle and 2 large pepperoni pizzas.... it wasn't pretty. then I found Alissa and she said - Just do it... go 100% - try it for 30 days ... you'll be amazed at the benefits youll experience. and I thought - "I've got nothing to lose...and everything to gain"... and well... here I am!!

RAWK ON ! AND BLESSINGS ON YOUR JOURNEY...!!

and to all you rawbies... once again...thank you so much for all your support.. and to each of you.... blessings on your journeys too!!

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[kittykitty128]

Hello, I'm a total newbie to raw. But your story is completely inspiring. I was wondering if you could send me some of your daily menus. That might help me to ease into this a bit more. I'm trying to lose weight as well, I have about 20 stubborn, unwanted pounds to lose. I love all veggies and fruits, except okra (YUCK!), and I'd also like to know how you incorporate the coconut oil into your diet. Any additional advice would be great. Thanks!

[Juicyfruit]

Just wanted to say I can feel your energy through my computer! :p Your words are so inspiring! You look beautiful and you seem like a beautiful person on the inside as well. Wow!

[jenjen]

hi star fire! i must say, you really have an incredible amount of love to give...don't you? your every word is so full of love an encouragment, i think you are a very beautifull person. as i see now in your photos, you also have a very stunning body too.
i always enjoyed reading your kind comments. congratulations on your fabulous sucess in health!
j

[Gwennie]

Starfire you look absolutely beautiful and you are such an inspiration. I have been having a really tough time lately and this weekend I am planning on doing a juice fast to jump start. Reading what you have done and how you feel is very motivating. I look forward to saying the same as you in a few months time. I need to also remove alcohol from my lifestyle as you did - it sometimes seems so difficult but you have helped put it in perspective.
thank you - I don't post often but I do read this forum lots and I always wished you lived closer so I could come and visit - I am 54 years old and the months I was 95% raw I felt so much better - I am going for 100%
thanks Starfire

[Alba]

STAR!!!
You look absolutely incredible - seriously, you are SO SO SO beautiful - those eyes and your skin!? It's fabulous!
And what's with the body on that last shot?:eek:!? It's amazing! you don't look a day over 30:D
I'm so happy to be back here on RFT (although it's been I've had a GREAT Week away with my homegirls:p ) - so I can read your blog and see stuff like this!

Love love love alba

[StarFire]

I was wondering if you could send me some of your daily menus. That might help me to ease into this a bit more. I'm trying to lose weight as well, I have about 20 stubborn, unwanted pounds to lose. I love all veggies and fruits, except okra (YUCK!), and I'd also like to know how you incorporate the coconut oil into your diet. Any additional advice would be great. Thanks!


Aloha kittykitty... For my first 30 days I followed the plan in Alissas book. It is delicious, and very easy to follow for newbies! If you don't have Alissas book - I highly suggest getting both the book and the DVD. Those two tools were extremely important in the success of my transition!! If you scroll thru the previous pages (in this blog thread) I have a couple of responses and I talk about my daily foods and eating the coconut oil! If you need any additional help or info - you can always email me thru my profile!
blessings on your journey!


Many Mahalos to all of you for your kindness http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/za_thanx1.gif
.... blessings to each of you on your journeys.... It is an amazing ride!! :D

and ... Alba... we've missed you girrl... WElcome home!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/tha857f08c.gif

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[KissyKate]

What an inspiration you are Starfire!! You look fabulous! Happy Birthday!!!

[Lindazkewl]

In the photo where you were like "yuk" to your "lines" you are beautiful! Your eyes are clear, those "lines" represent having lived and learned. And learned you have ~ thank you for sharing - I love reading all that you have to share.

[Judy]

Oh, I sooo love befores and afters!
It's very inspirational to see transformations like this, you look like a whole other person!

[luckitri]

bump for the beautiful inspiration!

[StarFire]

Thank you thank you everyone... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/smiley_loveshower.gif ... I am so blessed and grateful to have found this lifestyle and all of you!! Many mahalos for your kind words!!

luckitri!! Been missing you!! where have you been? When I first came to RFT... you constantly gave me words of advice and I looved reading your blogs! so good to have you checking in on us!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/hug-1.gif

[luckitri]

Thank you for the welcome Starfire!

[Pennypower]

Holy Moly you look soohohohohohoo good. I love that side shot where your waist is so small. I've had a similar experience in my first 4 months raw. I've lost 40lbs or so.
Keep on going you are such and inspiration on this Forum to me. I can't wait to see your continual progress. I'm sure lots of people are saying things to you like " I didn't even recognize you". Don't you just love that. I do.
Now people take me VERY seriously when I tell them HOW I DID it. It's no longer HOW I'm GOING to do it. Nobody cares until you've done it (whether that be weight loss or some other accomplishment on raw, because I realize not everyone loses this much weight...but there is always MUCH to be gained from the raw life regardless). Now you've DONE IT! So preach girl!:D :D :D

[Tinacampy]

I've been gone for a while - Starfire- I haven't been on this site since early June and may I say - you look so beautiful!

Congratulations on finding your authentic body! :) Way to go!

[ChaiLife]

Starfire, Sending you BIG (((((HUGS))))) today. Smile, you are beautiful and live in a beautiful place. I miss you cheerful comments. Hope you are doing well today.

Kelly

[verseaurainbows]

Youre beautiful!

[ccrider]

Starfire - are you still taking the cocnut oil? How much do you take a day and have you noticed any further affects?

[Veganforlife]

bumping for the newbies

[lil fairy z girl]

wow you look fabulous. you do not look anything like your age

best wishes
sal
~*~*~*

[ciarac]

Dang lady!
You look stunning!

Seriously, if nothing else were to inspire me to go raw, your photo would.
The Absolute Essence of Beauty!

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Star, Just awesome..What a fantastic transformation. You look breathtaking!

RJL:)

[River Mom]

Well you are a model, and the coconut oil company should be paying you cuz i want to buy some yet tonight.

What kind and can I order your kind on line.

Also I read your blog but do not see anything about bella what is that?

How amazing you lost all that weight so fast..you must be spinning. You look like the daughter of the woman in the first photo. I turn 51 In February and I want to look that good. I have weighed 140-144 for years and I just want to loose that last 10 lbs and keep it off. You are my inspiration and tonight I think I can do it.
Thanks for the infor on the oil.

River Mom

[spicyfull]

RAWMAZING.......

[cinnamon panda]

:D you look sooooo beautiful and happy.

congrats!

[ShelShel]

Oh, My Gosh, you are gorgeous! What a beauty! :) Congrats and thank you for sharing the pics. When I actually reach goal...I will have to post some pics...what great motivation! Thanks for sharing. How fun!:D

[rainwolf]

I am dredging this from the thread cemetary for a couple of reasons..

First I want to say- StarFire!! You are such a goddess! You have the most beautiful aura I have seen in a while, just in your pictures I see such life in you! (That raw glow?) You mentioned that you are alive- that is a gift that once you have it, you can also give it-- through your words, your kind acts, your posting to newbies like myself :) I bet you have changed more lives than you can even dream of counting!

My second reason for bumping this up is that I found this to be such an inspiring thread I wanted others new folks to see it as well. I was just searching for coconut oil benefits and stumbled upon this post and have sat here in awe reading about your transformation. If this does not cement someones decision to change their lifestyle, few things will!

Thank you for being so open and giving to all the questions we have- I have copied some of your responses to aid me in my own daily changes.

Congratulations to you girl- I want to be like you when I grow up! :)

[gritsnla]

Embrace all that you are!! You are lovely!
Grits

[shashibala]

Thanks for bumping this one up! Starfire is RAWSOME!!!!!!!

[carolg]

Starfire,
Thanks for sharing. Your pictures are unbelievable.

You are a "RAWKING" star. You are beautiful and gorgeous.

Congrats to a "new" life and YOU!

I imagine your husband is thinking he has just found a "new bride. "

carolg

[Hygeia]

Yes, this is so inspiring and Starfire you ARE a Goddess!

You welcomed me here like nobody else and you're super sweet and helpful. If I have half the success you have had here then I'll be a happy girl.

[RawSinger]

Wow, that's amazing. I hope I look as beautiful as you do when I'm 41. Age is absolutely nothing but a number when you're raw.

Be well,

Francesca

[trugoddess]

Happy Birthday Star! Gurl you are sooooooooooo fine & fabulous:) Keep rawkin that sexy body and awesome smile. You inspire us!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Starfire - are you still taking the cocnut oil? How much do you take a day and have you noticed any further affects?


good questions... are ya?

you look so beautiful star... any more updated pics for us?

[Zuri]

Girl, no worries. You have beautiful skin in that last facial pic and a glow as well. :) Congrats!

[Barbie2]

Happy Birthday Starfire!


Wow you are beautiful!

[RawPaw]

StarFire is one hot mama! :D I wish I never gave up going raw, but then again...I didn't know the correct way to until recently.

[StarFire]

Thanks RawPaw!!! how sweet of you to say so!!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/blush_mini.gif !!

Mahalo for your kindness! .... and by the way... it really is wonderful to see you posting again!!! RAWk on!!

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[StarFire]

good questions... are ya?

you look so beautiful star... any more updated pics for us?


thank you Aleesha... and Zuri and Barbie!!! sorry -- I didn't see that this was still circulating till today!!

as far as the coconut oil -- yes I am still taking it... my skin loves it as does my body! I only take about 1/2 teaspoon a day though --- but I also oil pull with it twice a day -- so I may be absorbing some coconut oil thru that.

thank you everyone for your sweet words!!

and yes --- as soon as I my husband can get a few moments... we will be taking some updated photos which I will be posting! Although there hasn't really been much change... I just look older! ahahhaha!!!

mahalo!!!

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[RawSweetie]

Starfire, you look beautiful in these photos. Wow. :)

[brydee]

Wow starfire!!! i cant believe the change in the first 30 days! you look amazing!no were near 51!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

How much coconut oil do you take a day?

[StarFire]

Thank you RawSweetie and brydee ... I appreciate your kind words! ;)

and brydee... I usually take about 1/2 teaspoon right out of the jar and pop it into my mouth as I'm leaving for work. I let it melt slowly in my mouth and I've learned to really enjoy the taste.

Occassionally - I will have 1/2 to 1/4 teaspoon in the evening before bed -- but not very often... and only when I get the urge. I think it's my body telling me it needs it.

But I do take it faithfully every morning! :D

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[Vivafree2]

Beautiful you Star! Happy Birthday, happy new you! You look great ! Excellent job!

[FreshFreckledFace]

Starfire! You look amazing! Thank you for sharing your pictures. You are truly beautiful. (I see why that woman in the store wanted to beat you up! :D ) What does Oprah say? Fabulous at fifty! You inspire me, as you do so many.

I'm so glad to hear that it was not cancer of the spine. What wonderful, wonderful news!!!! Rawk on.

Thanks for being so supportive of me as I've begun my journey.

[tvillemom]

Oh YEAH!!!!! NOW I KNOW WHY THAT TOURIST ATTACKED YOU BACK IN THE FALL!!!;) I KNOW HER HUBBY WAS PROBABLY DROOLING:p

[spiralgirl]

StarFire,

You are so pretty. I was blown away after the 30 days raw photo as there is a real change there. Now your face just glows and I didn't notice wrinkles because you look so good. Way to go. :D

[Zaphirah]

holy maca-noli woman! Could you be any more stunning??????? Does the sea quiet when you step out onto the beach???? And a brain that surpasses all that beauty. Woman-you are a triple threat-beautiful, brilliant, benevolent!

[StarFire]

oh my goodness... you guyz.... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/blush-2.gif ... thank you alll sooo much ... ya'll are soo funny!!! Very sweet -- but funny!!!

thank you and no .. the sea does not quiet down -- just the opposite LOL!!! the wave reaches up and slaps me down!! hehehheheee!!!!

actually ... and no one throw any tomatoes but... I don't own a bathing suit! (NO I DON'T GO SWIMMING NAKED EITHER!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/laugh.gif AHAHHAHAA!!! When I got so heavy - my suit didn't fit anymore and now I can't find it. I dunno if I just threw it out one day -- thinking I'd never wear a bathing suit again or what... but I'm thinking I may buy one this summer....

I know -- very bad considering I live in Hawaii.... and never go to the beach! :eek:

makes my hubby crazy! :D

[toncathoody]

WOW! Starfire, you look awesome! What an inspiration!
You are absolutely glowing and beautiful.

[Curleedst]

Love the photos!

[violetsareblack]

How's this: I love to show my very SAD husband photos of Raw people and ask him how old he thinks they are, and he guessed you were in your "late twenties". ;)

You look great!

[ciarac]

Excuse me missy but I'm 25 and I think I've got the same amount of wrinkles as you! So, no complaining!

[jacsam]

Incredible.....raw has really been great to you.

[StarFire]

oh.. my goodness.... you guyz.... thank you all so very much.... ya'll are so sweet.... http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/stampincanada/Occassionals/Smileys%20and%20Stuff/Kissin.gif


this LIFEstyle has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. I was on a very sad spiral downward.... and if God hadn't led me here to Alissa and this forum when He did -- gosh -- I don't even want to think where I would be right now. Thank you all so very much for all of your support. Your comments are so encouraging to me!

warm Mahalos to all of you!!

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[rawnow]

Stunner!!:D And your light really shines through! Its inspiration,Thank you.

[discoqueen]

You are BEAUTIFUL and have the body of a 20 year old! Hope I age like you. :o

[Amarynth]

WOW!! You look fantastic!!!!!! Yay to RAW foods and YAY to YOU!!!!!!!!

[GlimR]

How beautiful you are my friend...love you~

[Shels]

Somehow, today is the first time I saw this thread, and WOW. :eek: You look literally unbelievable. Totally amazing! (Better than most 30-year-olds nowadays). And I didn't see any wrinkles in your wrinkles photo, lol.
If that's aging, bring it on! :D

[Bethanie]

:)you are an inspiration.
Beth

[reina80]

You look amazing!!!

[Juniper44]

Wow, I missed this thread also. Girl, YOU ARE HOT! I told my fiancee that you can look good at any age and not need a Hollywood personal trainer ! You just have to do it! Kudos!

[Pop Tart]

You look very much like the actress Diane Lane......beautiful! Congratulations. You're an inspiration!